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dda
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General Discussions
21 Sep 2010, 19:41
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Medicinal Marijuana
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3,061
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dda
Medicinal Marijuana
A few years ago the State of California passed the "Compassionate Marijuana Use" initiative. It made it leagal, as far as the Great State of California was concerned, for individuals with a serious...
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General Discussions
21 Sep 2010, 19:22
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3
Will you still need me? Will you still feed me?
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3,014
Posted By
dda
Will you still need me? Will you still feed me?
For the next year I will get to experience the answer to the questions posed by the Beatles when I was much younger.
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General Discussions
21 Sep 2010, 19:20
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Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Re: Hurricane Katrina
I don't blame Democrats or Republicans. I don't blame conservatives or liberals. I blame dishonest politicians.
As to addressing the differences in ideology between liberals and conservatives,...
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General Discussions
21 Sep 2010, 18:56
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
Thank you. Sameness would be boring.
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General Discussions
21 Sep 2010, 18:31
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29
The "Intellectual" Left
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Posted By
dda
Re: The "Intellectual" Left
Let's back up then.
[What left?}
The American left. Perhaps, as some have suggested, the not as right as the far right. But those on the political left in the United States.
[For that...
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General Discussions
17 Sep 2010, 21:21
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15
Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Re: Hurricane Katrina
{Considering it's the army corps of engineers who, on my understanding, are meant to be responsible for building and maintaining said leeves, and said institution is a federal one, one rather wonders...
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General Discussions
17 Sep 2010, 18:09
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
That may well be. They seem to be used with a lack of precision in most discussions.
If you would care to clarify the distinction you propose, I would be happy to limit myself to that...
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General Discussions
17 Sep 2010, 18:05
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29
The "Intellectual" Left
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8,703
Posted By
dda
Re: The "Intellectual" Left
If this was only true of political debate and issues, it would be far more understandable. However, it is not limited to this but also seems to frequently raise it's ugly head in academia, religion...
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General Discussions
17 Sep 2010, 18:01
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The "Intellectual" Left
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8,703
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dda
Re: The "Intellectual" Left
No. It was an observation. I first noticed it when I was in school. Those who professed to be intellectuals were usually (not catagorically) those who were least tollerant of the views of others. ...
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17 Sep 2010, 17:57
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The "Intellectual" Left
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Posted By
dda
Re: The "Intellectual" Left
Good. You have demeaned me. You have demeaned an entire country. I don't know whether you profess to be in any way intellectual but you certainly are following in the pattern of which I complain.
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17 Sep 2010, 17:53
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The "Intellectual" Left
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8,703
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dda
Re: The "Intellectual" Left
Demeaning without presenting a position.
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General Discussions
16 Sep 2010, 05:52
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29
The "Intellectual" Left
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8,703
Posted By
dda
The "Intellectual" Left
The Left, in the United States, lays claim to all intellectual high ground. Most of higher education is stocked by members of the Left intelligentsia. And yet, the attacks on leaders on the right...
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General Discussions
16 Sep 2010, 05:22
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29
The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
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13,113
Posted By
dda
Re: The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
If you get in trouble, I have a friend in the Contra Costa DA's office.
Forum:
General Discussions
16 Sep 2010, 05:21
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15
Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Re: Hurricane Katrina
Pay attention.
I didn't blame Katrina on Obama.
However, it wasn't Bush that screwed up either.
It was the Governor of the state of Louisiana (at the time a Democrat) and the Mayor of New...
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General Discussions
14 Sep 2010, 01:08
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The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
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13,113
Posted By
dda
Re: The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
How's Walnut Creek?
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General Discussions
14 Sep 2010, 01:07
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15
Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Re: Hurricane Katrina
In the years BEFORE Katrina something in the neighborhood of 2 or 3 billion dollars was sent to Louisiana to build up the levees. However, the liberals in Louisiana felt that spending it on...
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General Discussions
14 Sep 2010, 01:04
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
However, it isn't likely to break outr any time.
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General Discussions
14 Sep 2010, 01:03
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dda
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3,866
Posted By
dda
Re: dda
If Yahwe's gone then I guess a happy birthday thread next month is useless.
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General Discussions
4 Sep 2010, 01:12
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Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Re: Gifts
Have you ever noticed that the people in power usually seem to be the rich? Have you noticed that even those who are professing to want to take money from the rich and give it to the poor seem to be...
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4 Sep 2010, 01:03
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
Thought? Damn, now I'm doing it.
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General Discussions
4 Sep 2010, 01:00
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dda
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3,866
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dda
Re: dda
I picked this particular venue for fagging things up. I felt sure no one would notice. Was I somehow wrong?
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General Discussions
4 Sep 2010, 00:58
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So it turns out fat is fine.
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Posted By
dda
Re: So it turns out fat is fine.
It is also a problem for alcoholics and others who have effectively destroyed their liver. However, thank you for this post, I hadn't revisited the current wisdom on the problem. It doesn't help me...
