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Is being a teenager harder or is being an adult harder? And why? I believe it is harder being a teenager because your life is the result of other people's choices and values. As an adult you really do not have to let anyone in your life whose choices and values do not conform to your own. You have a choice. You may have to be around them from time to time but you do not have to associate with them.

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If marijuana were legalized where you live, would you smoke it? Or administer it in any other way? I see your point and don't disagree really. But drug screening is a fact and someone has to decide what is worth more to them. Frankly if I really wanted to smoke marijuana I would just be an entrepreneur. If you are self employed no need to worry about drug testing as long as your business associates don't care.

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Take your choice. Would you rather live in a Communist country, a Socialist one, or a capitalist democracy? Why? A capitalist democracy because I can save up as much money as I can and invest it until I can live off the proceeds of my investments.

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What is the fundamental flaw in human nature? Pride - or greed? Indifference.

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Do you think an important part of growing up and being a teenager is experimenting with drugs and going 'off the rails' a bit? I tried putting this in comments twice and it would not take it. So I will put it in the answers. The important thing to remember about experimenting with illegal drugs is that it makes you a criminal in the eyes of the law. Whether it should be illegal is not worth discussing as we need to deal with realities and not what " should be". In order to get the illegal drugs you will have...

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The U.S.Pentagon says that it's the parent's fault that the youth are not wanting to enlist in the military. Is that true? Probably. Nobody wants their child to die in a stupid war. The war against terrorism will be won by getting and acting upon good intellegence. Not in a pointless war. Of course if he wanted to join the Air Force or Navy that wouldn't be so bad although I admit I never would have joined anything but was drafted back in 72. Thank God people have a choice now.

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Do you think an important part of growing up and being a teenager is experimenting with drugs and going 'off the rails' a bit? No. I never did drugs of any kind when I was a teenager. Nor did I associate with anyone who did. There are plenty of other ways to "experiment" if one wants to. Such as getting a summer job in a National park or traveling throughtout Europe if one wants in some summer, by saving up the money spent on drugs and other useless things during the school year.

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What is it about humans that has caused them to be set apart from other animals and become civilized? We became civilized because it provided a better quality of life for all of us. By me respecting your right to life and property and the security of your person and your mates, you provide the same to me. Otherwise it would just be a matter of each person taking by brute force what he wanted. I respect your rights because I want mine respected in return. For most people it works. For the rest...

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May I have 50 positive points? It really doesn't matter anymore since they raised the number to get to another level. I need 1800 points to get from where I am at 26 to 27 still and no telling how many to 30. Rather pointless anymore. But here's some anyway.

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I answer Answerbag questions truthfully. What percentage of people on here are truthful, in your opinion? I think most people give their subjective opinion which to them is the truth.

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Where can I find a picture of the fictional animal called a snipe? Go to Google search. Click on "images". Type in Snipe and hit enter. EDIT: Don't use the link answerbag put on here. It goes to some kind of shopping search nonsense. Just go to www.google.com.

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If you could be in any branch of the military,what branch would it be? The Air Force. Good food. Two men to a room air conditioned dorms. You ride or fly everywhere. And very little chance of being killed in some stupid war.

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Will the anglo american world power give the UN it's power? No.

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Are you rich? Poor? Neither?(don't know, in between, or can't rerally explain) People tell me I am. But more importantly I am debt free. I know many "rich" people who cannot say that.

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Did you avoid buying gasoline on May 15th? Or did you just not need to fill up? Actually I was busy and forgot all about it.

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If someone accidentally forwarded you "risque" pictures of themselves, would you do the right thing and delete the e-mail, or would you keep it? I would delete them.

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Do you think praying for someone actually helps them? Yes.

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Whats the worst news you have ever gotten? That I was drafted.

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Should Wicca be taught in the public school system? Why or why not? No. I don't believe that my tax money should be used to teach another religion as I expect that they would object to their tax money being used to teach their children my religion. Their religion can be taught at their own expense if they have someone who wants to learn it. I never have had or do not now have any interest in Wicca. Why should I be forced to learn about it. Or my children.

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Why do some people have the capacity to soar to unlimited heights while others remain stagnant? They work at it. While the others eat, drink, sleep, and watch TV.

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Why are all water wells round and never square? Because circle is basically two arches supporting each other. The weight of the surrounding rock that pushes against the sides is transferred back into the rock.

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If you could ban one thing or practice from this planet forever (not a person or living thing) what would it be? That a leader of a country could take that country to war without his children personally having to fight in that war.

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Imagine humans become extinct - but the rest of the planet survives. Which animal would you expect to be most successful in being the "dominant" species and why? In North America at least the it was the bears before White men came. So I would figure they would come back. Of course the buffalo were the most numerous.

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If you could have only one food for the rest of your life (assuming that this strange situation would not affect your health), which food would you choose? Pizza!!!!!!!!

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What has been the single most thing you have shown the most determination at doing? Getting totally out of debt and staying totally out of debt. It takes constant never ending discipline and vigilance.

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Hypothetically speaking, what's more important for a news agency to report in Iraq, a US airstrike that killed close to forty or fifty people, or the success of the Iraqi Football Team in entering FIFA? They can report about whatever they want. The American people are tired of hearing about anything to do with Iraq. Unless it's that we are leaving.

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Do you feel that you are in hell now? No.

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How do you turn off negative self talk in your head? I get busy working on a task at hand or finding the solution to a problem. It is impossible to think of two things at once. If you are focused on the solution there is no room for negative self talk.

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I see homeless people with dogs all the time, the dogs never look healthy, why would they get an animal when they cant afford to take care of themselves? The dog is probably happier than most "well fed" dogs. He can roam relatively freely and is not fenced in or tied up or caged in a house all the time. I'd rather roam free and get run over eventually than spend my life tied up all the time. As a dog or a man.

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How old are you? Im 56 because I haven't died.

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Bed-Making: Is it not one of the most futile exercises in contemporary Western civilization? No. It makes your room look neater.

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Do you think it's ok to accept a drink of someone at a bar if you're seeing someone? Unless someone is married then they are not married. I don't see buying someone a drink as anything more than getting a chance to have fun with someone. If I wanted to drink alone I could have stayed home. A boyfriend is just a boyfriend, nothing more than that. Until she has that ring on her finger she is free to do as she chooses. If he is that insecure he isn't worth having anyway.

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Does it frighten you that 30% of the men running for the Republican nomination for president don't believe in evolution? No.

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If we produce enough food to feed everyone in the world, why don't we? Indifference.

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Would you consider adopting a child from a foreign country? Why or Why not? No. There are enough children in America itself who are in need of a better life. If that was my intention I don't consider that there is any need to go to another country to find a child in desperate need.

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If you could do anything you wanted to do today, what would it be? I did what I wanted to do today. I took a walk by the lake and watched the sunset taking lots of pictures with my digital camera.

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I want to travel so bad, but finances are limiting. Any advice (besides "save up")? Get a job on a cruise ship or at a national park. Basically decide where you want to go and get a job there. Or get a job with a firm that has branches all over. Get a transferable skill. One that you can work anywhere. Ton's of books on this subject at the library.

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Would you believe an attempt at being friends by someone who royally screwed you over to be genuine? Or just looking to do the same thing ... again? Actually probably neither. Merely an effort to keep things relatively tension free. And maintain a working relationship for whatever reason. Perhaps it would be in your best interest to do the same. But don't let yourself be used again.

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Would you marry someone you felt to be far intellectually superior to yourself? No. I would have to be intellectually superior. The trait I would most need in another would be the ability to meet people socially. I tend to be standoffish socially. I lived with a woman once for 7 years and she always knew everyone and all about them. I loved to turn off the TV and lisen to her tell interesting stories and things that I never noticed in others. I took care of all the...

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I have a friend and she is acting like shes mad at me all the time.what do i do? Ask her why she is acting like she is mad at you all the time.

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How many pregnant teens do you know? None.

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Can you eat the skin of a kiwi fruit? Yes. I just wash it as I would any other fruit and eat it same as I would an apple or a pear.

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What stereotype about men angers you the most? What stereotype about women angers you the most? Why? That all men want is sex. If that were the case we would just all go to prostitutes.

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What is a good quote or saying that you think you at least try to life your life by? Why? What goes around comes around. Because it does.

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When your scared, how do you react? Focus completly on gathering the information I need to deal with the problem and implementing the solution. This leaves no time to be afraid.

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What is the highest point on earth that you have been? Pikes Peak in Colorado.

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Which is the smallest country in the world? Having spent time from weeks to years in different countries I would have to say Paris would be the best place to live. The cultural and recreational assets of France are endless. I am American and love America but the people here are too obsessed with money and property. I love Greece also. Ireland and England rain too much. Denver is great as far as outside activities but culturally limited....

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What would you take from your house if it was on fire and you could only take one thing? Actually had this happen. Took my laptop and strongbox. And of course my cell phone to call the fire department.

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How did you "Pop" the question? I never did. I have had a couple who tried to talk me into it.

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What is one thing you would travel a long distance to get? An excellent Chicago style deep dish pizza. I used to drive all the way across Houston and back about 40 miles each way to a pizza place called "Fuzzy's". Great pizza. George Bush Sr. eats there. Also I used to drive from extreme Southwest Houston to North of Humble, easily over 50 miles each way to visit a girlfriend. So I guess I will go farther for love than food. Or used to?!

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Do you think there is a serious lack of personal responsibility in our society? I think there is a serious shirking of personal responsibility when people are young but after they pass the age of 18 or so they find out that boat won't float anymore. Other people, judges, courts, lawyers, and police inform them quick enough that they are responsible for the results of their actions. And as far as lack of financial responsibility they quickly find out what happens when...

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Would you rather know everything there is to know on just one subject, or know just a little about a lot of different things? I have found it better to find where my best abilities lie and focus there. Better a knowlegeable person about art than a mediocre mechanic.

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If there wasn't the incentive of +5 points, would you still report duplicate questions and spam answers? No. I don't really see it as relevent that a question was asked 6 weeks or months ago. It gives newer arrivals a chance for their answers to be read. What point is there in answering a question that already has 89 answers or so as since your answer has 0 points it will go to the bottom and never be read. Frankly I don't see how it would be possible to ask a question that hasn't...

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What sound can you not bear to hear? A constantly barking dog.

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I'm applying for a weekend waitresses job. Having never been employed before, what can I say to increase my chances of getting the job? Point out that you have reliable transportation and can be depended upon to show up for work. I might add if you want to make better tips, Smile.

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Your in a car and you see a homeless person standing by the road with a sign asking for help. What do you do? Ignore him.

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Did man really go to the moon? I am sure someone made a great deal of money writing a book etc. saying it didn't happen. Some people will say anything if it will make them money or get attention. I have seen books written and published on the most ludicrous of notions.

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What do you think is the best self-help book that ISN'T (marketed as) a self-help book? Emersons Essays. Particularly "Compensation".

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Do you consider yourself more intelligent than the average person? I don't know if I am more intelligent than the average person. But I am certainly more disciplined. And able to observe the stupid things other people do and avoid doing them.

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What do you like which most other people dislike Being alone most of the time.

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What do you think of the Ku Klux Klan? Can't say I think about them at all.

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Should the kkk be illegal? No. I think what should happen to them is pretty much what is happening. They are laughed at and ignored.

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Is it okay to blow your nose in front of people (for instance in their living room or at a restaurant)? Should you leave the room and do this in private? I think it is OK in the living room with family or friends etc. While I don't think it is good in a restaurant etc., I don't think it is any more rude than someone constantly interrupting the conversation by answering their cell phone.

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Do people with an "easy" life ever wish they could experience hardship and the personal growth the comes with it? I had enough financial hardship when I was younger and honestly cannot see it as anything else than a drain and adding an unneccesary burden to my life. Instead of being able to devote myself full time to my learning and living I had to work at unfulfilling and demeaning jobs just for money. There was nothing uplifting about it. Also I was drafted and had to perform years of involuntary...

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What's the first thing you think of in the morning? Putting the kettle on for tea.

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If you're on a plane, seated to a pleasant but talkative seatmate, but you have a book that you've wanted to read for a long time, what do you do? Engage in polite conversation or let the person know that he/she is being intrusive? I would enjoy the conversation. I could read the book later. I might learn something from him/her. Never know when that little bit of extra knowledge might come in handy.

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Do you think Jesus death could have been avoided? and why? Yes. He could have stopped teaching and returned to his home and went back to being a carpenter. But then he would have been totally forgotten. Even the people who are remembered from that time in Judea are only remembered because of him.

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What comes to mind when I say Russia Snow.

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What line wont you cross? Allowing myself to get into debt again. I have been debt free since 1988 and will never go there again!

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Do you believe it is a sacrifice to have children or do you believe it is a privilege? I suppose if someone is one of those people who worries about their "biological survival" it would be worth it. But frankly having never had any myself and being 56 now and having a chance to observe just how ungrateful and unhelpful they usually are when they grow up I am glad I never wasted my life with it. They only come around when they need money or free rent or babysitting. And...

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Have you ever been so mad that you wanted to hit your parents growing up? Did you? No. I have never,ever thought of hitting someone I loved.

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Do you choose friends who are smarter than you are? The people I associate with are not smarter than me but more skilled or gifted if you wish in an area in which I am not so strong. So we help each other in our areas of expertise. I know two PhD’s and numerous people with master’s degrees but even if they know their area of expertise I don't consider them as smarter than me. I personally consider a smart person as one who gets...

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Is America obsessed by religion? No. In America it's always about money.

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If only Noah's family survived a global flood, where did the other races of people come from? Suspending any disbelief some may have about Noah and the flood let us consider. Noah and those he had with him came out of the ark and spread out upon the earth. As they settled into different latitudes the different climates changed them. Those in sunny latitudes developed darker pigmentation to protect them from the sun. Those in colder latitudes retained more fat in order to insulate them...

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Do you give a ****? Yes.

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Is there a way we can really create a colony on the moon? Beyond doubt it can be done. The question is would it be worth the cost. Unless some reason why it would be militarily useful to have a base there is found it will not be done. It would probably be more useful to do space research in the zero gravity of a space station.

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What's the true solution to the problems in the middle east? Not all problems have a solution. As long as America supports Israel and/or seeks oil from the Middle East it will have this problem.

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Do you believe in evolution? Or do you believe God made the earth? Which one is more believable? Big Bang Theory or God creating man out of dust? I really don't see any conflict. The world was created through evoloution and at a specific point man was created in God's image and put here. Even the bible says that the Garden of Eden was made before man was. I see no conflict with the two views. They fold neatly togather. Every attempt to trace man back through evoloution comes to "the missing link". Perhaps because...

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What Caused vietnam war? During World War II the Japanese conquered French Indochina as Vietnam was called at the time. After the defeat of Japan the French tried to reimpose French rule but the people of Indochina now no longer would accept rule by a foreign power. So the French tried to reimpose their rule but were defeated by the Vietnamese and so in the peace negotiations Vietnam was divided into a Communist North...

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What are some acceptable alternatives to toilet paper? Back in the 50's when I grew up some people used newspaper in outhouses when they ran out of toilet paper. If they had a flush toilet they put the used newspaper in the trash can instead of the toilet as it would clog up a flush toilet.

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When was the last time you took revenge on something or someone, and what did you do? I don't ever take revenge. I just don't do anything to help someone in any way that has not treated me right. Yesterday it was obvious to me that one of my neighbors needed help unloading her truck and I ignored her and relaxed in my house. Every time I have tried to be friendly to her as a neighbor she has acted as if she was scared to death I was going to ask her out or something,...

