Jenny Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 There are ignorant people everywhere, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'd vote for him if he came out and claimed to be a Zoroastrian ! Man! he's a good speaker which I haven't seen since Kennedy - and he was dead before I was born .* * Barack Obama does not endorse- nor even want Kevin's suggestions nor opinions - and would likely reject them out of common sense in most circumstances - but in this case will live with them , if need be . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 What's grinding my gears is that I just got my "stimulus check" . W sent me my own GD money so I can pay my bills. Thanks a pantload, Chet. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 The only thing I ever consider when voting for a candidate is their politics and what good/harm they will bring to my country. Race,gender,religion etc. just doesn't play into it for me. If I think the candidate is the best one for this country he/she will have my vote. The biggest thing that will turn me against any candidate is mud slinging. IMHO it shows a complete lack of class. And who wants a lack class man/woman representing this country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 What's grinding my gears is that I just got my "stimulus check" . W sent me my own GD money so I can pay my bills. Thanks a pantload, Chet. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. ^ ^ My sentiments exactly Peachy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 "To the efficacy and permanency of your Union, a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliance, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced. Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay, by the adoption of a constitution of government better calculated than your former for an intimate union, and for the efficacious management of your common concerns. This government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support. Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true liberty. The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government." -George Washington, Farewell Address The person who does the best to show they can live up to that is the person who will get my vote. Right now, it's Obama by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Another statement from his farewell address we should have listened to: "The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty." Summary: Political parties will destroy the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 "To the efficacy and permanency of your Union, a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliance, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced. Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay, by the adoption of a constitution of government better calculated than your former for an intimate union, and for the efficacious management of your common concerns. This government, the offspring of our own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support. Respect for its authority, compliance with its laws, acquiescence in its measures, are duties enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true liberty. The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government." -George Washington, Farewell Address Damn, that's a lot of words. You sure Floyd didn't write it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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_Laurie_ Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Our health care system sucks! My Dad has been in and out of the hospital for almost a year now, and his insurance only covers a small part of it...and if you're old and sick it sucks even more...My Dad has had to sell his car, and his house to help pay for medical bills that adds up in the thousands!...the house sold for a lot less than what it's worth because nobody is buying houses now, because of our economy...everything he's worked for his whole life is gone... Sorry, I'm in a crappy mood right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Then you probably wouldn't want to vote for McCain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 That's for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm so sorry, Laurie. I understand the situation. I have racked up quite a few medical bills lately and even though I am blessed to have decent insurance, I still owe a snotload of money. I have said numerous times that I can't imagine what it must be like for people who have little or no insurance at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm still paying bills (and will be for several more months) for my surgery back in November for those little things not covered by insurance. Co-pays, medical equipment, etc., etc. Bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I have to say that in Spain we have an amazing health system. It covers almost everything (not dentists though...) Even for unemployed people. Even for me, being a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 We have one of the best health systems, I'm very proud of that. It Makes me wanna stay here. I get my results of this year, and I don't think I'll have passed all exams, I'm nervous and I hope I can get some sleep tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 nobody passses all exams on the first try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 a few do, and I thought I stood a chance to be one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 eg Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Micheal Dell didn't even finish college / university Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 there's hope :happybanana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Every time I think I won't pass or my essay's utter crap, things go just fine... so don't worry too much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Furthering one's formal education is profoundly better than a disposition to do otherwise. To earnestly pursue a concrete dream is better still. Education may breed success. Success always breeds success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm looking after my grandmother's cat till Sunday, and the internet here is excruciatingly slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 cats are lovely, you two just need to get to know each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 We know each other very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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