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General Discussions
4 Sep 2010, 00:54
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The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
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13,113
Posted By
dda
Re: The Skiddy and Marilyn Manson ultra ideas thread.
[QUOTE=oil;3198142]the fact that this forum is completely dead. QUOTE]
Threads like this should revive it.
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General Discussions
31 Aug 2010, 00:15
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11
Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Re: Gifts
The first job of any power system is to maintain its own existence. Altruism has very little to do with anything that a government does. Governments tend to grow and gather power to those in...
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General Discussions
31 Aug 2010, 00:04
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
Total equality would be boring.
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30 Aug 2010, 01:22
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11
Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Re: Gifts
Government still expects you to show your gratitude by supporting their continuance in power. In the U. S. this takes the form of accusing the other party of being evil people with no human...
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General Discussions
30 Aug 2010, 01:16
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10
So it turns out fat is fine.
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3,829
Posted By
dda
Re: So it turns out fat is fine.
That sounds very nice, however, you need to keep a watch on your ketones. Ketoacidosis can kill you. It destroys some internal organs in some fashion or the other. Please look it up and note the...
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 23:08
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Philosophy
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5,139
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosophy
Better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
You have posted a new thread.
This makes me happy.
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 23:05
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11
Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Re: Gifts
Yes you can. I do now.
However, government ALWAYS expects something in return.
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 23:03
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11
Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Re: Gifts
He lives nearby and we run into each other occasionally.
He is the dean of a small law school and has, in the past, asked me to sit as a judge for their moot court competition.
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 23:01
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10
So it turns out fat is fine.
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3,829
Posted By
dda
Re: So it turns out fat is fine.
I have lost some weight, almost but not quite died of a heart attack, have diabetes and now, apparently, as pointed out in another thread, am starting to laugh it up with....uh....whatever.
Still...
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 22:56
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
Views:
7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
One of the dangers of growing old. You can remember your childhood but not recent events.
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 19:16
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11
Gifts
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2,756
Posted By
dda
Gifts
About 50 year ago, I learned a life lesson which has been something I have lived by since.
When I was a young lad, I collected baseball trading cards avidly. I spent most of my money (admittedly...
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 18:12
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12
Philosophy
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5,139
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosophy
Apparently I haven't quite gotten the hang of how to edit.
Forum:
General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 18:11
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12
Philosophy
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5,139
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosophy
Where is the Oil generated thread? I must have missed it.
Forum:
General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 18:10
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12
Philosophy
Views:
5,139
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosophy
Where is the Oil generated thread?
Forum:
General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 18:08
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15
Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Re: Hurricane Katrina
What is needed in New Orleans and Louisiana is a less corrupt political infrastructure. Jindal has made a good start but has a long history of the way things are done in Louisiana to overcome.
...
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General Discussions
29 Aug 2010, 18:00
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
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7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
It is hardly a question of capitalism vs non-capitalism.
Capitalism, when working correctly, should be the more efficient use of resources winning over the less efficient. Your workers are a...
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General Discussions
28 Aug 2010, 07:24
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15
Hurricane Katrina
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6,296
Posted By
dda
Hurricane Katrina
August 28 is the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina. Billions of dollars have been poured into New Orleans and most of the homes which were destroyed during Katrina are STILL destroyed. Only...
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General Discussions
28 Aug 2010, 07:18
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
Views:
7,596
Posted By
dda
Re: Return of a Working Class Hero
We frequently go to Walnut Creek. My wife likes to shop at Nordstroms and several other stores. The computer I am typing this on was bought at the Apple Store in Walnut Creek. While in Walnut...
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General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 04:58
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28
Return of a Working Class Hero
Views:
7,596
Posted By
dda
Return of a Working Class Hero
Once again I have been called to do battle with the imperial forces of oppression of the working class.
In San Joaquin County we have a thriving wine industry. Many square miles of land is...
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General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:38
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98
Almost a decade!
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34,121
Posted By
dda
Re: Almost a decade!
I always like Skiddy's scooter.
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:36
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2
What are you listening now?
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3,208
Posted By
dda
Re: What are you listening now?
Sean Hannity
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General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:32
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12
Philosophy
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5,139
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosophy
It may take a few years to get to a second page but is possible if one just ignores the original post.
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General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:30
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
Posted By
dda
Re: A Plane Problem
The perpetual thread.
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:28
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23
Why I am sad
Views:
7,822
Posted By
dda
Re: Why I am sad
Too many threads about there not being any new threads.
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:22
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14
Where the ****
Views:
6,315
Posted By
dda
Re: Where the ****
Recently a stray cat arrived at our house and I named the cat Ginger, due to coloring, I truly thought of naming it Gordon but it turned out to be a female.
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:17
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46
To Yahwe
Views:
20,735
Posted By
dda
Re: To Yahwe
I, for one, am exceedingly hopeful that one day all things old will be worth a lot of money. Less than a month from my 64th birthday I am willing to become worth a lot of money if only Obama and the...
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General Discussions
26 Aug 2010, 03:10
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6
It's a bit quiet in here...