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If you subscribe to the saying, "what goes around comes around", what do you expect to come around for you? I do subscribe to that saying and find it a true one. Those that I do good things for do good things for me in return and those I ignore in turn ignore me. A very good arrangement!

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What themes in stand-up comedy are starting to get old and tired? The whole "Gay" thing.

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What would you do if you only had a dollar? Hold on to it. The difference between having very little money and no money at all is substantial.

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Are you prepared for the future? As much as I can be. There will always be things that happen that cannot be forseen. I have seen to it that I will have a secure income and health care. As well as making sure I remain debt free. I will be retiring in 3 years and 8 months and am planning on having a new truck and RV to replace the ones I have now at that time. Also I am researching RV parks in different locations for different...

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What were you doing on 9/11 when you found out the WTC had been hit? I was sleeping and my brother called and woke me up to tell me. Can't say I saw any reason why I couldn't have waited till I woke up to find out.

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I have an ongoing feeling (that has lasted the last 2 years) that i am going to die soon, like a paranoia, i had a dream that i died also. What should i do? What does this mean? Quit worrying about it and go about your business. I always thought I wouldn't make it to 30 and here I am 56 and going strong.

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Why are male students (and not female) the one's that go on violent rampages? Are we failing our male students? I don't really believe we are failing our male students. They have minds and are supposed to be capable of thinking with them. Boys are more prone to express themselves through physical force than girls are. I think what makes such expressions so deadly is the outdated ready availability of weapons to anyone. Anyone, no matter how dysfunctional can get guns in America.

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Do you like sushi or calamari better? If Calamari is prepared properly it is delicious. I had lots of great Calamari while I was in Greece, but can't say I have had any here that was very good.

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Which president proclaimed that the western hemishere was closed to further european enterference? Please I have to know! President Monroe. In the Monroe Doctrine.

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Tell me something unique, historic, random, good and bad about your home state. Texas - Unique -It was an independent country before it became a state. Good - The homestead exemption. Bad - The humidity

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As Christians how can we condon the suffering caused throughout history for God's cause, ie. the inquisition. We don't condone it. We just need to accept the realization that every organization of men whether it is a religion, a government, or anything else that has survived long enough has committed wrongdoings that others can point to if it is on their agenda to do so. One thing is for certain though. No one alive today is responsible for things that occurred hundreds of years ago.

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Steven Weinberg once said "With or without it, you'd have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, it takes religion" Do you agree? No.

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Have you ever been stabbed in the back Yes, but it was a poor decision on their part. For a short term gain he gave up any good that I might have done for him over a lifetime. I never waste a second "getting even". I just have no use for that person from that moment forward.

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The church was half empty today and the market was heaving,thats a sad statement dont you think? Perhaps. But I am sure the church was built to accommodate a maximum number of people on a religious holiday such as Christmas, or Easter, or at a wedding. So it would not be full on a regular church day.

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When they caught up with Private Ryan in 'Saving Private Ryan' he wanted to stay and fight. What would you have done? I often wonder when I see movies these days if anyone who does them has ever actually been in the military. I don't know about now but when I was in you followed orders. It wasn't a matter up to discussion or your approval. It doesn't matter what he wanted or what the Captain wanted. They both had their orders. The orders came from General Marshall himself. I would have obeyed...

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Would you have an one night stand? No. With all the diseases going around these days I want to know who I am with. Not worth the risk.

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What's your favorite state and country? Colorado, USA. Lots of things to do all year round. Low humidity in summer.

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If you were to die in a matter of 3 hours what would be the last things you would do? Make out and send an email to my sister and let her know where the money is and what the passwords were so she could get it. Also where the documents were that had my life insurance policies, will etc. Then probably go out to the dam on the lake and watch the sunset and think about how good life has been.

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What is the best advice you would have given to your past self if you could have? Listen more, talk less Save more, spend less Risk more, worry less Know that you were put here to succeed.

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What is it called when you are not suicidal, do not want to die, but do not want to go on because everything has become so painful? When you want to stop and hide until its over? I think everyone feels this way sometime. Overwhelmed by it all. Just want to stop and get away from everything.

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Do you think that Mel Gibson and Michael Richards have actually benefitted from all the free publicity they have received lately? After, any publicity is good. I think if he makes money for other people they will use him. Simple as that. However I believe that Mayan movie didn't do very well. That will hurt him more than any drunken remarks he made. Not all publicity is good. How many movies has OJ been in lately. But the fact of the matter is if OJ could make movies that would make money they would use him.

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I was at my doctor’s office and he had a sign that said the 5 worst words in the dictionary are “Maybe it will go away” Do you agree or disagree or do you have 5 worse ones? I don't have any insurance.

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Which of the following three, if you were to pick "one", would you say is the worst, and why? 1.) Religious Bigotry 2.) Racism 3.) Sexism Except on Answerbag and the Kennedy election I can't say I have ever seen any religious bigotry. Everyone I know considers a persons religion as his own business. I have seen sexism from both sides but can't say it has been as pernicious as racism. I have literally seen people die because of racism.

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Whats the best day of your life? When I got my Honorable discharge and my life was mine again.

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What is your happiest memory? When I realized that I actually was going to survive the Vietnam war. Never thought I would. Second happiest when I had my Honorable Discharge and was heading home. My life was mine again to do with as I wished.

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What do you think about 'time'? Is it a concept that you live by 'having to be on time' or is it relative? I find it annoying as they are wasting "my time" by being tardy. Time which I could have invested more constructivly than waiting on them. Although I usually do have my "project" bag with me for taking advantage of "wait time". Even in the line at the grocery store. If it is a business situation I consider it as someone having a time management problem and wonder...

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What do you think when you see animal mounts on someones wall? That it is a shame that such a magnificent animial had to die just because he wanted the thrill of killing it. Hunting is Darwinism in reverse. The fittest are killed off leaving the lesser stock to reproduce. Such a shame.

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Do you fear more for yourself or for others? For others. I can take care of myself but so many of the young girls today seem determined to hook up with the biggest loser they can find.

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What do you do to quickly put yourself in a sucessful frame of mind? Listen to Audio books obtaine free from the library.

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If you went bankrupt and had all your belongings taken from you but $100.00 dollars what would you buy? Actually if you did your financial planning correctly most of your assets would be exempt or not actually in your name. So although you only show to have $100 you would be as well of as before. Actually better off.

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Who (besides yourself) have you told your biggest secret to? No one but God and I wouldn't let him know if I could keep from it.

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How do you teach yourself to take things for granted? I'm sure you already do. For example most people in America at least take it for granted that they will always have food to eat.

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If you went bankrupt and had all your belongings taken from you but $100.00 dollars what would you buy? As a matter of fact being in that situation 30 years ago I invested $20 of it and bought a book called " The International Dictionary of Thoughts". It contained the great thoughts of the great men and women of the past. One of the best investments I ever made. It is on my bookshelf behind me still. I saved another $20, then filled up my car with gas and stuck back another $20 for gas...

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Does all good answers come from experienced middle aged people, or can they also come from teenagers and young people? I think intelligent answers can come from anyone but at the same time as most teenagers get their subjective opinions from other teenagers and the media they don't realize how distorted a view of the world they have. They are still young enough to believe that somehow they are "special" and that they can do the same stupid things others do and not suffer the consequences. Also as...

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How much do you trust people and organizations responsible for investing your money? Not at all. I figure they will advise me to invest in what will make THEM the most money. Besides if they are so good at investing why are they still working for a living.

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What's the dumbest thing you have done while intoxicated? I don't remember. I'm sure it was while I was in the military and thought I was going to die anyway so it didn't matter. "What were they going to do? Send me to Vietnam."

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How do you class a guy that has intercourse with 8 females by the age of 20? Can he be loved? Only 8? You are talking sex and not " in love". Big difference there. Anyone who has not had sex with more women than that did not get around much. Get real. What is important is if he was doing it while he was "with someone" or while not in a relationship. I personally avoided any "serious" relationship when I was younger because I did not want to get married. Too...

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If you could change, one thing in this world, we live in, what would it be and why? That world leaders could not initiate a war without their own children having to take part personally in the fighting.

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You discover your child is racist. How do you deal with it? I would tell him he needs to get rid of that attitude or at some time in the future he will "slip up" and it could cost him a friend, a promotion, or even a career. I have known people who have lost promotions and even their jobs because of a careless racist remark.

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Should I put the tea kettle on? No thanks. I have it on already. Should be through brewing in about a minute.

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What is something you wish you could do, but can't? I would like to have learned Spanish as a second language. When I was growing up in Texas I had the chance to learn Spanish but it was "looked down upon" and so I did not do so. I even had friends that were expelled from school for 3 days for speaking Spanish in the school hallway. It was a mistake for me not to learn Spanish as a second language as many times since it would have been...

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Can slavery ever be justified? No. It always was a way for the rich to get labor at the least possible cost. Since most slaves were prisoners of war at first they were the victims of the conquering country which was exploiting the conquered territory. In ancient times in order to clear territory for resettlement the conquered people were used as a labor pool in order to get some use out of them. The alternative (killing...

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What's your self esteem like? On a scale of 1-10 about 9.6.

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What is the most pain you've ever been in? When I was stung by a scorpion in Texas as a kid.

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Have you ever had a near-fatal accident? Yes. Ive been in two car wrecks that totalled the cars and in a train wreck. I'm a survivor from way back.

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When your wife/girlfriend says not to get her anything for her birthday, do you get her something anyway? Of Course. Frankly I always bring gifts when I visit someone whether girlfriend, family or just friend. It shows you are thinking of them when they are not around.

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How do I know that Jesus and God are real? Yes.

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Have you ever thought of robbing a store? NO. If I were to become a thief I would be smart about it and become a lawyer or politician. Go where the real money is.

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If there are 200billion or so stars in our galaxy, how likely is there that at least one of them apart from our sun could support life? 99.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 %

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Are you ready for war? Been there. Done that. Can't say I enjoyed it.

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What's the longest you've ever been away from home? Who did you miss the most? Spent 18 months in Greece. Enjoyed the freedom of action being away from home gave me too much to miss anyone. What I missed the most was not being where everyone spoke English. I learned Greek but it was still a pain. The thing I looked most forward to when I came back was to be able to walk into any store and they spoke English.

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Is it nobler to die a martyr, or live in chains? The world has enough Martyrs already. As long as there is life there is still hope one may get free again to continue their work.

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Do you think that able people who can vote and don't should voice their dissatifaction with the outcome? Absolutely. As long as they pay taxes they should have a say in how THEIR money is spent.

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Do you think that every time you/somebody down-rates something, they should also comment on it explaining why they think it is a bad answer? No. That would just result in "ratings wars". Frankly I think the policy of downrating someone without letting them know who you are or commenting anonomously is an accurate reflection of reality. In real life those who dislike someone or oppose their opinion 99% of the time don't say or do anything outwardly to oppose them. But do things to create friction and obstacles for...

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If someone said they would do something but never came threw for you, what would you do? Know not to depend upon that person in future. Unfortunalty this is more the case than the exception.

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Does your state motto make any sense? I'm sure it does.........whatever it is.

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What is largest battle ever fought in terms of the number of people that participated? It would have had to have been one of the battles on the Eastern Front in WWII. Certainly the largest tank battle in history was fought there.

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What happens when it's all over? One of two things. You go on to eternal happiness or you die and rot and then nothing.

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If you had to marry either a poor man whom you really loved, or a rich man whom you did not love, which would you choose? Since most marriages end in divorce anyway, if I were a woman I would marry the rich man first, take him to the cleaners in a divorce and then marry the one I loved and we could live in the style to which I am accustomed.

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What kind of problems does dishonesty cause? People will not trust a person once they are found out to be dishonest.

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What selfless act have you done latley? I have done a lot of good things for a lot of people but they are not really selfless. I expect to receive something in return. If only to be thought well of.

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Is it wrong 2 like more then one guy at the same time No. Until someone is married they are still in the process of choosing. How can you make a good choice without dating different people? Far as I am concerned if someone has a boyfriend it means nothing. Until they get that ring on their finger they have not made up their mind. And perhaps I should add their boyfriend hasn't "committed".

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Money is happiness. agree or disagree. why/explain. I don't believe money is happiness. However I do know that it can help create the conditions in ones life conducive to happiness. Someone who has money and is unhappy would almost certainly be unhappy without it.

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How do I get stains out of the bottom of coffee mugs? With baking soda. Put baking soda and a little water in it and then scrub it with a teflon pad.

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On one hand it's ok to believe in different religon or branch of christianity, you're still going to heaven, even if you sin, but on other hand if you're upstanding person, but aetheist, you're going to hell according to them, what's up with that? That's just the way it is.

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Whats the most disturbing thing you have ever seen? (in real life not on tv) Young girls hooking up with the biggest losers they could find. A little later he's gone or back in jail. And she is pregnant of course. Such a waste.

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This girl I hang out with quite a bit keeps joking we're getting married. As much as I wish this would happen, she has a boyfriend, etc...How could I tell her to stop joking as everytime I hear it breaks my heart? Don't tell her to stop joking. Make your move. Good looking women ALWAYS have a boyfriend. Don't let that deter you. Time for her to trade up! The flip side benefit of this is you will find out if there is nothing there and if that is the case you can cut your losses. Then be friends if you want but you now know where you really stand.

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Sorry to be cryptic, but do you know who I am? (If you do then you will know what I mean) No.

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Why Do some People who are pagan still celebrate christian/catholic holidays? In America at least holidays are not religious observances any more but times when people can get off from work and have family gatherings or just party if that is what they want. Christmas is about gift giving, St Patrick’s Day is about drinking and celebrating Irish heritage; Easter is about Easter egg hunts and family gatherings, etc. They are not religious celebrations. So anyone of...

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How do they prove careless driving? If the officer didnt witness the accident then who would be involved. what happened to inocent until proven guilty You are innocent until proven guilty. If you signed a ticket it is not an admission of guilt. It is only promising to appear in court at a later date. If you can afford an attorney then you can contest the ticket. If you cannot afford an attorney then you are pretty much out of luck. Equal justice only applies to those who can afford it.

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In the past, how have you informed someone that their breath smelled like all hell? Offered them some "eclipse" chewing gum or a breath mint. They usually take the hint. And you are doing them a favor letting them know. I chew that gum myself as a precaution.

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Who has the coolest AVATAR? The one with the bird carrying the envelope.

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Have you had a physical experience with a ghost? Elaborate if you will. No. Edit: I was rated down so I will change my answer. No. Never.

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My boyfriend is Catholic(he's Italian), and Im not, he wants to get married, and I heard that if you marry a catholic, you will have to convert & swear to have your kids raised in the catholic church... Is it wise to marry someone with different beliefs? This is something you will have to talk to him about. Catholics are no different than any other group. Some are strict observers and others wouldn't care if a JP married them. Talk to him and see how he feels.

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Are you smart? All the people who know me personally tell me I am.

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Have you ever fired a gun at anything? Are you kidding. I'm from Texas. Have shot lots of guns in practice, ran off one of my girlfriends ex boyfriends with a 12 gauge pump, and used an M16 when I was drafted. Can't say I have used any of my guns lately. My life has calmed down a bit.

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If Hitler (at the end of his life) repented for his actions during WWII, would he go to heaven while all the Jews (from the Concentration Camps) go to hell because they didn't believe in Jesus? Can't say even as a child I believed the hundreds of millions of people who do not believe in Jesus would go to hell. I know it is in some religious doctrine but I don't believe it. Also I do not believe that all sins are forgiven. Some crimes are too great for that. Such as those perpetrated by Stalin and Hitler and others.

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What is your guess about how George W Bush will spend his time when his term as president ends? Writing his memoirs about how everything he has done was right and for the good of the world.