Views:
5,940
Posted By
dda
Re: It's a bit quiet in here...
Not much to say. Not much being said.
Forum:
General Discussions
19 Mar 2010, 22:47
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50
The end of british democracy?
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7,161
Posted By
dda
Re: The end of british democracy?
Brand new memeber looks up a 2 1/2 year old thread and bumbs it. An interesting introduction to GD.
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General Discussions
14 Jan 2010, 00:03
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23
Why I am sad
Views:
7,822
Posted By
dda
Re: Why I am sad
Now see, I never let that get in my way.
Personally, I blame Obama.
Things were so much better under Bush.
Forum:
General Discussions
6 Jan 2010, 01:10
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41
Signs you are getting grown up
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19,023
Posted By
dda
Re: Signs you are getting grown up
Not sure? Can't quite remember what it's called.
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General Discussions
6 Jan 2010, 01:07
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46
To Yahwe
Views:
20,735
Posted By
dda
Re: To Yahwe
Is this person a Republican?
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General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:32
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46
To Yahwe
Views:
20,735
Posted By
dda
Re: To Yahwe
I might note that just about everyone who has posted in the last few months are people who have been around for several years. There are no new folks. In fact I am the "Newb" on this thread. How...
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General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:24
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10
What did YOU eat today?
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3,697
Posted By
dda
Re: What did YOU eat today?
I had a taco and a chimichanga for lunch today.
Forum:
General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:21
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41
Signs you are getting grown up
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19,023
Posted By
dda
Re: Signs you are getting grown up
So where are you warping the unsuspecting minds of todays youth?
I find in rather interesting to watch you all getting more mature as I begin my trip into my second-childhood.
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General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:18
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41
Signs you are getting grown up
Views:
19,023
Posted By
dda
Re: Signs you are getting grown up
I purchased one of those for The Lady Joy a few years ago. However, all we use it for is preparing cookie dough.
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General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:03
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31
Whats the LAST thing you purchased?
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6,167
Posted By
dda
Re: Whats the LAST thing you purchased?
Chicken tenders for myself and clam chowder in a bread bowl for my wife.
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General Discussions
5 Jan 2010, 07:01
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57
who still alive?
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16,086
Posted By
dda
Re: who still alive?
Damn.
Forum:
General Discussions
11 Nov 2009, 04:38
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4
How olf wer you on November 9, 1989?
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3,383
Posted By
dda
How olf wer you on November 9, 1989?
There are some watershed dates in modern history. One of those was November 9, 1989. How old were you at that time and do you have any memories of that time? How do you view the event of that day?...
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General Discussions
11 Nov 2009, 04:15
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35
Obama
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25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
The United States is not perfect. No argument there. However, it still begs the question, what is the alternative at this time?
Yahwe is correct when he says that America took on the mantle of...
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General Discussions
7 Nov 2009, 16:56
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
1. There may well be good reason to cry.
2. Pzx Romana wasn't that paxfull.
3. Can collapse and fall.
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General Discussions
7 Nov 2009, 16:53
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
Good. As long as no one worries things can only get better, right?
There is no justification. However, this doesn't stop it from happening and who is in charge does make a difference
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General Discussions
5 Nov 2009, 19:02
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
I don't believe that super-powers are super-powers in orde to provide justice for the world.
However, the U. S. is (or perhaps has) abdicating the role. It is becoming increasingly clear that...
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General Discussions
5 Nov 2009, 18:50
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
I also found it interesting.
However, in the context of the discussion about Obama's policy. None of those ideas seem to be included in the 2,000+ pages of the current proposal. There are,...
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General Discussions
5 Nov 2009, 05:19
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
A man comes up to me and says "you need a new car". He then offers me a Huyndai and wants me to pay him for a Rolls Royce. Good deal? Should I jump on it?
The Democratic health care plan isn't...
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General Discussions
4 Nov 2009, 04:52
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
A rational approach to health care would include some improvements to the current system in the U. S. However, you misunderstood the 2% number I cited regarding the current Democratic health care...
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General Discussions
4 Nov 2009, 04:28
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14
The British National party and the BBC
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4,733
Posted By
dda
Re: The British National party and the BBC
I have no doubt.
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 22:33
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8
Environmental Questions
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3,477
Posted By
dda
Re: Environmental Questions
There has been research in antiarctica on ice cores take which indicate that there have been many incidences of the earth warming FOLLOWED by an increase in the CO2 level.
The current wisdom is...
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 21:33
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8
Environmental Questions
Views:
3,477
Posted By
dda
Re: Environmental Questions
Another question then. Do increased levels of CO2 cause global warming or does global warming cause increased levels of CO2? The evidence seems equivocal.
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 19:22
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8
Environmental Questions
Views:
3,477
Posted By
dda
Environmental Questions
Are there any estimates out there as to how long it would take the world to return to "normal" temperatures if man were to disappear tomorrow?
Is there any estimate as to what "normal" is?
If...