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What do you sacrifice on a daily basis? Nothing.I do what I want all the time.

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What is something you have always wanted to try just never had the opportunity to give it a go? Surfing. Never spent any length of time near a beach that has waves big enough to surf. Would like to try it.

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Is Mutually Assured Destruction a morally valid policy? No. Because it was a lie. At the time the US government was talking about MAD it had constructed a facility beneath a motel in Virginia to which all members of congress and there families were to be taken. Just the public was going to die. The government whose policies brought on the war would live. As far as I am concerned if I and all my family are going to die I want those people to die...

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Would you cut off a limb to save someone elses life? That would depend on who they are.

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How do *you* get through a bad day? Miller Genuine Draft works well. In bottles not cans. :>)

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Do you beleave in witches? No.

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If Hitler (at the end of his life) repented for his actions during WWII, would he go to heaven while all the Jews (from the Concentration Camps) go to hell because they didn't believe in Jesus? That's got to go into the special group of the top ten dumbest questions ever asked on answerbag.

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What do you think of suicide? It's stupid.

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Do you use the library often? If so, how often? Almost daily. Even if it is to check out VHS and DVD movies to watch. Why rent or buy movies, audio books,CD'c etc when you can check them out free from the local library. And read the latest magazines free. Also through interlibrary loan you can get just about any book you want.

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What kind of country would america be today if the king of england didnt finalay agree with the then rebels? He never agreed with the American rebels. England just finally acknowleged after 8 years of war that even if it managed to "win" the war there would just be another and another till the colonist had broken free of English rule. It was just too far distant to be held by military force and could only be held by the consent of the governed. But actually the revoloution wasn't so...

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Do you really like/dislike someone's avatar? Why? I like the one with the bird flying and carrying an envelope.

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What were you like as a teenager?(eg cool, nerdy, awkward?) Pretty much as I am now. Totally disinterested in sports. Liking women but only willing to go so far to please them. Spending most of the time I am not using to make money reading, researching and learning. Not caring at all about looking or being "cool".

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Someone voluntarily checked into a mental hospital in a movie. Is this possible in real life? I am sure if you have insurance or money it is possible.

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Is yogurt a good night time snack to eat before bed or should I avoid it? I would think yogurt would be. I personally usually have a bowl of rasin bran before going to bed. No added sugar needed.

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Does a broken bone that has healed have the same strength as it originally did? Actually if it heals properly it heals back stronger.

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What is the difference between Southerners and Northerners? The lattitude they live in.

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If you had a dinosaur for a pet what is the best trick you would teach it? To go down the land to do "its business" and don't do it near the house. Or in the neighbors yard.

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What would you do if you were one million dollars in depth with the goverment. I would imagine I would have a long time before this happened sheltered enough of my assets that there would be nothing that I "owned" for them to take.

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What are you drinking? My mother is Irish and so I grew up drinking hot tea with milk and sugar. That's usually what I am drinking while I am on the computer.

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Is there anything that you have lost or gotten rid of, that you really want back? (I'm talking materialistic.) Can't say there is. Frankly the older I get the less and less material things matter to me. It seems so pointless to get more. I have been giving possessions and property away for years and still haven't gotten to the end of it.

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Music is said to be the glue of the world. Do you consider anything else to be a glue? That people need other people in their life. Whether they like it or not. You can however choose those you associate with in order to use this to your advantage.

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Certian religious people beleive the earth is only about 6,ooo years old, how do they account for findings older than that? People can be found who will believe in almost anything if it is on someone's agenda to find them. Someone could find those who believe the earth has a hole in it at both poles and is hollow inside. But can't say how publishing the views of these people is helpful unless someone is on an agenda to do so. In order to ridicule one group or another.

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Would you think being married to the local pc repair would be handy to have around , if he was good looking? Not particularly when you consider you could just throw your old computer away and buy another for $500 or less. An auto mechanic would be more useful.

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What do you think of when you think of Germany? Nazi's. I know its unfair but my parents were both in WWII. Her as an Irish nurse in London during the blitz and him as an American serviceman who went all the way from Normandy into Germany. People always seem to think once the bodys are buried and the buildings rebuilt its all over but it's not.

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What is something you cannot do, that most other people can? Follow the herd. I always think for myself and don't care if "everyone does it". I do what I consider to be the smart thing after thinking it over.

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I am a UK citizen but have watched the "Wal-Mart" documentary and am disgusted that the American Government can let a company get away with what the film describes. Can anyone tell me how they get away with it?. I didn't see the documentary that you speak of so I cannot judge on that. What I do know is that their parking lot is always full so while you may hear loud voices attacking Wal Mart (perhaps with an agenda of their own) it makes the budget of those who have limited means last longer. I spent $118.42 there last week and will probably do the same this week as I do every week. No apologies...

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What foods/drinks or activities, (etc.) help people live a longer life? My observation is that being needed by others is the greatest factor in a long life. Those who have others who need them seem to feel they have to keep on living. Also having something worthwhile that you are working on seems to make a huge difference. People who feel unneeded and unnecessary seem to become self-destructive.

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Do you agree that drivers should pay fee if they drive the cars in the day when the traffic is heavy No. This is just another tax disguised as a fee.

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It's suggested that smoking should be absolutely prohibited worldwide because it is a very serious health hazard. However , it is impossiple to carry out this decision so far . Why is it infeasible? Because the tobacco companies have too much clout. But even if they passed the laws cigagette smoking is as addictive as it comes. I have a sister who smoked all her life and had to have the veins replaced going to her head. After she tried for a short time she is smoking again in spite of everyone. Also a brother who was a heavy smoker has had the vein going down his leg replaced and is...

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Do people really look for the people who rated them down, so they can rate them back? I don't.

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Have you ever had a 'one night stand'? Back before Aids came to America. Not since then.

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Do you think perfectionists are ever really satisfied with anything? No. And they usually don't accomplish that much. While attention to detail is important it is essential to know when to send a project on in a timely manner and get on to other important things. I know people who never "finish" anything.

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Im a 12 year old girl who likes art, clothes & fashion design. I hate all sports, especially ones having to do with running. What would be a good after school activity for me? Take dance classes. Dancing is not only good exercise it helps you meet interesting people.

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When was the last time you did something because you wanted to,not because someonelse wanted to? Today and every day. Except for when I was drafted I have always done what I wanted. Eventually those who liked living the way I do gravitated towards me and those who wanted to live their life differently gravitated away. Worked great.

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Whats a good comebacl when someone says to you "At least i wash and take showers"? It doesnt happen to me i just want to know. I would think whoever was being told this after getting over the initial shock/hurt or whatever that person would take it as a strong indication that they need to look after their personal cleanliness. They must smell or be sloppy in order to be told this even if the other person is an ignorant person. In the long run that person may have helped them out by letting them know they smell, or...

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HAVE YOU THANKED GOD YET TODAY? Yes. Several times. And most every day.

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What do you tell somebody if they don't believe the bible is true, because it has been handed down, or written by man? Everyone is going to believe what they want to believe. Quit annoying them and spend your time more productivly with those who agree with you. You are not going to change anyone's mind.

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Is anything really better than being totally alone in life? I have always felt that no friends is better than bad friends. If the people around you are dragging you down better to be rid of them in order to make room in your life for more positive influences. Even if they are your own family.

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What qualities are most important to you in a person and why? That their word is good. If someone tells me that they are going to do something I can consider it will be done and move on to other things. I don't want to come in and hear excuses. I am not paying anyone for excuses.

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Should the international community take any immediate action against Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe? If yes, what should that action be? Speaking as an American let the English or French or someone else worry about it. Our plates full as it is.

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Why do guys ignore a suggestion if it comes from a female, but if a man says it, it's the best idea ever? Speaking for myself my immediate reaction is not my final one. While I may appear to ignore a suggestion told to me at the time, later on when I think about it I come to my actual response. I think women also keep saying the same things over and over. I heard it the first time.

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Which celebrity would you be happy never to hear about again? Howard Stern.

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Do you find yourself nationalistic, or just patriotic? Tired.

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What nationality are you?and which country do u live in? American living in America.

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Name some methods of relieving stress that has personally helped you. (Serious answers, please) Focus on doing the task at hand and keep my mind on that. The mind cannot think of two things at once. If you are busy focusing on what you are doing there is no room for worry.

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I came across a question that had so many thumbs down..but, the question was unreadable..but not nonsense..AB should add to the flag list: "question not clear" it would make it more simplified I believe a box for text should be added so that the reason for flagging the answer/question could be explained.

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If you got 10 million dollars, what would you do right away? Assuming you mean 10 million after taxes I would take 8 million and buy an annuity in Florida where it would be free from the threat of lawsuits and guarantee me an income for life. Then I would take the other 2 million and get a new Motorhome built to my specifications with a SUV to tow behind and give away my present truck and RV. Then pretty much just keep on doing what I am doing now....

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How did the saying raining cats and dogs originate? I always figured it came from cats and dogs being huddled up against people's doorsteps to get out of the rain during a heavy storm. So people started saying "its raining cats and dogs" when it rained a lot.

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Do you feel that the kids today are spoiled, just don't know what it used to be like? Maybe. In some ways. But when you consider that although they have many more material things their parents are usually working most of the time to pay for those things. I had my father and mother home each evening. We had dinner together and then after doing our homework watched tv togather and talked till bedtime. Our parents were around when we needed them and if stupid friends came over were...

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How would you end the harry potter series? As long as it kept on making money I would never end it.

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When and where were you the happiest? In Houston in the 70's living in adult only apartment complexes. Spent most of my free time by the pool. Warm days and hot nights!

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If there was only you and one other person left in the world, who would you want to be left with? I guess I would say my brother Danny because he is so entertaining but since I suppose it would be my duty to repopulate the world then Jessica Alba. Aside from being very sexually attractive she seems to have a pleasant personality.

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I would never think of doing this, but was wondering what people would think of this question........ Is it bravery or cowardice to commit suicide? Seems like I have heard this question a dozen times before. Same answer. It's Stupid!

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Be truthful. Are you doing your bit to help the third world, in any way you can? Of course. I just returned from spending $118.42 at Wal Mart.

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Did Jesus masturbate? You are a sick disgusting person for even asking such a question. It would be like asking if Bush's wife gives him head. Just plain inappropiate to ask such a question.

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Does it seem like some ABers have an attitude whenever they answer a question or they answer/rate your questions too harshly? I think so. I know I probably come across sometimes as having a hard edge. I just get so tired of seeing so many bright, promising young people with their whole life ahead of them just flush it because they have to do the stupid things they see other people do and refuse to take advice from others but are determined to learn "by experience" thus wasting years if not a lifetime in...

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What's your state capital? Austin in the winter and Denver in the summer.

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What is your favorite t.v show line? Craig Fergeson. The late night talk show host. I always like having a good laugh before I go to bed. And Craig Fergeson rarely dissapoints.

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Life is so short. what do you think is the best thing to do before death? Travel well, eat well, dress well, enjoy good health, and the love and respect of a few good people.

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Is aggressive (in women)sexy? Do men like women with a take-charge attitude? Can't say I do. If I want to put up with aggressive, pushy women I'll go to the laundromat.

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If China has the largest army in the world, what is the strongest(weapons,technology, elite training, etc.) army in the world? Probably America. But victory in a war is more often determined by which side had the most staying power and is in fact willing to go on fighting no matter how long or what the cost. For example by all accounts the Germans had a superior army and should have won WWII. But the refusal of the English to settle with a negotiated peace after Dunkirk meant the war went on until America and Russia...

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What talent do you most admire in others? The ability to do their homework. Most people just seem to think that they will "pick things up as they go along". That's not how it happens. A person can be as smart or hard working as they please but you just have to do your homework to really know what is going on.

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Why is it cool to show your boxer shorts above your waistline or is this just another dumb trend? It’s stupid and advertises to the world that the person doing it is stupid.

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Have you ever lied to your doctor? No.But can't say I ever got much chance. Seems like I am on an assembly line and am being process through for maximum speed and profit. They process me as quickly as possible and give me a prescription for drugs which I throw away. I don't want a prescription for drugs. I want them to take the time to find out what the problem is and explain it to me. Then I will agree or disagree as...

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Why do girls get "tramp stamps" (tattoos on their lower back) and still expect to be respected by a man? I hate tatoo's no matter where they are.

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Does alcoholism or substance abuse run in your family? If so, do you think you are in any way abusing alcohol or other drugs? If it is alcohol, do you ever worry you might be an alcoholic? No,no, and no.

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When is St. Patrick's day? In Ireland it is a religious celebration. In America it is about seeing how drunk you can get. March 17th.

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Whats the best thing going on in your life right now That I actually only have to go in to work 2 days a week. I handle it from home on my computer about an hour or two a day the rest of the week, usually in shorts and a T shirt.

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At what age did you realize your parents weren't complete morons? I have always respected and loved my parents. My dad passed away 10 years ago. I sure miss his wisdom and patience. I visit my Mother about once a week and stay overnight. I love listening to her talk about her childhood in Ireland. And she still gives me good advice even now.

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What would you hate to have stop working while you're using it? Anything.

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Could you have a relationship with someone with views diametrically opposed to yours? I.E. Conservative/Liberal, Religious/Atheist etc? Of course. Just avoid certain subjects around them. Easily done. I went with a womoman who was a fanatical Bush supporter because of his policy on abortion. After a heated discussion on the subject (because of my opposition to the war from the first instant) we just never talked about it again. I could live with an Athiest as long as they never brought it up. And I won't bring up my...

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When was the last tme that you sincerely feared for your life? Day before yesterday when I was being driven through a heavy thunderstorm on I35 in Austin. The driver was in too much of a hurry and kept crowding people in front of him. I am never comfortable when someone else drives anyway.

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Did you give your parents a hard time growing up? If so, how? Not really. I always was too busy trying to make good grades at school so I could get scholarships, grants for university etc. And at that time money was always tight so had to work after school. So pretty much school, work, come home eat a bite and get to bed. Then after that too busy succeeding in my career to get into trouble. But although I admit I probably haven’t had as much...

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Is it likely that everyone will be summoned for Jury Duty at least once before their supposed natural death? Yes. I have been summoned 4 or 5 times. Good citizen I guess. And nowadays at least in Texas they use drivers liscense records for summoning jurors. You don't have to be registered to vote as most people seem to believe.

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Why do we hurt the ones we love? Because they are the only ones who care.

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When somebody says fu*k off, what can be the best reply be? or what would you say? Do exactly that. Have nothing more to do with them. I don't associate with ignorant people.

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If it were proven without a doubt that God does not exist how would your life be changed, if at all? You can present all the proof you want. In the final analysis people will believe what they want to believe. On both sides of the issue.

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John remove a piece of frozen meat from the freezer.he needs to prepare a meal with it immediately for his sick brother as he has to attend his class soon,he therefore put the frozen meat through running water to thaw it.explain and describe the mechanism Why doesn't he use the defrost cycle of the microwave oven ?

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What do you think what are you not responsible for? I'm not responsible for anyone's actions but my own.

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Explain in steps as necessary to the purpose of sweating of a human being? The evaporation of perspiration from your skin is what actually cools you down. That’s why in a place with high humidity it is so miserable. The sweat just lays on you so it doesn’t cool you off. That’s why I go to Colorado in the summers. I want to escape the high humidity of the Texas Gulf Coast. Like they are always saying. “It’s not the heat it’s the...

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If you wanted to vanish and never be found for the rest of your life, where would you go / live? In an RV park. I have a house but have been letting my disabled brother live in it while I have started living in my RV full time several years ago. I have never been asked for any ID of any form so could have given any name when registering. And paying cash there is no paper trail. Same with making all purchases with cash. No paper/electronic trail. Although I was in anywhere USA my "...

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Given your life so far, what would your chances have been for getting off the titanic alive? Excellent. I'm a late night person anyway so I would have been still dressed. Got up to the top quickly and asked around till I found out they were letting men in on the boats on the other side as most of the first boats off went off half full since they were having difficulty getting people to get in. The reason being most people till too late did not believe that the ship would sink. I...

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Do you always belive in playing it fair? Life never was, is not, nor never will be fair. I use the advantages I have to my best ability. Others use the advantages they have to their best ability. Fairness has nothing to do with it.

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What is one rule that you have made for your family or for yourself, that you will not budge at all? Unless the house is on fire don't even think about bothering me before noon!!

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Do you like being single? Yes. But having been unmarried all my life I can't imagine it any other way any more. Having to ask someone else for their opinion on what I am going to do is something I cannot even imagine.

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What would happen if someone took away your freedom? Would you fight to the death for it? If it was as clear cut as "taking away your freedom", I am sure most people would say they would fight to the death etc. But that's not how it happens. It happens a little at at time and always under the disguise of "looking out for your safety". I know we in America are no way as free as we used to be. We are constantly being monitored and searched. You can't even...

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Why was Rosemary's Baby such a, if I may, "Crap" movie? Because nobody ever went broke by underestimating the taste of the American people.

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A real friend is one who walks in when everyone else walks out. Do you have a real friend? I have family. They always have been and always will be my friends. Even husbands and wives divorce and leave, but family is for life.

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Do you really need friends to be happy in life? Yes. Even Monks have their monastery. I have a large family and so they are my “friends”. So your family could be your friends. Even Thoreau came back home from his cabin in the woods after his writing was done.

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Should people use religion as a way to become wealthy? Are you considered a hypocrite if you make money off of preaching to others? I don't think they should but no doubt a small proportion do. But I don't think they are any more hypocritical than those who sell weight loss products. Or politicians for that matter. Who tell you what you want to hear to win the election and then just line their pockets and that of their supporters with tax money.

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Do you think that the government is reading your e-mail? I would think that if they are investigating someone already that they would read their emails but other than that I doubt it. Even so credit reports and credit card/debit card records would be a better source of information.

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What sport are you most ignorant of? All of them. I know a great deal about the things I care about but couldn't tell you the name of a single professional sports figure.

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Why type of music do you listen to? Classical and easy listening.

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Finish this sentence: I love you but________...... I can no longer deal with your fiscal irresponsibility.

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What song Sums up your life? I did it my way.

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Who's the first person you think of when you see or hear the name Angus? I think of beef.

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Are you comfortable watching sex scenes in movies with your parents? NO

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Do you apologise often? No. I treat others with respect and expect to be treated with respect in return. Pretty much a case of what goes around comes around.

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When you get insulted, does it automatically lower your self-esteem or have no effect at all? It doesn't lower my self-esteem at all but it lowers my opinion of the person who insulted me. If they have to resort to insults then they are not worth bothering with.

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What would you do if someone said "Hey Stupid!"? I'd know they weren't talking to me.

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What generation you wish you was born in? I would have preferred to have lived as a Patrician in Rome during the Reign of Augustus.

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Did you or do you enjoy college? I loved it. It took me out of the narrow provincial world that I grew up in and allowed me to associate with other people whose view of the world was different from mine and learn from them as well as show them people from my world were not a bunch of country hicks and every bit as smart as they were.

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Should you buy a house together before you are married? No. If something happened it could create real problems. Not a good idea.

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What is one thing you'll never hear Paris Hilton say? Looks don't matter.

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Do you ever wonder whats the point of dealing with it anymore? Unless you die you really have no choice but to deal with it. That's the point. As long as you live expense is certain.

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If you could change, one thing in this world, we live in, what would it be and why? 23 year old women would be hugely sexually attracted to 56 year old men. : >)

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How much money is "too much"? That would depend upon whether I had it or someone else had it.

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Where has the conditioning that men shouldnt cry come from? I would suppose it comes from other people were depending on them to be strong and deal with life. Crying is seen as a sign of weakness and unless it is in an appropriate situation is seen negatively. I cried when my father died for instance and am holding back tears now that I am thinking of it. But other than that, not permitted.

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Should I remove my age from my profile? It seems like if I disagree with someone older then me, then they see my age and use it in a negative way in a debate. I don't think saying you are 20 would cause anyone to discount your opinions. Saying you are a student would be more likely to as it suggest a lack of "real world" experience.

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Do you think short people should be considered handicapped? No. I know “short” people that because they were unable to compete physically with others in school compensated with mental achievement and now make 6 figure incomes. It was a help not a hindrance.

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Hypothetically, if Answerbag did introduce paid subscription to access all parts of the site, would you pay? If so, how much? NO.

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How do i get rich? teach me master The most common trait that I have found in people who got rich was that they had money available to use when their opportunities came along. If you want to get rich learn how to save. Save, Save, Save. It doesn't matter how much money you make if you have it all tied up in houses, cars, furniture, etc., and nothing available to use to make money. And I should add to this "do what...

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I want to buy a digital camera online but am to overwhelmed! how can i find a good camera? Even if it was my intention to buy online I would go by Best Buy, Circuit city, Comp USA, etc., and look them over and get a "feel" for the camera. I have found the Sony Cybershot a good all around digital camera. I carry it in my pocket so it is always available for photo opportunities.

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What job would you least want to do? Police Officer. Requires more patience than I ever could muster. But thankfully others want to do it.

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When you get the money from your income tax return, what are you going to use that money for? Add it to my savings.

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Why does the rest of the world look down on you if they know you smoke pot? I can't say I look down on anyone specifically because they smoke pot. However I think that with employers drug testing for it so that it could cost someone a good job it is not very smart.

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What is the biggest misconception people have about you when they first see/meet you? I guess because I come across as such a "real world" person people think that's all I know about. Truth is I have fogotten more about Art, Literature, History, and Philosophy than most people ever learn. Of course this is after 40 years of study so I have had time. Most people I know in "real life" just want to know what I can tell them about how to make a lot of money.

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Why do discussions with close friends or relatives become emotional? Because close friends or relatives care about you. Others can tell you what you want to hear because they really don't care what happens to you anyway as long as they get what they want from you.

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Are the risks you take usually worth it? why? Yes. Because the risk are where the rewards are.

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What is your favorite all time movie and why is it your favorite? DR CHIVAGO - The bigscreen version with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie.

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If you have information about a crime, would you call the police, if your identity would never be known and you would not have to testify? Yes.

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When did you last spend $500 in one day? ... and what on? Last week. I bought me a laptop with a bigger screen and gave my neice one of my other laptops that had a 14 inch screen.

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How much cash do you usually carry with you? About $800. I don't like leaving a paper/electronic trail of all my activities. I worked for some government intellegence gathering agencies when I was younger and so just consider this a good idea.

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Do you believe that drug addiction and alcoholism is a disease? Why or why not? No. Some people are just weak.

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I am an athiest. I LOVE getting into religious discussions and minor arguments with people but have found VERY few people that can do this without getting so worked up they want to scream or vomit. Why do you think this is? Perhaps you love getting into arguments because being an athiest it cost you nothing. Why not get into a discussion about something that matters to you and find out the answer to your own question. People who have religious faith are really sick to death of people who want to discuss religion merely so that they can ridicule or prove their intellectual superiority to religious people. Find...

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Do you eat breakfast? Quaker oats with butter and cinnamon. Delicious and usually keeps me from being hungry again till supper.

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Have you ever wanted to be stranded on a tropical island? Not unless its with a dozen beautiful women.

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Is the human race essentialy good? Yes. But if you start showing good news on TV most people would change channels. So the media just shows bad news which keeps people glued to their sets.

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Is worshipping the cross a form of idolatry? The cross is not worshipped. It is a symbol for Christianity. Much like the Star of David is a symbol for Judaism.

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If you could choose to know everything about one particular subject, what would it be? History. I am something of an eternal tourist and when I travel knowing something of the History of the area makes the trip much more worthwhile. For example knowing of the history of the French Revolution makes a trip to Paris much more enjoyable. You need to know of the struggles of Vincent Van Gough to fully appreciate his art. Knowing about the history of the Soviet Unions actions in the...

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What do you think of Wicca? Outside of Answerbag I have never heard of it. Can't say I've given it much thought since then.

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What are you tired of hearing about? Atheist. Ok, so you don't believe in God. So what. Who cares. Shut up about it.

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Are you afraid of terrorist assaults? No. I realize that the chances of me or someone I care about being killed on the freeway are much greater than the chances of being killed in a terrorist attack. Frankly I believe anyone driving down the Southwest freeway in Houston during a rainstorm ( which happens all the time) is every bit as brave and in danger as a soldier in Iraq.

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Have you ever been discriminated against? how did you feel about it and what did you do about it? Yes. As a Vietnam era servicemen. Everyone blamed us for the war. I was drafted. It wasn't my fault. Since all the other young people had long hair when you showed up with your short hair you never even had a chance with the girls. I even quit eating in restaurants because God only knew what they did with our food. They were required by law to serve you but made no attempt to hide their...

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Is it annoying to pump your own gas? (I live in Jersey and it's illegal) NO. Usually use pay at pump as well so I don't have to go in the store. And I really like it now that lots of convience stores leave their pumps on after they close so you can zip in, pump your own and zip out.

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Does Iran and its suspected nuclear intentions worry you? No. Frankly (and this is a non-partisan statement) I am much more concerned with what Bush who is a lame duck President anyway will do in his last years in office. As President he can order our military into Iran without the approval of the congress, the American people, or anyone else. He may very well be thinking in his head that this needs to be done and he always knows better than anyone...

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What do rich people worry about? Lawsuits.

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The stock market has been going up for a while now, do you think we are about to see another crash soon? I don't know if we will see a crash per se, but people putting their retirement funds into the market is what has fueled the rise and when the baby boom starts selling their stocks there will be a sharp snowball effect down.

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If you found a million dollar what would you do? An annuity in Florida where it would provide income safe from the threat of lawsuits.

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Why are you the way you are? I guess because I grew up in South Central Texas in the 50's and 60's when boys were not allowed to show any weakness no matter what. I have always been expected to be the strong one and I still am. Couldn't change now even if I wanted to.

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Does your life go the way you always want it to go? Usually. I have always set goals and made plans on how and by what time I wished to achieve them. Pretty much things have gone to plan. Like for instance I plan to retire on full retirement in 3 years and 9 months. By then I expect to have a new RV and truck and spend summers in the mountain states and winters in southern Arizona or near Laughlin, Nevada. Merely knowing what you want is halfway...

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If you had to buy a gun what kind of gun would you buy. (hand guns, rifles, machine guns etc) And what will you use the gun for. What I actually have. A 12 gauge pump. I have used it for personal defense and scaring off strays. And legal to have without permits etc in most states if not all.

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If you could live in any historical era, which one would it be and why? Rome in the time of the Reign of Augustus after the end of the civil war.

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Have you ever felt used Everyone has.

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If a woman is beating up a man and you are driving through the block and see her just punching and kicking away what would you do? Mind my own business.

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Do you feel safer post 911? I have always felt more at risk of getting killed on the freeway and still do.

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Do you think that God would have created Adam and Eve, if he knew for sure that they wer going to disobey him? Certainly.What parent expects their children to always obey them. But they have them anyway.

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Do you like the United states of america I LOVE the United States Of America. It is my home.

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Have you ever used drugs? If so when and what? No. Never.

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Should you be offended when someone insults your religion? Or just excuse it as "their right to an opinion"? Of course. If someone is expressing their opinion that is one thing. But some insult religion deliberately by saying such things as "I don't believe in God, or the tooth fairy, or the Easter bunny". Such statements are deliberately intended to belittle those who believe in God. If they don't believe in God all it is necessary for them to say is " I don't believe in...

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How different do you think the political landscape would have been if the atomic/nuclear bombs were never invented? The most probable outcome of World War II in Europe would have been a year of so of positioning between the USSR and the US in Europe and then a war between The USSR and the US in Europe which the USSR would have almost certainly won. I would think they would have retained control over the continent with the "Finlandization" of England. Much as they retained control of Eastern Europe...

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Does religion conflict with rational thought and judgement? Maybe. But logic and reason do not rule the world and never has. What person has ever lived an entirely rational life. Even Marcus Aurelius did not manage to do so.

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Is having a broadband connection worth the money spent? i have inferior dial-up. and many time find myself get booted off or disconnected-it is quite irritating! It is worth it. A good connection. Much greater speed. I wouldn't even consider dial up again. I have broadband at home and even on the road I use one of those Verizon wireless cards which has broadband. Wouldn't even consider dial up.

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Can you go through life and never make a single enemy? Of Course. Can't say I have any enemies. Enemy is such a strong word. There are people I prefer not to work with and no doubt those who prefer not to work with me. But no malice exist between us. I do know people who are always saying "people are out to get you" and such things but they never seem to realize that they are doing others in such a way that the others are in fact...

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What do you think of the statement “Men, given opportunity, are inherently rapists”? Can't say I agree with it. I can't see how any normal man would like it. Even in wartime men trade food or money for sex instead of forcing themselves on others. I think even in war rape is more of a revenge on the other side thing.

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Is money important to be happy? Or do only we in the West think so? I have had times when money was tight and times when I am actually only making about 1/3 of what I could because I would rather have more time off to read and think. Life is certainly a lot easier if you have money and getting whatever you need is just a matter of going to get it and there is no need to worry about where the money is coming from. Within limits of course. There are always...

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If you could have grown up in any other country other than the one you grew up in, what country would you pick for yourself? England.

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What would make your life better? Winning the Mega Millions Jackpot Friday. $170,000,000

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If you're straight... Have you ever wondered "what if I'm gay...?", if so, what made you wonder? And what made you realize "I'm DEFINITELY not"? No. Never.

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If you could say one thing and have the whole world hear and understand it, get one message out to every single person everywhere in the world, what would you say? Think of saving and investing instead of spending.

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What does GIS stand for? Government Issue. In WWII the military would stamp it on supplies.

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What is the one place where you can be alone and just think to yourself? how often do you go there? My RV. I actually live in it full time now and let my disabled brother live in my house. With my RV my landscape changes as I please. Can't beat it. If neighbors get to be bothersome you just move. Takes about 45 minutes from sitting in my RV relaxing to going down the road.

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Can you be a religious person without ever setting foot in a church? Yes. Most of the people I know believe in God, myself included, yet rarely attend church.

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When you answer the question "How are you", how do you reply? GREAT!!!

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Just how bad would a US war against Iran be? Very bad. While the Iranian military forces would be easily beaten America would then be faced with either having to occupy the country or destroy their nuclear facilities, withdraw and declare "mission accomplished" and try to end it there. But wars have a bad way of not being over until both sides say they are over.

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Do you think that money dehumanizes people? No. Quite the opposite. Being financially secure allows us to be in a position to maintain our integrity instead of having to do what we have to do just to survive. It also frees up time for us to cultivate our higher values and level upwards if we choose. If some level downwards that was their choice not moneys fault. No doubt they would have leveled downwards if they were poor as well.

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Can you have Catholic Faith without believing entirely in the Catholic Church? Yes.

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What would happen if america didnt exsist? Germany would have won the First World War. And Germany would have won the Second World War.

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Which would be worse, if your child came up to you and said he/she joined the military or said that he/she was gay? If he was my son I am sure we would have already had a talk about if he wanted to join the military after high school and I would have strongly encouraged him not to join but if he was going to join then join the Air Force. 2 men to a room. Excellent cafeteria style food. Driven or fly everywhere. The chance to continue their education while in. Except for having to wear a uniform not much...