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 19:08
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49
What book are you reading now?
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13,575
Posted By
dda
Re: What book are you reading now?
Is this a Romantic Novel? Detective fiction? I haven't seen it on the news stand.
However, I like the title. I like apples.
Princeps Fury by Butcher
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 19:06
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1
British Police goes DDR
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2,379
Posted By
dda
Re: British Police goes DDR
Certainly they are the paragons of police virtue that say the Cheka, NKVD, OGPU, GUGB, NKGB, MGB, MVD and KGB were. Now those were real police.
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 19:00
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19
Favorite "song"
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6,353
Posted By
dda
Re: Favorite "song"
Sad Songs (They Say So Much) - Elton John
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 18:55
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14
The British National party and the BBC
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4,733
Posted By
dda
Re: The British National party and the BBC
But you just said that all of the parties engage in the same emotion laden rhetoric to appeal to the emotions of the masses. Who gets to decide who should and who should not be allowed to spew their...
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1 Nov 2009, 18:41
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
You are badly misinformed. There is no one in the U. S. who is outside of the "safety net". It is the law in the United States that no one can be refused health care if they present themselves to a...
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General Discussions
1 Nov 2009, 17:59
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31
Dhimmitude in the UK
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11,979
Posted By
dda
Re: Dhimmitude in the UK
No. The UK does not.
The UK does 2 things.
[I know that idiots would rather life was simple but (gratuitous insult please edit out) ] proper governance is complicated.
The Uk
1) has adopted...
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31 Oct 2009, 07:34
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14
The British National party and the BBC
Views:
4,733
Posted By
dda
Re: The British National party and the BBC
If one has any faith at all in the electorate then allowing the free airing of views by idiots should make it easier for the citizenry to make an informed decision to ignore them. Look at some of...
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31 Oct 2009, 07:25
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22
Would you rather shoot or shag Katie Price
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6,981
Posted By
dda
Re: Would you rather shoot or shag Katie Price
At my age, either would probably be fatal to one of us.
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General Discussions
31 Oct 2009, 07:22
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
Obama's Health Care Bill
1. Isn't Obama's (Harry Reed and Pelosi are carrying the water) U. S. presidents don't write legislation.
2. Will probably not result in better health care for...
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General Discussions
31 Oct 2009, 07:07
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35
Obama
Views:
25,172
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama
Swedes. Do you need more?
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General Discussions
25 Aug 2009, 21:51
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25
The lack of prosperity after WW2
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5,923
Posted By
dda
Re: The lack of prosperity after WW2
Why is it, do you suppose, that some cultures succeed and others fail?
Is it nature or nurture?
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General Discussions
5 Aug 2009, 00:37
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23
Obama is the antichrist
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5,124
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama is the antichrist
Why state the obvious?
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General Discussions
5 Aug 2009, 00:31
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
Views:
18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
An interesting question.
What would your answer be?
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General Discussions
9 Jul 2009, 21:35
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
Views:
18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
The true myth is that government really gives a shit. It doesn't for the most part.
The government is just another business. A business which wishes to grow and prosper. A business whose...
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General Discussions
9 Jul 2009, 19:42
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Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
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dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
Because government enterprises do not have to show a profit, they can, and usually do, have a competitive advantage over private companies. Government can subsidize their own enterprises and, should...
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8 Jul 2009, 00:48
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
Evidence and G. D. seems to be an odd concept. However, if you would deliniate which "crazy" claims you wish evidence on, I will attempt to obilge this obsessive need of yours.
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5 Jul 2009, 21:00
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
The question involves the proper role of government. While I think that Obama is in the process of ruining the country, aided and abetted by congress and the Supreme Court in many instances. My...
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5 Jul 2009, 19:02
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
There is an old saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
The problem with this is that more often comes at the expense of quality. The additional problem in the U. S. is that...
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4 Jul 2009, 17:43
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
Posted By
dda
Re: Is Bigger Government Better
Sadly, one will almost inevitably lead to the other, I fear.
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4 Jul 2009, 17:00
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51
Is Bigger Government Better
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18,473
Posted By
dda
Is Bigger Government Better
On American Independence Day, I watch my country in a mixture of bemusement and alarm. The country was founded on the principle that government needed to be controlled so that it didn't oppress the...
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4 Jul 2009, 16:44
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The King of Popped His Clogs
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4,017
Posted By
dda
Re: The King of Popped His Clogs
They are predicting that as many as 700,000 people may clog the area around the Staples Center for his memorial.
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28 Jun 2009, 06:05
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The King of Popped His Clogs
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4,017
Posted By
dda
Re: The King of Popped His Clogs
Newt leaves GD and Michael Jackson dies......coincidence or ........?
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6 Jun 2009, 04:00
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17
June 6th
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3,895
Posted By
dda
June 6th
66 years ago today, many young men gave their lives for the illusion we call freedom.
I salute their heroism.
Many other young men gave their lives in defense of state control.
I weep for...