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Would you welcome a free home bible study from the Jehovah's Wittnesses? Why or why not? No. I am comfortable with the religion I was born and raised with.

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Non-christians: Do you celebrate Mardi Gras(or whatever your country calls it, the day before Lent starts)? I don't believe religion has anything to do with Mardi Gras. It's just a good excuse to get drunk, party and have parades. I've only went twice. Once in New Orleans and once in Galveston, Texas. Frankly both times it was just too crowded and not much fun. Being packed in a narrow street with a bunch of drunks and very few restrooms available is not my idea of a good time. Had a...

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Do you ever look through a users past questions to see if there are any you are interested in? Not from the questions. I usually go from what I see as an insightful answer to the person's profile to perhaps look at some of their other answers. And almost always when I receive a comment on one of my answers.

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If you won on the lottery would you give some to a charity??if so what would your choice of charity be and why? Probably to the Salvation army. They do a lot of good work.

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If a large meteor was slated to wipe out life on this planet, would you be at ground zero to watch or trying to find that slight chance of survival? The governments of the world would keep it a secret that it was certain the metorite would hit the planet. They would say that it would probably come near the earth with a slight possibility of hitting the planet. No more than 1 in 45,000. Something like that. Meanwhile the government would set up secret installations for leading government officials and congressmen to go to well stocked with...

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Do you believe it is possible to be single and happy? Yes. I've lived with women before, one for 7 years. I am single now and it makes me happy to have no problems at all and no need to import anyone else's.

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What album which you own would you replace straight away if you lost it? Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

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Can Science really explain everything? No. Man will always be limited by the capacity of his mind and his scientific tools. Not to mention that scientific research cost money and no one is going to give unlimited amounts of money for "pure research". Governments want something for their money. Usually a better weapon than anyone else has. Corporations want something that will make them a great deal of money.

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If all of the illegal immigrants were removed from the US overnight, what would be the impact on the country? The short-term impact would be great but if illegal workers were removed from the equation long term then employers would have to raise wages high enough to attract American workers. Naturally some prices would rise but stabilize after a while. The market would adjust after a while as it has adjusted to other changes in the past. This is just a “political football” like abortion,...

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If Osama Bin Ladin was right in front of you, what will you do I believe there is a very large reward out for him. I would secure him and call the media to document that I had him and turn him over to the authorities publicly. Can't say I have any trust in the current administration.

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Dating a single dad for 8 moths. I love him, although he has not actually told me those words. His actions are there but the words are not. I want so badly to ask where this is going but don't know how. Can you help? Yes. Ask him "where is this going".

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What are you doing to change the world? Serving as an example of a life well lived.

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Do you need to clean off or cover the toilet seat of a public bathroom to be safe? Both. I know how filthy some men are. Rather than lifting the seat they will urinate on it and leave it wet. Rarely use a public bathroom for a BM if I can hold it.

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Do u care more for the past, present, or future? The present because that is all you really ever have.

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What is the most difficult profession in your opinion? Police Officer.

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Can you describe your father in one word? Smart.

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If you were given 20 acres and the money to develop it, what would you do with the land? Give it to one of my relatives. I already have more property than I know what to do with. Let them worry with it.

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IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE ONE OF THE 3 CHARACTERS FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE TIN MAN WHO HAS NO HEART, THE SCARECROW WHO HAS NO BRAIN OR THE LION WHO LACKS COURAGE, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Since I would be in Oz it would have to be going home. I already have all the rest so I would want to leave Oz and go home.

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When was the last time you told someone that you loved them? My Mother, yesterday as I was leaving and heading back to Austin after visiting for 3 days.

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What is your bigesst regret in life? Can't say I have any. Not to say that I wasn't plowed under a few times but I learned and grew from each experience. So can't say I have any regrets.

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Do you really need to wash a T-shirt after each individual use? Probably depends on where you live. In Colorado where the humidity was low I felt comfortable wearing something twice sometimes. In Texas in the summer it is so hot and humid everything you put on is soaked in perspiration 5 minutes after you put it on. So it needs washing even if you wore it for a short trip to the store.

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Would AB survive without the point system? It would survive and thrive beyond any doubt. Dozens of message boards thrive without any kind of points system. New initiates soon recognize who has knowledge to impart and frankly I believe the quality of the answers are better because people are judged solely on their answers. The points on here are more a measure of popularity and time spent answering and asking questions than anything else.

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What word in the English Language do you find most offensive? The "F" word. I fail to see why some people use it. Instead of just saying, "I'm going to the gym", they say, "I'm going to the "f" gym. Why can't some people talk without using profanity? Don't they realize what a negative impression it leaves of them?

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How do I be a leader in the workplace? A good beginning would be to go to the library and check out audio books on being a leader, dealing with difficult people, success habits, etc. My personal favorites are “The Art of Exceptional living” and “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”. Other good ones are “The 7 habits of Highly Effective People”, “The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense”,...

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What is your ethnic origin, or background? American. I didn't miss the meaning of your question but consider that since our nation is over 230 years old it is time we started to fully consider ourselves American.

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If you knew you were going to be late, or were running late for something, what, if any, warning would you give? What difference does the event make? I always allow extra time for "things going wrong" in order to be on time for a meeting whether it is social or business. If for some unforeseeable reason (and traffic being bad is not unforeseeable) I was going to be late I would have the courtesy to call the other party on my cell phone and let them know. As to what a difference it makes that depends a great deal on whether the...

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Are you a strong person or one who falls to pieces in times of crisis? Strong. Pretty much whatever comes up, war, fire, flood, etc., I deal with it, learn from it, and move on.

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Do you like to do the talking in a conversation or are you the one who listens? I do most of the listening. If you are not listening you are not learning.

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Can you be relied upon if someone gives you a responsibility? Yes, but also if I am not going to do something I will say so up front. Better to be considered obstinate than unreliable.

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Do you save your magazines after you read them? If so, why? I don't buy any magazines but my sister has several suscriptions and so after she reads them when I visit I gather up the stack from her and take them to my place where I read the ones I want. After I finish them I box them up and mail them to another sister to read.

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What is the best way to get revenge on someone anonymously? I would agree with the person who said "Living well is the best revenge".

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Have you ever attempted suicide? No. Never.

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Are people born gay? Yes.

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Why the most rich(not all) people don't help others who need help to survive? Because they just plain don't care. The opposite of love is not hate but indifference. The rich live in their own world of gated communities and see to it that they do not have to see the suffering of the poor. One of their favorite expressions is " there are no victims". I would like to give a different answer. But thats just the plain truth. They just don't care.

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Why is it when you excell at your job, you are expected to take on more responsiblity, rather than be allowed to keep your current work load? If you really don't want the promotion you could try talking to your boss and explaining that you have a low stress threshold or something along those lines. Suggest someone else to him that you consider is capable of taking the position. Remind him that if he promotes you he will just have to fill the position you are currently doing with someone less capable. Many "promotions"...

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Has the world changed since you were a kid? For better or worse? Much for the better.I grew up in central Texas in the 50's and 60's. There was no air conditioning and we were among the first to have a TV which was black and white. We shared a party line with 7 neighbors. The "Cold War" was at its height and we lived under the constant unremitting threat of nuclear attack. Both the US and the USSR had not made the mental ajustment to the...

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Do you find the word 'beaner' offensive? Yes. It is a racist term used as such. Like people saying "wetback" instead of "illegal".

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What turns you off? Tattoos.

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If you accidentally ran over a person with your car, what would you do? Would you panic and drive away or help out. Do what I could to help the person and make them comfortable till help arrived. Get my digital camera out which is always in my pocket and take pictures from every angle. Be very controlled in what I say to the authorities when they arrive,( I don't drink and drive but if I was a person who had been drinking I would say nothing at all and refuse to take any test that could later be used...

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How do you handle tailgaters on the road? At the first safe opportunity I ease over onto the shoulder and let them by.

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What kinda car would best describe your personality type? I have been told by dozens of people over a lifetime that I am the most down to earth person they have ever met. Whatever that means.

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Have you ever been used by someone? Everyone has.

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Why do people like to critisize others? I criticize others because I get tired of seeing them doing the same stupid things over and over and then when everything turns out very badly as you tried to tell them it would they want to call it “bad luck”. Quit doing stupid things and your “luck” will improve.

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What would you kill for? To keep from going to jail. I was drafted in 72 and so it was kill people or go to jail so I chose not to go to jail.

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Baby Boomers, do you keep up with current music trends? Not really. I pretty much like to listen to Vivaldi and also piles of easy listening CD's that I recorded off cable once and have now put into my hard drive and listen to over my external speakers. I also have an extensive collection of Irish music which I listen to when driving or while at home when I want something fun to listen to. I also like B J Thomas, James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot.

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Do you think you have ever been brainwashed to any degree or extent in life? No. Can't say I ever was. Not in religion, the military, politics or anything else. Even as a child whenever I was told something I stepped back and considered whether I believed it or not. I chose what I considered good and useful and discarded the rest. I still do that every day.

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Does the military allow people in that have tattoos? I want to get one but also want to join. it would be small and covered by a uniform most of the time. They have at least two more years of war in Iraq. I guarantee you can get in. Don't even worry about it.

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What were you doing 10 minutes ago? and why? Reading the Sunday paper because I wanted to.

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If children were raised catholic and recieved all the sacraments then their parents annull their marriage what is the status of those said children One of the requisites for an annulment is that the marriage was not “consummated”. Obviously if there are children then at some point it was. The children are considered Catholic even if their parents get a divorce. Of course their children are free to choose another religion if they want.

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What is one big lesson you have learned in life? To Listen.

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Do you play the lottery? Do you ever win? I travel a lot and when I make a pit stop to use the restroom, stretch my legs, etc., I usually buy a lottery ticket since I feel if I use their restroom I should buy something. A dollar isn’t worth anything anyway. If I dropped one I wouldn’t bother to pick it up. The most I have won is $1200.

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I live in Iowa, Why does everyone think we are Rednecks and hicks? I don't think people from Iowa are rednecks and hicks.

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Are your parents still married? Or if you're older, did your parents stay married till the end? (Sorry, can't really think of a nice way to put that) My parents were married 51 years ago when he passed on. She has 10 children who love her and see her as much as possible so she has no chance to get lonely although she tells us from time to time she misses him.

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What is frustrating about people? That they are just so determined to learn by experience rather that learn from other people's mistakes. Experience teaches such a hard school but most people just refuse to learn in any other and scarcely in that.

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If you found a million dollar what would you do? Exactly what I am doing now. A million really isn't that much money.

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Do you fully trust anyone? Answer honestly. My mother. Even when she tells me something about a brother I know to be untrue I know she loves both of us and is trying to help us get along.

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What would you do if u unexpectedly became president? Immediately withdraw our forces from Iraq and let them have their civil war same as everyone else to decide what group will rule the country. It's their country after all. Pressure the Congress to roll back the tax cuts to the rich and focus on using the money from that and the money saved by pulling out of Iraq to reduce the deficit. Better a good one term President than a bought and paid...

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What are some good comebacks for people who ask "why are you so quiet?" I'm Listening.

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Why do people get offended when they hear the truth? I have more important things to do than run every comment I make thru "spell check". Do you think you have never misspelled a word.

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When you fall, do you look back at where you fell or do you just keep on going? Yes, and then if not at once then soon I correct the situation that caused the fall.

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What's your opinion on death? It is such an annoying interruption.

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Why do people get offended when they hear the truth? It might not be " the truth",but the offenders subjective opinion of the truth. For example while some people expressing negative views of other people's religion see themselves as only presenting " the truth". The members of that religion see it as an attack upon their faith. And are offended.

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How do you delete people from your life? There is only room for so many people in your life. Meet other, better, people and soon there will be no time for the one(s) you want rid get rid of.

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Are you proud of you`r past? Yes.I've worked and paid taxes since I was 14. Graduated from High School and attended college till I dropped out after 2 years to try and make money to continue and was drafted. Did not dodge the draft but fulfilled my military obligation although I certainly did not want to. While in the military was twice selected for teams that worked on task that are of a historical nature. Once in...

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If you're having problems achieving a personal goal, is it better for your mental health to: a) keep trying b) lower your expectations Actually I think the best course is to find out where you are strong and focus there. For example when I was younger I found out that my primary asset was that I could live on very little comfortably. So I lived as cheaply as possible while still enjoying a great quality of life and saved and invested at least half my income. Now I no longer need to even consider money when I want to do...

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To anybody who helped re-elect bush: what made you vote for him? Everyone who I talked to and exchanged emails with during the election and after voted purely their pocketbook. They wanted the tax cuts preserved and maybe increased as well as certain restrictive legislation against business further eased. At that time that was their primary concern. 2 years later in the congressional election it was shown that people's primary concern was ending the...

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If a homeless person asked you for money saying he/she was hungry, would you give it to them or would you buy them something to eat? I just say no. Im tired of those people. Can't even walk in a store without being bothered by them. I'm not going to encourage them to continue panhandling by rewarding them for doing so.

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Complete the sentence. I like______. I like quiet.

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What is something that exists you wish never existed? (like a movie, person, belief, etc.) Nuclear weapons.

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What good (if any) are we doing in Iraq? The army is holding things in check while the politicians try to end this thing in a manner that will cause the least political damage for them personally.

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Do you think the North and South of the United States will ever try to become 2 separate nations? No. Because the issue(slavery) which lead to the civil war no longer exist. Mass communication has brought us to the point where the only real difference between the North and South is one of geography.

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On what did you base your decision to be Christian? I was born one and I'm comfortable with it.

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If you had a second home, Where would it be? In Silverthorn Colorado. A great place centrally located in Colorado.

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Do you think that people consider you more of a "winner" or a "loser"? I am sure that people who know me personally consider me a winner. Or as more people say "lucky". I have enjoyed excellent health all my life which I take care of by taking a walk every day the weather permits. I never did drugs or associated with anyone who did. I avoided most of the chronic mistakes most people make by observing what they did and not doing it. I make more money...

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Do you think your being used for your money? No.

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Do you think that history classes today are biased in their view of historical events or not? History is always biased according to who writes it. And always has been. For example in my 8th grade History book when they talked about the slaves being freed they almost made you feel sorry for them because their masters who had fed them and taken care of them for so long was being forced by the federal government to turn them out on their own to fend for themselves. This was my United...

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Do you have anyone in your family who is gay? NO.

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How do Catholics view Pagans, or Paganism in general? Don't give it any thought at all.

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True story: What would you do if a friend showed up to your house and pulled out a quarter pound of cocaine, and a bunch of other narcotics all bagged up individually, and then asked what they should do with them? I would tell them to get away from me and never come near me again. As far as what he does with it I don't want to hear any more about it.

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Why are people Downrating me cuz of my avatar? I looked at your avatar because of your question. Anyone who doesn't think that showing a boy chopping schoolgirls to death with a sword is not sick is seriously dysfunctional. This is not funny, cute, or anything else. It is sick. Quite frankly I am suprised that the answerbag staff is allowing it.

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Why would you take time and thought to answer a question without rating it? Just wondering. Because ratings are just a popularity contest. Some of the most insightful answers and questions get no ratings at all while those posted by certain people get high ratings as a quid pro quo (something for something) thing. Can't say I pay any attention at all to a persons level. Just the quality of their answer and whether they appear to be well informed and are trying to pass on their...

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How do you feel about Jihad? I think it gets all the press because it sells newspapers. The hundreds of millions of Muslims who are going about their business and trying to raise their families in peace are ignored. Talking about them doesn't sell newspapers or make people watch the evening news. It always amazes me how many people are willing to accept their opinion pre-packaged by the media.