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6 Jun 2009, 03:53
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8
Land Lord problems
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2,745
Posted By
dda
Re: Land Lord problems
Not many are well built when they are 61.
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General Discussions
3 Jun 2009, 02:32
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22
My Dilema
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4,923
Posted By
dda
Re: My Dilema
I always have trouble forgetting an injustice.
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2 Jun 2009, 17:31
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22
My Dilema
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4,923
Posted By
dda
Re: My Dilema
I only had one case where the murdered person named his killer before he died. It didn't make any difference as the jury didn't believe him anyway and the killer was aquitted.
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3 Mar 2009, 22:45
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50
Riddles!
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8,900
Posted By
dda
Re: Riddles!
Take your brother's ship.
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3 Mar 2009, 22:36
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30
A Working Class Hero Once Again
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8,355
Posted By
dda
Re: A Working Class Hero Once Again
You lost that one didn't you?
So, sad songs, then.
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28 Feb 2009, 06:55
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12
God is back!
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3,868
Posted By
dda
Re: God is back!
This has always been your hallmark.
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28 Feb 2009, 06:53
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30
A Working Class Hero Once Again
Views:
8,355
Posted By
dda
Re: A Working Class Hero Once Again
Arnold has never been a Republican. He has turned out to be a very weak governor. I long for the return of Gray Davis.
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28 Feb 2009, 06:51
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18
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
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4,497
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
The worry is that Obama may ban me. But then many may feel that this would be change they can believe in.
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28 Feb 2009, 00:23
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18
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
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4,497
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
The point here would be that although everyone bought into the hype that Obama was going to be different because of his stirring rhetoric that in so many ways it is business as usual.
The large...
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27 Feb 2009, 20:10
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12
Amazing Stimulus
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3,546
Posted By
dda
Re: Amazing Stimulus
Sadly, we have been forced to turn in all our tin foil. Rom Emanuel's idea.
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27 Feb 2009, 20:08
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18
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
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4,497
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
The point of the thread is that I am afraid that my country is on a ruinous course. Is this a new concern of mine? No. The warning signs were there during the last Bush term.
However, the...
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27 Feb 2009, 19:01
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8
Spaghetti
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3,451
Posted By
dda
Re: Spaghetti
That's the one!
It was a take off on a popular album by The Tiajuana Brass, "Whipped Cream and Other Delights."
I had forgotten how the comedians album cover was composed.
Thanks. That made...
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26 Feb 2009, 19:26
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17
Mind voting my brothers band?
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4,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Mind voting my brothers band?
I looked on the ballot but couldn't find McCain so didn't know what to do.
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26 Feb 2009, 19:23
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12
God is back!
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3,868
Posted By
dda
Re: God is back!
Why is there no post in this thread from Yahwe saying that he has never left?
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26 Feb 2009, 19:22
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18
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
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4,497
Posted By
dda
Re: Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
Do you really want the same government that ran the war running the health care system? I expect them to be every bit as effective.
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26 Feb 2009, 19:19
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5
Just to clear this up
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2,089
Posted By
dda
Re: Just to clear this up
Yep. About 90 miles away in Stockton. I actually spent a semester at San Jose State in the long ago and far away. San Joaquin county is actually a contiguous county with Santa Clara county.
...
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26 Feb 2009, 19:05
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18
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
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4,497
Posted By
dda
Obama Budget $3.55 Trillion
No piker this fellow.
The $3.55 trillion is just the regular budget (up some 30% over last years despite a downturn in the economy---god love the Democrats).
Of course this doesn't include the...
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26 Feb 2009, 18:55
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14
A Celebrity Once Again
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4,167
Posted By
dda
Re: A Celebrity Once Again
At my age I hate the term SEXagenarian. It seems somehow taunting.
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26 Feb 2009, 18:51
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12
Amazing Stimulus
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3,546
Posted By
dda
Re: Amazing Stimulus
They haven't taken them (yet) however, it appears they are in the process of putting a lien on the gold and silver dental work.
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26 Feb 2009, 18:49
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8
Spaghetti
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3,451
Posted By
dda
Re: Spaghetti
I wish I could have spaghetti but am denied acces to that many carbohydrates all at once.
There was a '60's album cover featuring an apparently nude woman sitting covered in a pile of spaghetti...
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26 Feb 2009, 18:46
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5
Just to clear this up
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2,089
Posted By
dda
Re: Just to clear this up
I tried to send you a pm but you obviously don't pick those up. So...
What is going on with you these days?
What happened to the masters at Arizona State? Finished? Quit? On going?
Did...
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26 Feb 2009, 18:36
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5
Just to clear this up
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2,089
Posted By
dda
Re: Just to clear this up
Conservatism did not blow up the world's economy. While Republicans lent a helping hand, it wasn't those who held to conservative principals. Had Republicans stuck to conservative principals while...
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18 Feb 2009, 07:22
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12
Amazing Stimulus
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3,546
Posted By
dda
Amazing Stimulus
In a masterpiece of political will, the US congress passed an 1100 page document within 24 hours of its presentation. The ink was still wet on the paper when it was voted on. No one (i repeat) no...
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18 Feb 2009, 07:02
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7
"Obama on My Mind"
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2,902
Posted By
dda
Re: "Obama on My Mind"
In a "The Nightmare before Christmas" sort of way.
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18 Feb 2009, 07:00
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12
God is back!
Views:
3,868
Posted By
dda
Re: God is back!
Did you have tickets to the '36 match then?
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General Discussions
18 Feb 2009, 06:57
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31
Dhimmitude in the UK
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11,979
Posted By
dda
Re: Dhimmitude in the UK
Fortunately Iran will soon have nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them so that they can set things to right. Oh happy day!
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18 Feb 2009, 06:46
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30
A Working Class Hero Once Again
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8,355
Posted By
dda
Re: A Working Class Hero Once Again
For those who wish to go back to a more open border, the news is good. The Obama administration and the Democrats are very much inclined to allow more immigration. Whether it is good or bad wil...
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18 Feb 2009, 06:37
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14
A Celebrity Once Again
Views:
4,167
Posted By
dda
Re: A Celebrity Once Again
I am told that it has been changed to the Discovery Channel ID, whatever the hell, that is. Apparently others found the show as boring as I did. They are supposed to give me additional info later...
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6 Feb 2009, 02:10
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14
A Celebrity Once Again
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4,167
Posted By
dda
Re: A Celebrity Once Again
I think that was what I was saying with the original post.
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5 Feb 2009, 23:56
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14
A Celebrity Once Again
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4,167
Posted By
dda
Re: A Celebrity Once Again
It is quite common for us celebraties to be the object of jealous resentment.
The life of the rich and famous is not without its trials.
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5 Feb 2009, 19:12
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5
When to stop...
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2,322
Posted By
dda
Re: When to stop...
Pedantic geek. Who would have thunk it?
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5 Feb 2009, 19:09
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7
"Obama on My Mind"
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2,902
Posted By
dda
"Obama on My Mind"
About 45 seconds ago I heard a news item that said that a musical had been written entitled "Obama on My Mind." The news also reported that it woud begin running next month...
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5 Feb 2009, 19:01
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30
A Working Class Hero Once Again
Views:
8,355
Posted By
dda
A Working Class Hero Once Again
I have been assigned a case to decide whether, what and who to prosecute. It is a case of a young woman (17 years old), an illegal alien farm worker, who died of a heat stroke while tending grape...
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5 Feb 2009, 18:47
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14
A Celebrity Once Again
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4,167
Posted By
dda
A Celebrity Once Again
Once again I will be in celebrity status.
Next Wednesday night on The Learning Channel I shall be seen in all of my resplendent glory being interviewed regarding a homicide case I prosecuted...
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3 Feb 2009, 23:05
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10
Approval Ratings
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3,152
Posted By
dda
Re: Approval Ratings
You never write any more. I'm get so lonely.
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30 Jan 2009, 23:40
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10
Approval Ratings
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3,152
Posted By
dda
Re: Approval Ratings
Not the least bit bitter. Nor the least bit blind. I do however notice things and refuse to close my eyes to things which I find of concern.
Would you have ignored such things had George Bush...
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29 Jan 2009, 06:44
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10
Approval Ratings
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3,152
Posted By
dda
Approval Ratings
I am being rather amused by the media's OCD in having to continually do polls on Obama's approbal rating. The man has only been in office for less than ten days and the press is reporting a second...
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29 Jan 2009, 06:32
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6
Jesus
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3,344
Posted By
dda
Re: Jesus
You say that as if it were a bad thing.
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29 Jan 2009, 06:30
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14
So I was driving to work...
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6,400
Posted By
dda
Re: So I was driving to work...
Interesting. Who did you give it to?
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22 Jan 2009, 00:22
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48
Heathrow expansion to go ahead
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11,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Any time the masses can be scared someone, notably politicians and their cronies, who find ways to profit from the ensuing hysteria.
I note, as an example, that whenever there is talk of reigning...
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21 Jan 2009, 02:06
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48
Heathrow expansion to go ahead
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11,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Apparently, Mars is warming as well. Our CO2 emisssions must really be astronomical.
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21 Jan 2009, 01:58
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48
Heathrow expansion to go ahead
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11,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Ah, your specialty.
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General Discussions
21 Jan 2009, 01:54
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11
Irony in Advertising
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3,499
Posted By
dda
Re: Irony in Advertising
Don't ask. Don't tell. Don't browse.
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General Discussions
16 Jan 2009, 01:30
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11
Irony in Advertising
Views:
3,499
Posted By
dda
Re: Irony in Advertising
If I were a right wing Christian, I would not have been able to admit to there having been an ice age or that the world existed more than 6,000 years ago.
This is not to say that I don't believe...
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16 Jan 2009, 01:26
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17
Imagining the Tenth Dimension
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5,991
Posted By
dda
Re: Imagining the Tenth Dimension
I am a Republican and thus am required to remain one demensional.