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Are you intimidating? Probably.I consider myself professional but it may come across as intimidating. When there is work to be done lets get to it and no fooling around.

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If you had all the money you needed to be happy, the house the car the pool and the family, but you still were extremely unhappy. Clearly you would feel bad for having such wealth and not appreciating it. What would you do to fix the situation? Start drinking heavily.

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I have experienced jealousy and envy on numerous occasions. To the point of people completely disassociating themselves from me. I am a quiet guy and usually I keep to myself. This happens with strangers and friends. Why does this happen to me so often? Best answer I can give is to go ask them.

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How would you deal with a best friend that is a sincere person but always asking you for money because he stays in financial turmoil all the time? I neither borrow or loan. One makes you financially lazy and the other can cost you your best friend.

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Has anyone else had dreams where something happens in it and later not neccasarily soon after the occurence actually happens? I do all the time. And I mean specific events down to the last detail. Sometimes places I have never been to before and people I have never seen. Makes me believe in a pre- destiny of some sort. Part of the reason I have managed to do so much is because before I went somewhere I could not remember some bad dream about what had happened there. And like before I went to Greece I saw myself in a...

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Should smoking be banned from public restaurants? Not just restaurants. All public places.

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Why is life so srewed up? Up until you are about 18 years of age your life is the result of other people's choices, some stupid. After that it is a result of your own choices. It's easy really. Right choices = a good life. Bad choices = a screwed up life.

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What do you think are some bad manners? Using profanity. Its not that difficult to talk in an intellegent manner without it.

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How much do you usually tip a waiter? About 20% unless the service was very bad. Then 10%.

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What do you always take with you when you leave your home? My digital camera. I have taken some really excellent pictures just because I had my camera available when I came upon something. My Sony Cybershot fits easily in a side pocket.

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If you could be anywhere else in the world, other than where you are right now, where would it be? Athens Greece again. In June. Daytime sleeping late and then exploring the temples and beaches. Then late nights dancing and breaking plates. I would take at least a month and take a side trip to Myconos again for one week of it.

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Well everyone else does it,but im 25 points to 10,000.can i get some help?lol There's some from me.

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Do you beleive thers more out there in life like ufo's or aliens? Pretty much wherever there is water there is life. So when we find another planet with water I would say almost certainly there will be life on that planet.

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If jesus and mohammed, would have been neighbours. would they have been best friends? Interesting question. I would think they would have exchanged ideas but doubt they would be friends as both had their mission in life.

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Do you think it's discriminatory not to draft women into the military? No doubt it is discriminatory to draft men and not women. But it would be political suicide for anyone who tried to do it. Personally I believe if enough people don't believe in the policy their country is persuing to be willing to fight for it then their country should consider changing its policy.

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Americans: If Bush were to somehow get a third term in office, would you abdicate? No.

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If President Bush ran for a third term in office who would vote for him? When I talk to people who voted for him in the last two elections it always comes down to getting and keeping the tax cuts. They don't care what else he does as long as they get and keep their tax cuts. After all no one they know will ever go to Iraq. I think when it comes down to it most people vote their pocketbook.

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How would you manage if suddenly you are in charge of a unit of people who are much more qualified than you. Remember that it is my job to get these people to work together as a team to accomplish the task we have set out for us. Of course in their particular area they are more qualified. But a managers job is to get them all to work together as a team. Being the best at a particular skill does not neccesarily qualify someone as the best person to lead the group. Being able to get people to work...

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Christians: How would you react if your child told you that they were an Athiest? I would tell him if that is his opinion keep it to himself. Voicing such an opinion can only hurt him at school, at work , and in his career. There will be enough struggle in his life anyway. Why throw rocks in his path. Just do like most other people do. Belong to the church you were born in but just don't go. If he actually has any religions faith he will come back around to it again...

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Christians: How would you react if your child told you that they were an Athiest? ( answer withdrawn )

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Mozart or Orbison? Vivaldi.

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Is it ever OK to feel happy about something bad happening to someone else? I don't believe it is OK but I do it anyway. When I hear that someone who has done me badly has suffered a calamity I rejoice in his or her suffering. I never waste a moment "getting even" but let the natural law of "What goes around comes around" take place and then enjoy it when they get what they deserve.

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What all do you need to plan a wedding. and does it matter if its big or not? I would resist the urge to have a "big" wedding. It is hard to imagine how much money some people spend on weddings. My neice got married about a year ago and they spent $50,000 on that wedding. To me that is crazy.

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What's the name of a movie that you watched the most. Doctor Chivago - The big screen version with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie.

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Hello.im from the uk and thinking of taking a holiday in the usa.. id like to shoot some pool and drink with real american people in a relaxed, friendly town. any suggestions as to where in such a big country?? i can only get info on tourist traps. Houston. On West Richmond there are some excellent Country Western clubs that have pool tables as well. As soon as you start talking and they hear your English accent you will have no trouble making friends. Southwest Houston is packed with great places to go. And the Galleria is there if you want to go shopping.

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What do you think of the world we live in? 90% of the people in it just want to get along and raise thir families in peace.I think too many people get a distorted view of the world because their primary "window on the world" is TV. They need to get out from in front of the TV and interact with more flesh and blood people in some group activity. Find out what people and the world are really like.

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How do I tell my parents about me being a Satanist? I wouldn't tell them. I have always done whatever I wanted all my life by quietly going about my business. Why create Problems. I did lots of things when I was younger that no one knows about. Or ever will.

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What is your favorite saying? What goes around comes around.

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Has communicating through the internet on discussion forums reduced human to human contact? I don't really think so. I think people are now spending some of the time they used to waste watching garbage on TV on their computer instead.

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What is the BRAVEST thing you have ever done? A school bus was ran into by an 18 wheeler and flipped upside down into the ditch in front of my house. The engine was still running and although I was afraid it would burst into flame any second I thought "gotta get those kids out" and so went in and turned off the engine and started helping the kids out. It was a surreal thing just like they say things like that are. Didn't...

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Were you sexually abused as a child? No.

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If you alone stumbled upon proof that there is no higher life form (god[s]) would you share it with the world or keep it secret and why? I would share it with those who wanted to hear it and not bother those who don't. In any case in the final analysis everyone will believe what they want to believe no matter how much "proof" they are shown one way or the other.

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What kind of neighbor are you and why? A good neighbor. I stay on my side of the fence and mind my own business and my neighbor stays on his side of the fence and minds his own business.

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Last Semester, I had a teacher who would often bring up his relgious views, continue to insult atheists and said that every atheist was a communist. What would you of done in that situation? Ignore his remarks and focus on passing the stupid class and moving on.

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What do you think is the most serious problem in the world? Nuclear proliferation by 3rd world and rogue nations. As well as the enormous stockpile of nuclear weapons in former portions of the collapsed Soviet Union and loss of control over them.

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Do you ever feel like Atheism is regarded as being 'arrogant'? Not really. But I do feel people just don't want to hear it. Why bring it up. who cares anyway. I think most of the negative response Atheist get is because they always word their remarks in such a way as to belittle or inflame "believers". For some reason they believe they are more intellegent than those that have religious faith. Science hasn't managed to figure out how to...

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If marijuana were legalized where you live, would you smoke it? Or administer it in any other way? No. In some places now it is already legal if you only have below a certain amount on you. But I think the primary deterrent to smoking marijuana is drug testing by employers. In many places passing a drug test is a pre-condition of employment. And they are subject to random drug testing after they are hired.

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Would you rather have fallen in love, and had your heart broken to pieces, or had never to love at all? Why? Yes. Absolutely.

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What book had the biggest impact on you? Emerson's Essays and Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

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What is the most important lesson you have learned in life? Listen more. Talk less.

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Is there anything that you can safely say you will never, ever do? Have sex with a man.

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What do you like to feel touching your skin? The soft skin of a woman. Nothing else feels like it.

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Do you ever check out other peoples profiles? Why? Yes. To get a "feel" for what kind of person they are. You can tell a lot about someone by their description of themselves and by the questions they have asked and answered.

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Why do we kill and rape other people? We don't. Dysfuntional people do.

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Who will help me to go to levl 14? Why not. Here's 2.

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Why do people believe in God or a god? Because the belief in a loving caring being directing the universe and there being a life after death is much easier to live with than that this is all there is and we will very soon all die and rot and be eaten by maggots ( no offence intended), and then nothing,nothing, nothing.

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Do you hate your ex-wife or ex-husband? Why? I never married. But I have had some long-term relationships living together. When we parted it was either my not wanting to have children or their lack of financial responsibility. Can't say I dislike any of them still. Just feel a kind of sadness.

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What do you do when you notice that one of your socks has a hole in it? I'm a guy so I just have so many black, so many brown etc. Just throw the sock away and when I notice that I start getting short before wash day buy some more so that I never run out of clean socks.

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Can a man cheat on his wife several times and still really love his wife? Does cheating mean there is a lack of communication in the relationship? No. A man cannot love someone when they engage in extramarital sex and risk getting a venereal disease and transmitting it to their spouse. Or for that matter is willing to risk impregnating someone other than their spouse. Consider the complications this would cause if the “other woman” wants to keep the child and expects some support from the father. Or if the husband brings...

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Has anyone you know ever committed or attempted suicide? No. Never. No one I have known personally.

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Is all fair in love and war? NO. As far as love if a woman doesn't want me as much as I want her then there is no sense in either of us wasting our time. Too much else out there available. As far as war fairness never is a consideration. It is about surviving or accomplishing national goals. Is the objective worth the moral, financial, and human cost. Unfortunatly the people making these decisions no longer place...

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What are some of your favorite smells and why? The aroma of coffee brewing in the morning. It signals the beginning of another good day.

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If God is in fact real don't you think he's bit of a f*ck up? No. I think most people are too lazy in learning and don't really try to understand the world. They just gather their view of life from movies, and watching garbage on TV. So naturally they have a very negative and unrealistic view of the world. Get out the door and look around. The world is a wonderful place.

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Do you think it was right of the U.S government to hang Saddam Hussein? He was tried and convicted by present Iraqi government. And I actually believe he was guilty of the crime for which he was tried. And politically it showed there was no going back.

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The person you hate more than anyone else in the world buys you a very beautiful and expensive present. Do you accept or tell them to stick it? I would refuse it because to accept it would imply forgiveness.

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Senator Hillary Clinton just announced on her website that she will be officially running for the office of president of the United States in 2008. Would you vote for her? Thoughts? I don't really believe she will get the nomination anyway. My primary consideration in deciding who to vote for would be whether the Republican candidate wanted to keep on fighting in Iraq or not. I have no doubt that Bush will stall for the next 2 years and pass it on to the next President. If the choice is a Democrat or another 4 to 8 years in Iraq I would vote for the Democrat.

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In your opinion, what has been the United States greatest acchievement? Becoming one nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific and remaining one nation.

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If you were stranded on an islnd with only three books, what would they be? Emersons Essays, Walden by Henry David Thoreau and Living alone and liking it.

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Do you that sex is one of the top killers in relationships today? I think money management, or the lack of it ends more relationships than sex not being so great. At least long term relationships. Of course I am speaking from the man's point of view on this.

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What is the stereotype for whites like blacks r said to be non trustworthy, mexicans dirty, etc.. I cannot see where you are getting these stereotypes. Can't say I've heard anyone around me say that Blacks are non trustworthy and Mexicans are dirty. If you are associating with such people you need to distance yourself as far as possible from them before their ignorant attitudes rub off on you.

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Do you believe in witches? Not even a little bit.

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Would you refuse to answer a question on moral grounds? I have refused to answer questions merely because I don't feel like answering them. That is enough reason.

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Do you believe that without democracy, a country has nothing? No. I believe it means more to have good leaders who care about their people.

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What do you think of Bush's new plans for the war? It will increase the number of dead and wounded on both sides. Other than that it will make no difference.

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If actions are stronger than words, why is the pen mightier than the sword? Because with the sword (gun) you can force your will upon people, but with the written word you can change their mind or enlighten them and thus enlist their willing cooperation.

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Can you describe yourself in one word? No.

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What is the best advice you would have given to your past self if you could have? Listen more and talk less.

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What would you do if you saw a person letting their dog poop on your garden and never bothered to scoop it up? What I have done in the past. Tell them not to let their dog do that in my yard. If they did it again I would pick it up with a shovel and throw it on their sidewalk ( I have actually done this). If the only way to get along is to let people walk on me then I just don't have to get along.

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If you were out of work and needed a job, would you accept a job as a Wal-Mart Greeter? No. Because the time I spent doing that would be better invested pursuing other opportunities. I have never collected it but I believe unemployment insurance goes on for a year or more. And I have other safety nets of my own. Can’t imagine not coming across a good opportunity in that time.

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Me and my girlfriend are fighting all the time now, and i dont kno wat i do wrong she just finds an excuse to argue, what should i do? Sounds easy enough to me. Tell her you are not going to put up with any more of her nonsense and move on.

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Is animal life worth as much as human life? It would depend upon the person. No doubt there are some people that the world would be better off without. Given the choice of saving their life and that of a stray dog I would save the stray dogs life. And consider it a good days work.

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Should Bush and Rumsfeld be charged with war crimes? No. Enough time has been wasted avoiding dealing with the nations problems by the last congress. And the congress before that. This congress needs to get to work on attempting to solve the nations problems. Not some useless waste of time on another diversion.

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How do you cure internet bordom? Shut the computer down and get a life.

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Think of what you really love to do... How many hours have you spent doing that thing today? I love to take a walk through some beautiful place. I do this every day weather permitting. After I finish this post I am going go take my walk through the local park along the river and feed the ducks from a pedestrian bridge that goes over it. I will probably take a couple of hours doing it but time is not a consideration.

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You suddenly have all the money you will ever need. Where will you live? Where I am planning on making my "home base" in 3 years 11 months when I "retire". Silverthorne, Colorado. Centrally located in Colorado surrounded by millions of acres of public lands. Surrounded by beauty. Denver is about 60 miles East so I can go there shopping when I want but not go when I don’t want. In every direction recreational opportunities. And when I wish...

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Why do you think some people remain single? I suppose you get used to doing what you want when you want and not having to ask anyone about it. And more importantly you don’t have to do anything you don’t choose to do. For instance I only go to work about twice a week. I keep up with things at work on my computer. I could easily make four times as much money as I do but I prefer to have the leisure time instead. Life is for...

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Do you regret your decision not to have children? No. I have never regretted for an instant my decision not to have children even though it cost me some relationships early on that meant a lot to me once the woman really understood that I did mean it and was not going to have any children. Raising children is a very poor investment. I know they are cute when they are little but then they become teenagers. It takes the best years of your life...

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Are you a troll? No. If someone annoys me my usual response is to ignore them. I never rate someone without leaving a comment. Even if it is only "good answer".

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Do you own something that you never use nor enjoy? Yes. A 3 bedroom brick house with some land. I have started living full time in my RV and travel around the country according to my whim and the seasons. My brother lives in and takes care of the house and land since I never go there except to check up on the place now and then. I hate yardwork.

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Just like the cheese is lonelier in cheeseburger than in the double cheeseburger (McDonald’s ad), do you think the single people are lonelier than the couples? Maybe. Can't say I've ever been lonely. After a few days of the holidays visiting my extended family I have usually had all the family togatherness I can stand. And lots of time at work the guys I talk to say they are glad to come to work to get away from all the hell being raised at home over one thing or another. I'm sure if it was just a couple it would be ok but it usually is...

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With all the crime, death, wars and other huge problems in the world, it makes alot of people including me very confused and borderline afraid. Is there a way to stay calm and not get stressed too much in today's world? You could do like I do. Never watch TV live but record it and watch it later. That way you can scan through the junk and fear mongering not to mention the commercials. Or don't watch the news at all. Read the paper and ignore those things which you really can do nothing about. When I spent that year and a half in Greece somehow America struggled by without me. Watching the TV news is like...

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Why do people cheat if they love their partner? my bf did it once but we wernt together long If they truly loved their partner they would not cheat on them. It is as simple as that. No one would risk losing someone they truly love just for sex.

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I just intalled ispell for use on AB and it works for comments but not for answers. Anyone else have this issue and worked around it? Yes. I answer the question in a Microsoft Word document. Then spell check it and cut and paste it into the answer. Then I minimize the document for easy access to use for other answers.

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Would you eat a goats eye for $500 If it was part of a "male bonding" sort of thing. Then I would use the $500 to buy more drinks all around.

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Do you find it easy to forgive? No. I just do what I consider to be in my best interest and move on.

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Does justice come down to who's got the most eloquent lawyer? I would say it comes down to who has the best legal team.

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Do you smoke? Non smoker.

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Why is gay marriage such a big deal? Why are politicians so concerned about it? In this day and age , shouldn't it be an individual's choice? Because like everything else they use it as a highly charged emotional issue to keep attention focused on so that they can continue to ignore dealing with real problems. Dealing with real problems would alienate the vested interest in both parties.

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Would you continue to use a cell phone if you knew how easily calls could be monitored? Yes. I'm sure they would get quickly bored and go listen to someone else.

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Do you realize the profile the FBI, or anyone else for that matter, could shape from your AnswerBag files? I suppose they could but I would imagine they could and would get much more useful information going through our credit reports and credit card records. Not to mention our garbage.

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If could give a younger version of yourself advice, what would it be? Listen more and talk less.

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If your house/apartment was on fire, and the fireman told you if you hurried, you could go in and bring out just ONE item, (not a pet or person) what would it be? Why that specific item? I actually had my roof catch on fire while I was sleeping and my instinct (or Guardian Angel) woke me up. Perhaps subconsciously I heard the crackling of the fire in the attic. A squirrel had eaten into the insulation of a wire and shorted out the wire causing a fire. I grabbed my laptop, my cell phone, and my "portable strongbox” and went outside and called the fire dept. But since...

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Are you afraid to die? Not so much afraid as annoyed. I have put too much work into this life for it to just end. What a waste. Too bad I can't pay some loser to die in my place.

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If two good looking straight guys were stranded on a desert island together, would they eventually turn gay? No. Absolutly not. It is something you are or are not in the first place. Millions of men have served in the armed forces without the availability of a suitable partner. While they certainly masterbated privately they did not “turn gay”. No doubt some guys are forced into sex acts in jail but they do not turn gay. They are just doing what they have to do to survive.

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Where were you when Saddam was hung, and what were you doing? At home, taking a nap.

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Why does it seem like men are more violent than women? Because they are more violent than women.

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What country have you visited that you enjoyed more than any other? Greece. I spent 2 summers there. Sightseeing and/or swimming during the day and wine, women and song at night. The Greek Isles are staggeringly beautiful. And in the summers the weather is so perfect. It is wonderful.

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If you were being sent back in time never to return and you could take a lifetime supply of one thing, what would that one thing be? An AK 47 and ammo.

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Will you feel sad when Saddam Hussein in hanged? No. But he is not hanged yet.

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When was the last time you said, "Thank you Jesus" for anything. and what was it? I say "Thank God" all the time. Because I have so much in life to be thankful for. All the time. But I am actually referring to the God of the Old Testament, as I understand him. He is less forgiving. I really don't believe people should be forgiven for what they do. They should be held accountable for their actions. I may decide to let things go because I perceive that to be in...

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Do you find that you often misjudge people or are you usually on the mark? I am usually correct because while I listen to what they say I pay close attention to what they do and what kind of people they associate with. If they tell you how much they care about you but you always seem to be down on the list of people they do things for then they really don’t care about you much. Also while it is difficult to objectively judge someone you care about it is easy to...

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Why do there seem to be so many disgruntled people on here? My grandaughter said this site was full of nice people but I am reading some very distrubing things here. I would say that the percentage of dysfuntional people on here is about the same percentage that is in the general population. About 10%. They come on here mainly to provoke people so they can have sport further provoking them. As you have to do in real life try to ignore them if possible.

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Why do the J.W.'s on this site get so defensive? Debate is the name of the game here isn't it? I think it is more of a discussion board. And where poople can get the subjective opinion of others. If people just wanted facts there are certainly more reliable resources available elsewhere. Everyone gets defensive when his or her religion is ridiculed. There are some things about which it is impossible to know “the facts”. Such as if there is a God or not. Everyone has to reach...

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Why has Christianity been such a hot topic lately? Because people figured out they could rack up a lot of ratings easily by using the subject. People come on to defend their faith and others come on to ridicule them. Adds up a lot of points in a hurry. I can't say I understand why some people make such a big deal about ratings anyway. It is a counterfeit currency. And others bring up the subject so that they can snipe at Christians. It is...

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What should you do if you hate the skin you are in? I would say to realise that you are only 15 and up to now your life has been the result of other people's choices. From about 15 on a persons life starts to become a result of their own choices. You're life is just beginning now and from now on will be a result of your choices. That's what you need to realise and try to make the smart choices. The life you will live will be the...

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I plan to buy my first digital camera and am overwhelmed at all the choices. I would like to spend no more than $250 and would love to hear from others if you have a camera you love or one that you hate. I have two other digital cameras but neither fully met my needs. A few weeks ago I bought a Sony Cyber-shot DSC W50. It is an excellent and very compact camera. I is compact enough to fit in my pant or shirt pocket but takes excellent pictures inside and out. It comes with a rechargable battery and charger.I reset the ISO from 1000 to 400 as suggested by Camera sites. It was in my pocket...

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Doesn't it bring a smile to your face when you see conservative christian types rating you down just because they can't come up with a decent argument to defend their own beliefs? No. But I do really get tired of people who come on here with questions belittling other people's religion for no other reason so that they can snipe at people who come on to defend their faith. I don't care if a person is an atheist, a satinist or whatever. That's their business. Why do they have to keep beating the drum about it. So be an Athiest or whatever. Just quit harping...

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Would you leave a tip even if you thought the waiter or waitress didn't seem to work for it? Yes. Because I know that their hourly wage is usually just a token one and they depend upon tips to have a livable wage. I usually frequent pretty much the same places and only the ones that are the best at a particular dish. I usually tip well and get remembered. So if I have received indifferent service this time next time it is better. But I am fairly demanding. I never let them seat me in a...

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Do you think Christmas is better than New Years?Or vice versus? I think Christmas could be better if it was celebrated as what it is supposed to be; a celebration of the birth of Christ. And a time of family togetherness. But it has been prostituted in America into an orgy of gift giving that many cannot afford but do anyway because of the perceived obligation to give gifts. The New Years holiday is pretty much about celebrating surviving another year and...

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Have you ever been arrested by the police or any other law enforcement agent? If so, were you put in jail? No. And I hope never to have that experience.

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If you were banished to a foreign planet (use your imaginations!) and sent to capture an alien, who would you take with you on your mission? One person only! Jessica Alba. Since I'm probably going to die anyway I may as well enjoy the trip and time on the planet. That alien can keep for a while. Never know; after a while I might figure since it is actually his planet I am the alien so why not live and let live. If someone else wants that alien so bad they can go get him.

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To what extent can native intelligence and common sense make up for lack of education? It really depends on what you mean by education. If you mean formal schooling I would think you should get at least a high school diploma even if you have to finish it via corrospondence course or internet learning. I know a woman personally who needed to have a a masters degree in order to advance in her career. She got it through an internet school and as that was her only obstacle to...

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Overall, what do you think the best country in the world is? Hard to say really. I would say it depends on what you want most. I like Ireland and England for the people but the climate is too wet and cold for me. America is a great country with a diverse variety of climates. For example Texas is good in the Spring and Fall but much too humid the rest of the year. Colorado is great in the summer but if you have to work the weather is a nuisance in the...

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Do you think people are good luck or bad luck or do you think everything is down to fate? I think what most people think of as good luck is nothing other than preperation meeting opportunity. Opportunities come to all of us but if we are not in a position to take advantage of them nothing will come of it. What people call bad luck is usually a result of people leaving no slack in the system to allow for inevitable setbacks. A good general always has reserves in place in order to...

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How drunk do you plan on getting on christmas eve? On Christmas Eve a little White Zinfandel since this is more of a family get together thing than anything else. And we open gifts on Christmas Eve. On New Years Eve we go to my Sisters in Kingwood as she has a huge house, jacuzzi, heated pool and all that. We party pretty good there as she has a plenty of bedrooms and even a guest house and we can sleep over instead of drive home. The next day...

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Do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"? Merry Christmas. That's what the legal holiday is anyway. In any case in America at least it is all about gift giving and shopping for gifts, bright lights and big displays and rounding out the years profits. Christ has been pretty much removed from it. So it is not a religious holiday in America anyway.

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Do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"? I've always said Merry Christmas. In all my life I have never had anyone object to it.

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What was the last thing you got for free? Nothing is ever free. The giver always receives or expects to receive something in return. But this is not always a negative thing. For example if giving you pleasure gives another pleasure than that is a good thing.

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What is the meaning of life? Having something going on in your own life that is important enough to you so that you occupy yourself with it rather than meddling in others business.

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How does one become a Satanist? Why would anyone want to?

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If you could ask God one question, what would you ask? Is there life after death and in what manner? The fact that there is a God does not neccesarily mean that there is a life after death. But I sure hope so.

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If you could choose any career in the world. What would it be? Of Course I am doing fine now and would not go back and start any other career now but if I were starting out now I would be a realtor. Those people make money hand over fist. They make money when you buy a house, when you resell your house to someone else and on the next house they sell you. All with no real investment of their own money. Or with the Baby Boom about to retire I would go into...

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How much education do you have? Did you really need that much -- or even more perhaps? My formal education consisted of Public School and then University. I consider that it gave me the tools with which to continue my education. My education continues to this day and I expect it will for as long as I live. To stop learning is to stop growing which for every living organism means to begin the process of dying.

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How much would it cost me to get to Pasadena, Texas? More than it is worth. Over here we call it "Stinkydina" because of the smell from the massive Oil refineries nearby. If you did go you would want to fly in to Houston Hobby which is on the Southeast side of town and closer to Pasadena.

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What is your self-proclaimed biggest flaw? Can't seem to think of one.

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You know how when you go somewhere and you see someone smoking minding their business but then someone comes up to them saying how they shouldn't smoke.When do you think it will be acceptable to start heckling fat people eating fast food? In the case of smoking lets say I am sitting on a park bench enjoying a pleasant fall day. A very overweight person sits next to me eating fast food. While I know that since that person has ignored their own best interest and chosen to be overweight and almost certainly suffer from chronic health problems eventually I can not worry about it and enjoy the beautiful day. If a smoker sits next to...

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A friend of mine was raped recently while at work. She just found out that she is pregnant, and has every reason to believe that the child is the product of that rape. Is it right for her to abort the child? I believe she has every right to abort the birth. Isn't it enough that she was subjected to the brutality of a rape without having to subject herself to the futhur degradation of raising an amimals offspring. Get rid of it. It is her legally protected right to do so.

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What would you hold onto the longest if you had to give up everything else? My truck. It would give me shelter from the weather and mobility when I needed it. I would certainly need a way to work etc on the long way back. And a place to sleep at night.

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I f one day a computer could be able to perform as many functions a human brain, couldn't we download all of our thoughts and memories into it and live forever as a computer? Actually I have mulled over the same thought before and I would say it is not only possible but probably inevitable at some time in the future.

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Are police officers respected? I respect them. They have a very difficult and stressful job. And I know they have more patience than I do dealing with difficult people. There are a lot of people alive today for no other reason than it is illegal to kill them. The police prevent anarchy.

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Does anyone feel that common sense is getting less and less with each year and generation and why? No. I don't believe it is. Its just that that has become the perception because the media goes into any situation and ignores the 90% that are dealing with it and broadcast the 10% that are doing stupid things. 90% of the people deal with life succesfully but you will not see them on the evening news.

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Riddle me this....: What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? Niagra falls. I learned that when I visited it a couple of years ago. A fantastic sight.

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What was your favourite subject [if any] when you were in school or if you still are? History

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Is it really true that "everyone should be entitled to their opinion"? Yes; everyone is entitled to their opinion. And everyone else is entitled to not have to listen to it if they don't want to.

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What are some good tips for (mentally) surviving Christmas (or whatever your equivalent is), expecially for people on their own etc. Hiding under the bed with a bottle of Vodka until its all over is not an option! 8o) One Christmas I went to Las Vegas. Had a great time. It was relativly uncrowded and I didn't spend any more money than I would have if I had stayed home and bought gifts.

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Which one movie should you watch before you die? Dr Chivago. And I would turn the Air conditioner on high while watching it. It is not a movie but an experience.

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What should I ask my family for this Christmas, considering that I leave for boot camp in two months? A laptop computer with a screen no larger than 14 inches. This is big enough to fit in a bag with your stuff but not so big it gets to be a pain. Also they are relativly inexpensive and if they get lost or stolen it is no big deal. Also I would strongly suggest one of those portable external hard drives about 80 gigs so that you can back up all your files. That way if your computer gets lost or...

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Why do you think there is such an opposition to women in combat situtaions in Iraq? Why would you send them to Iraq if they cant be in combat? Because 90% of the jobs in the military are non combat. So in actuality they can be done by a woman as well as a man. The primary objection to women in combat is an emotional rather that logical one. And America has a large enough manpower pool so it is not neccessary.

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Why is North Korea testing nuclear weapons when it is likely to lead to US intervention? It is not likely to lead to a US intervention. We've already had a ground war in Korea so we know what that would be like. And after a war in Iraq longer than WWII and still going on it would be almost impossible to gather support for a war in Korea. And we would be unable to use nuclear weapons be cause of the proximity of Japan, China, and South Korea. Once the military option is removed...

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If by law you had to have a tombstone when you were buried, what would you ask to have written on it? Life's a joke and all things show it. I thought so once and now I know it.

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Have you ever apologized for something you didn't do to keep the peace? No. If I didn't do it I didn't do it and that's that.

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How can i write letters to palestinian prisoners in israel? If you want to write letters why not to American servicemen in Iraq. People who have never been in a hostile environment overseas cannot appreciate how much it means to get a letter. Even from a stranger. A caveat: If you did write to Palestinians you should expect to be investigated by the FBI. That is if you live in the US.

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Is jumping from over 100 feet onto a concrete surface the most accessible and least survivable method of suicide? No. I would say it is doing as the Romans did. In a warm tub and opening your veins.

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Do you know your own blood type? Yes. But I guess only because I am a veteran. It was on my dogtag.

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What is the most important or useful fact that you know? That if you save and invest 10% - 50% of what you make no excuses no sad story's you'll never have to worry about money.

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Does anyone think that the movie the davinci code is telling the truth or is it just a movie to get people to talk? It's just a movie made to make money.

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Why are AB members allowed to be "anonymous"? I have trouble understanding this myself. I can understand people wanting to protect their privacy but this method of numerous people posting as anonymous is annoying. They should be required to set up a "screen name" of their choosing. That way it could be easily determined who was a serious poster and who just wants to come on and make snide remarks.