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16 Jan 2009, 01:17
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11
Irony in Advertising
Views:
3,499
Posted By
dda
Irony in Advertising
I noted, with a certain amount of amusement, the banner advertisement currently displaying at the top of my "Forums". The banner reads, "Meet Christian Singles in Your City."
While there are some...
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16 Jan 2009, 00:49
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48
Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Views:
11,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Heathrow expansion to go ahead
I know in Norway you may not have gotten the news that the ice age has ended, however, there was one. It was in all of the papers.
I am not sure how one explains the warming of the planet over an...
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16 Jan 2009, 00:39
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45
All Time Music - Top3
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54,918
Posted By
dda
Re: All Time Music - Top3
Everything since 1980 say is not music.
As for rap, it is a well known fact that the methane emissions from rap and rappers is the predoninant cause of global warming.
Only in Albuquerque, New...
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16 Jan 2009, 00:28
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48
Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Views:
11,210
Posted By
dda
Re: Heathrow expansion to go ahead
Earth's climate is always changing. It never stays the same. Thus any government which attempts to contradict the course of nature isn't well thought out. The earth has been warming, for the most...
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30 Dec 2008, 07:15
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19
e-fail
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4,991
Posted By
dda
Re: e-fail
The first date I took my wife on was to Palo Alto to see a football game. Palo Alto is the home of Stanford University, the Harvard of the West.
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30 Dec 2008, 07:08
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39
Are You in a Recession Yet?
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7,126
Posted By
dda
Re: Are You in a Recession Yet?
In a gesture of hands across the sea and such, I offer to take you to dinner should you come to the San Francisco Bay Area on your holiday. This would save you at least a little money.
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30 Dec 2008, 07:05
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39
Are You in a Recession Yet?
Views:
7,126
Posted By
dda
Re: Are You in a Recession Yet?
My hairline is where it has always been. In fact, since my heart attack my hair is growing faster than ever. Oddly, my hair, which was always straight, is now starting to get wavy. I blame Obama!
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30 Dec 2008, 07:01
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39
Are You in a Recession Yet?
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7,126
Posted By
dda
Re: Are You in a Recession Yet?
Does this mean that you ARE unemployed or that you will survive in the event that you become unemployed?
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6 Dec 2008, 00:17
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17
Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
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4,245
Posted By
dda
Re: Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
All whores wish they were madams.
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General Discussions
6 Dec 2008, 00:14
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39
Are You in a Recession Yet?
Views:
7,126
Posted By
dda
Re: Are You in a Recession Yet?
And I almost forgot....
What about QR5? Or does being victimized by recessive genes count?
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6 Dec 2008, 00:11
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39
Are You in a Recession Yet?
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7,126
Posted By
dda
Are You in a Recession Yet?
There seems to be a lot of economic bad news going around. Has it had any noticable effect on any of you on GD?
Has Yahwe had to start drinking an inferior appelation of Champagne?
Has Tomkat...
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6 Dec 2008, 00:04
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17
Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
Views:
4,245
Posted By
dda
Re: Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
All whores are capitalists though not all capitalists are whores.
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6 Dec 2008, 00:02
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56
Through the Fire and Flames
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10,535
Posted By
dda
Re: Through the Fire and Flames
We'll make a Republican of you yet!
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4 Dec 2008, 20:23
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17
Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
Views:
4,245
Posted By
dda
Re: Corporate Whoring Materialistic Debt-Inducing Day
I thought the thread was going to about corporate begging by the US auto industry before congress.
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4 Dec 2008, 20:21
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19
Ally McBeal
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4,721
Posted By
dda
Re: Ally McBeal
I had never read a "Captain America" comic book until this year. My eldest son gave me a "Captain America" comic boo which he got free for purchasing several other comics. It was set in an...
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3 Dec 2008, 22:14
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23
The Obama Nation
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9,045
Posted By
dda
Re: The Obama Nation
Oops. There for a moment I thought I has stumbled into the Science Fiction versus Fantasy thread.
But then I have never been a fan of revisionist history.
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3 Dec 2008, 22:02
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19
Ally McBeal
Views:
4,721
Posted By
dda
Re: Ally McBeal
I always like "The Biscuit."
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23 Nov 2008, 22:23
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23
The Obama Nation
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9,045
Posted By
dda
The Obama Nation
It has taken me a few weeks but I have decided not to commit suicide.
I think it may be amusing to watch what happens and the rationalizations which will be used to justify measures which will be...
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23 Nov 2008, 22:15
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14
Election Prediction Thread
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5,240
Posted By
dda
Re: Election Prediction Thread
About 80$ ex-Clinton administration wanks.
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23 Nov 2008, 21:07
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120
Sarah Palin
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55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
I became a Republican when I figured out that my wife would stop blaming me for everything the Democrats did if I wasn't one.
I stayed a Republican when I figured out that the real threat to...
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23 Nov 2008, 21:05
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
How about the Democrats who want to restrict the freedom of speech/freedom of the press? Who want to do away with the secret ballot in union elections?