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Coming from America, Texas to be precise, do you think I would be well recieved in the UK if I were to take a trip there. I have traveled extensivly in Europe and whereas many people don't like the actions of our government on some matters they like Americans. That is unless they are arrogant and pushy as some Americans are. I have treated others with respect and been treated with respect in return.

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What is better adult, teenager or kid? An adult. You have greater control over your life and as long as you don't do something stupid that locks you in to crippling financial or family obligations you can take the good and leave off the bad. And you can choose who you can have or not have in your life.

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What happened to Mel Gibson? He's become anti-semetic, a real jerk, and above all apathetic, he cares not that he's a dick, only that people disagree with him (well, "some people" do) ...he made braveheart...BRAVEHEART...wha happen'd? I would say he is going through his midlife crises. In their fifties it sinks in for most men that they really are going to die same as everyone else. There is a part of everyones mind that somehow doesn't accept this fact up till then. It is especially hard for very succesful people to accept that they are not special after all and that everything they have spent a lifetime building will...

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Why do schools teach evolution, but say we do not teach any one belief or religion. i myself am christian, and i do not uderstand why they teach evolution. all the stuff that humans came from apes, i dont belive it and i dont want them to teach it. I can't speak for the Austrailians on this board but in American PUBLIC schools we cannot teach any religious explanation of how people came to be because of the Doctrine of the Seperation of Church and State. The public schools teach the THEORY of evoloution and must leave it up to the parents to choose what religious belief they wish to impart to their children if any. Like most things...

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Be creative. If you were homeless and had to stand on a street corner with a cardboard sign, what would you write? Can't say that I would ever do it. There are too many ways to make money easier but I suppose If I did it on a dare and was going to donate the money to the Salvation Army I would say "Downsized, Overqualified " And I would be clean and wear a suit. And I would make up a new sign every day. I've seen guys on streetcorners with old, dirty worn out signs that said "out of...

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Why do men insist on driving women crazy? Because it's fun.

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Why did American soldiers kill innocent people at My Lai in 1968? I suppose the most accurate answer would be that sometimes things just get out of hand. Atrocities have occured in every war commited by every army. My University professor told me of how he was ordered to kill anything that moved (men, women, children, cats, dogs, rats, anything) in a town in Germany in World War II. All that really needs to occur is for the soldiers to believe that they...

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What do Catholics think about gays? There is not enough room in the comment section to respond to Keaners bigoted and prejudiced slanders against Catholics. Such as saying that "most' Catholic priest are sexual preditors and other such slanders. And quite frankly I am suprised that the Answer bag staff allows such slander to go unchallenged. I am sure there are in fact some priest,preachers, rabbi's, teachers,...

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Truly and honestly, how much do you think fear controls our lives? I think people who watch a lot of TV probably have a lot more fears than those who don't. I don't watch much TV except that I record the nightly news and Letterman and Craig Fergeson on my DVD recorder and watch the parts I want later at night. My primary outside imput is reading so I skip much of the trash peaple have put in their mind by TV. TV is one of the greatest fear mongers of...

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How do you deal with nasty people? I often get enraged by people who do not have minimum sense of decent behaviour outside home and creates discomfort for other people. What is your strategy for dealing with such people? I avoid them as much as possible. While it is not always possible, having to associate with rude and ignorant people can be minimized. For instance I try to shop at times I have researched out to be the least crowded time of day, usually during working hours for most people or late at night for 24 hour stores. I always have some "homework" with me that I study while waiting in...

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What do Catholics think about gays? The church can state its doctrine all it wants but people are going to make up their own mind about what they think. I would say that is true for most religions. Especially in America.

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Can anyone tell me what artists and songs (preferably without lyrics) are good to listen to while studying? Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

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Does being intelligent mean the amount of knowledge you posess or the ability to learn? The ability to learn yes but more importantly taking the time and exerting the effort to learn. If all Einstein had done was watch TV and "hang out" with the guys what difference would he have made.

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Can you be arrested for not making your car payment? Ususlly what occurs if you don't make car payments is that the car is reposessed and then resold at a public auction for a low price and then you are sued for the difference. If you are only a payment or so behind your best course is to go talk to your creditor and see if you can work something out. If you think your car is going to be repoed anyway the best thing to do is to clean it...

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If you accidentally threw up on a police officer can you get aressted for doing so? If it really was an accident the officer would certainly be annoyed but probably not arrest you for that. He might arrest you for Public Intoxication though if that were the case. I wouldn't consider the case of someone getting drunk and then throwing up on me as an "accident". Just them being stupid.

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A friend of mine told me that she saw my boyfriend cheating or with someone else. Is it my business to know who that someone else was? Yes because that "someone else" may have a venereal disease. If he is having sex with her he may transmit it to you. It is very much your business to know if he has other sex partners and who they are.

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I cheated on my bf of 5 years for the first time,i kissed another guy then week later slept with the same guy, but i dont feel guilty. i told my bf about the kiss but nothing else and he was fine with it. is this totally strange? If he is not upset about you kissing another guy then he really doesn't care that much about you except perhaps on a sexual level. Same with you sleeping with someone else. You've already checked out just not moved on.

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Has there ever been a time when you couldn't solve a problem in your life? Back before I was financially secure I had situations that I had to live with for a while. But can't honestly say that I ever had a problem that money couldn't solve. So that now that I am finacially secure even what would have once been a problem such as my transmission falling out is now merely a matter of taking it by the shop and leaving it and then using my other vehicle till it...

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Who was your hero when you were little? I am sure that you yourself in your career have done more good than even you are aware of.

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Who was your hero when you were little? I grew up in Texas so it was Davy Crockett and the hero's of the Alamo.

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When will the ongoing violence in Iraq end? The government which we have installed in Iraq is one of the Shiite majority which is currently trying to get control of its army so that it can use it to supress the Sunni militias. If it is successful I would imagine that it will then use its army and police force to supress the Sunni minority and the most likely senario would be that the clergy will come forward after the US forces leave and...

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When will the ongoing violence in Iraq end? Never. But as soon as our troops are pulled out the news media will quit reporting on it since Americans are no longer involved and so most Americans no longer will care. Much like in Lebanon.

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What is the name of the nearest star from earth The Sun.

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I had a good relationship with my boyf, but its about 2 months that he stopped calling me. when I call him or text him he never respones to my text or my call. He texts me whenever he wants. shall I answer his text or leave him? I would say that if someone doesn't call you in a week they don't respect you. I would say if they care about you they would call at least every 3 days unless they are on submarine duty or something. If they call only once a week or so you are "just a friend". We all know what that means.

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Is bullying stressful for kids ages seven to 13? I would say that bullying is stressful for a person of any age.

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The pic went out on my plasma tv. I can still hear the volume but cant see anything on the screen. If I leave it off for a while when i turn it on i can see the pic for 5 mins. but then it goes out again. when i tap the tv, the pic apprears briefly. help! Before I tried anything else I would check the Audio and Video cables that run between your DVD player, tuner etc to your TV. Perhaps they are lose or slipped out a bit when you moved the TV. That's the first thing I would try. See that they are firmly in on both ends.

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Do you think you know more than most people, less than most people, or about the same as most people? I know more than most people beyond any doubt because my knowledge is based on doing my homework whenever I want to know about something rather than talking to others. Most people gather their knowledge from talking to other people who have not done their homework on anything either. The majority of people have gotten their view of the world from programming on TV and not taken the time to do...

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What makes a man a man? A man becomes a man when he takes personal responsibility for his life and his destiny.

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What are the pros and cons of the Iraq War? The politicians of both parties can use it as an issue to keep the media focused on so that neither one of them have to deal with the unpopular problems such as the deficit,under funded social security, lack of medical care for people who have worked all their lives but lost their insurance when their job was exported, etc. This generation is just going to pass those problems on to the next...

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What annoys you more than anything? Someone playing music very loudly. If they want to play it that loud they should use earphones. And people who leave their barking dogs out all day.

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An ex-boyfriend once told me it would do me good to be poor..... i wasn't exactly rich at the time, is he right? I don't believe so. Just because a person is well off finacially doesn't mean they have to be frivolous with their life. I personally believe financial security allows you to focus on the 10% that matters and discard the rest.

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Would you recommend the book Paradise Lost, and where can I get a copy? Not particularly. If you want to read a classic and one that is as relevant today as the day it was written read Emersons essays particularly the one on Self Reliance. You can check out both at the library or if you want a copy of your own go to Half Price books.

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We are vegetarians. need more protein. any suggestions? Go to the library and check out Jane Brody's Nutrition Book and Jane brody's Good Food Book.

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Why dont boys have as many feelings twoards girls and girls have a lot more feelings twoards boys? Because biologically speaking once a boy impregnates a girl as far as nature is concerned he is unnecessary. The girl can take care of and raise the child if he is killed in war, a fight, or hunting. Nature doesn’t care if you love each other or even like each other. Nature just wants the species to endure. Natures aim from the girls side is that she has a much greater chance of survival...

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If you could have one wish, what would it be? For there not to have been a draft in my generation. This generation of young men really don't appreciate how blessed they have been not to have to go to war unless they voluntarily joined the military. There are no draftees in Iraq.

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Where do single women between the ages of 24 and 30 interested in a lifelong relationship hang out? Not enough room in comments to answer. If you want to meet women you must make yourself as physically attractive as possible. You will not meet them in the first place if you dress poorly. Or your breath smells. Or if you skipped your shower today. Or if you are 50 lbs overweight. Or any other of a dozen correctable errors. If you are having trouble meeting women it most likely has to do with...

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Where do single women between the ages of 24 and 30 interested in a lifelong relationship hang out? Church groups.

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Why do convenience stores that are open 24 hours a day have locks on their doors? So when they need to go to the restroom or restock the cooler etc. they can lock the door and do so.

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I'm male professional working with people, how do I stop getting attracted to my clients? If you are married with children it is easy. Just think about how much alimony and child support would cost. Just $1500 a month child support X12= $18,000 a year X 20Years = $360,000. No sex is worth that.

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WHAT ARE THE FIVE STAGES OF DEATH? I am assuming you mean a person who is dying from a terminal Illness. They are: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

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What city(ies) would you like to live in? I live in the Denver area in the summer and in the Austin area during the Winter. Both have attractive, well educated people with lots of hiking/biking trails. Best of both worlds. And Denver is just a short drive into the mountains to the west.

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What's the best weapon of choice? You didn't specify military or civilian use. For personal defense I have always had a 12 gauge pump shotgun handy. If you choose not to use lethal force you can always use the butt end instead. Good to have options.

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Do you think that Kim Jong Il of North Korea and Gearge Bush of USA will start a war between each other? First off I need to clarify that I am not a Democrat, or Republican or belong to any other political party. I have always thought for myself and not had my opinion preprocessed and handed to me by the media a political party or any other group. I supported the use of force against Al Qaeda and against the governments that provided refuge to terrorist groups. I still support such actions. I...

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Do you think that Kim Jong Il of North Korea and Gearge Bush of USA will start a war between each other? No. It serves the interest of both countries governments to keep their people focused on foreign enemies rather than problems at home. But you really don't want to start a war you just want to create a climate of fear so that the people will feel they need their governments to "protect" them. I believe it was Michaevelli who said if a government does not have an enemy it is...

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What would happen to an inactive soldier who was reactivated but chose not to go to war? I would imagine a military well aware of the political sensitivity of prosecuting such a person would avoid criminal prosecution. It would be handled by administrative means. Reduction in rank. Reassignment to undesirable duties and post. Being made ashamed that their unit and friends would have to serve without them. When I was in the Air Force during the Vietnam war troublemakers soon...

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If the invasion of Iraq was illegal, why have Bush and Blair not been charged with anything? It wasn't illegal. The President is the Commander in Chief and can order our military forces into a war any time he wishes. He doesn't need the Congresses, the American people or anyone else's permission. He only needs the Congress for a "Declaration of War". He can keep them there as long as he wants and will. There was no declaration of war in the Korean War or...

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Is it wrong for me to want to sleep with three more people because my girlfriend has slept with five and I've only slept with two? Whether it is right or wrong is not the point. Every time she or you sleep with another sex partner the possibility is raised that one of you will contract a venereal disease and transmit it to the other. That and the assurance of parentage is the real reason for having one partner. It is not a moral issue. It is a health issue.

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Will there ever be a long-term solution to the conflicts between Iraq and the US? Not really. The next administration whether it is Republican or Democrat will make some face saving gestures and get out pretty much as we finally had to do in Vietnam. Then the Iraqi's will have a civil war and one side or the other will establish a peace enforced by terror. I am always amazed that anyone could be suprised by the insurgency. Really amazed. Did anyone really believe that...

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Can a citizen of Ireland who is living in the United States collect winnings from a state lottery? Absolutly. Illegal aliens from Mexico have won the Texas state Lottery. And a Mexican illegal alien won the Colorado state lottery when I was there before. It doesn't matter where your are from. You will have to pay Federal and in some cases State taxes on your winnings though.

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Why are we trying to send people to Mars when there are starving people on Earth? I don't think the rulers of America wants to send people to Mars or anywhere else so much as they want to develop a technology that at some time in the future could defend the planet against an impact by a large meteor which will have a devestating impact on the earth. Such an impact could destroy all animal life on the earths surface. It has happened in the past and certainly will happen...

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My mom is half Creole, a quarter Italian, and a quarter Irish. My dad is half Native American and half white. What am I considered? American

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WHO WAS THE PRESIDENT OF USA WHEN USA BOMBERING THE HEROSHIMA CITY OF JAPAN. Truman

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If you were recruited to war, would you go? Speaking from actual experience I could not be recruited to fight in the Vietnam war but when I was drafted at the age of 22 had to go. I did not ever feel my country was at any risk from the North Vietnamese but I was drafted so I went. I can't say I was ever proud of it. War degrades all who take part in it. Those who think otherwise need to watch "All Quiet On The Western...

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What is the value of human life? There is no real value. The same person who says he values his life will pass in a no passing zone on a hill not knowing if a Semi-truck is coming from the other side. If 2 Americans a day are killed in Iraq I am deeply disturbed but really don't care about the 40 to 100 Iraquis killed in the same day. I believe most people value their own life and that of their families but they are...

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Why do "the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer"? Because the rich keep on doing the things that made them rich and the poor keep on doing the things that made them poor. Best advice I ever got was to "watch what the poor people do, and don't do it".

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Boyfriend is crazy his name is on the lease, i am single mom of four year old, this weekend he attempted sucide and i am really scared for me and my child to be around him, he will not leave and landlord is saying too bad, not her problem, help You said his name was on the lease, not yours. So they cannot sue you for it. They might try to Bluff you and threaten to sue but it is all a bluff. I fail to understand why you are even hesitating to leave. What possession that you may lose is worth more than your life and that of the child. Everything else is expendable.

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Can I evict my sister from my small apartment in my home? We have no lease. How can I evict her? Can I just set her belongings outside? I know in Houston if there is a dispute going on and one person wants the other out all the cops ask is whose name is on the lease.

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Can I evict my sister from my small apartment in my home? We have no lease. How can I evict her? Can I just set her belongings outside? I got rid of an ex girlfriend once by continually putting all her stuff boxed up out on the patio till she finally found another guy to live off of. Everytime she left I put her stuff out and everyime she came back she brought some of it back in. And when she left again I put it back out again. But I finally got her to leave that way. As far as legal I would think you would need to make sure...

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How does one make more friends, and ones who really appreciate that person? By listening to them. Everyone wants to talk and show how clever they are. If you will be the one in 10 million who listens you will be welcome everywhere. And perhaps be well informed in the bargain.

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If you had just one hour to be with a person in your past, who would it be? My dog.

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Is this saying true? "if its too loud, then you're too old". NO