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23 Nov 2008, 21:00
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120
Sarah Palin
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55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
I love how you have zero contact with reality or facts.
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23 Nov 2008, 20:55
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
Palin is not a run of the mill politician. She was forced to run under a run of the mill politician.
I fail to understand how the actions of her daughter make Ms. Palin a hypocrite. Unless she...
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23 Nov 2008, 20:43
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
I have registered Republican and Democrat at various times in my life. I have voted Democrat more often than I have voted Republican.
I am genuinely apprehensive about a person with little...
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23 Nov 2008, 20:28
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12
Is your next door neigbour a racist f***?
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4,886
Posted By
dda
Re: Is your next door neigbour a racist f***?
My neighbor doesn't like white people. However, in the US, since he is a minority member, it is impossible, by politicly correct definition, for him to be a racist.
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23 Nov 2008, 20:24
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14
to TK about teaching
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4,324
Posted By
dda
Re: to TK about teaching
Fixed
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20 Nov 2008, 00:16
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12
Is your next door neigbour a racist f***?
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4,886
Posted By
dda
Re: Is your next door neigbour a racist f***?
My next door neighbor is a member of a defined minority group and as such is, in the US, considered to be incapable of racism.
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8 Oct 2008, 21:14
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14
I just bought...
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4,522
Posted By
dda
Re: I just bought...
In my current assignment, I review complaints of consumer fraud. Quite a few complaints come in about people getting screwed on e-bay. I regularly send out letters explaining that there is very...
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8 Oct 2008, 21:06
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30
How to make some money
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11,192
Posted By
dda
Re: How to make some money
I'm sorry. My mind is still reeling from the thought of Zhukov "investing."
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General Discussions
3 Oct 2008, 21:09
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
McGovern: He was running against Nixon. I really, really didn't like Nixon and didn't have a viable alternative. At least I can't be blamed for Nixon.
Carter: The option was to vote for Ford...
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2 Oct 2008, 20:23
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
My glasses don't distort the sides of my face but I assure you that they are very very necessary. You haven't turned 40 yet. You are forgiven.
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2 Oct 2008, 20:17
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23
Practical Ethical Question
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5,287
Posted By
dda
Re: Practical Ethical Question
Some people are worse than useless. They are actually of no value whatsoever, except perhaps a negative value. How much would a person have to be worth to be worth a billion times more than the...
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28 Sep 2008, 21:56
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120
Sarah Palin
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55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
So if an initiative were place on the ballot in your state to end abortions or seriously restrict them, you would not campaign against its passage?
If you feel something is wrong, how is it wrong...
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General Discussions
26 Sep 2008, 21:02
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20
Will the world end in 2 days ?
Views:
4,369
Posted By
dda
Re: Will the world end in 2 days ?
Apparently the collider only lasted 2 days.
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General Discussions
26 Sep 2008, 20:48
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
I am not a woman, however, I support a woman's right to chose. That right to chose, however, I believe extends to her right to decide what she thinks is right an wrong. There are many who are...
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General Discussions
25 Sep 2008, 21:56
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
Interestingly, at least to me, my voting history, as well as my party affiliation would seem to belie such a conclusion.
I was first able to vote in 1967. I registered as a Republican. Both of...
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General Discussions
25 Sep 2008, 21:32
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40
Philosexology
Views:
8,361
Posted By
dda
Re: Philosexology
Does Prover have A. D. D. ?
Forum:
General Discussions
25 Sep 2008, 21:23
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6
So it happens again
Views:
2,587
Posted By
dda
Re: So it happens again
Tex Yahwe, the only law west of the Pecos.
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General Discussions
3 Sep 2008, 19:46
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
Are we talking Norway or the New Soviet Russia?
Forum:
General Discussions
3 Sep 2008, 16:33
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7
Back to Work
Views:
2,723
Posted By
dda
Re: Back to Work
I am working until early January, 2010, some 16 months away. There is a very good reason for this. My wife has a number of uncompleted home improvement projects which she intends to implement over...
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General Discussions
3 Sep 2008, 16:25
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
I at one time thought about going to Norway, finding Zhukov and smothering him in his sleep. I later changed my mind.
That doesn't mean that I didn't come down on the right side of the issure. ...
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General Discussions
3 Sep 2008, 16:18
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17
Piyush Jindal
Views:
5,426
Posted By
dda
Re: Piyush Jindal
He has also made inroads into the indemic culture of corruption in Louisiana, easily the most corrupt state in the United States.
Tacitus is correct on the hurricane issue and (dare I say it?)...
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 21:22
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Re: Sarah Palin
The country would have to survive an Obama presidency. Something I am truely apprehensive about.
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 21:20
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17
Piyush Jindal
Views:
5,426
Posted By
dda
Piyush Jindal
Piyush "Bobby" Jidal is the Governor of Louisiana.
He has shown what a difference a governor can make in times of disaster.
While Gustav wan't as fierce a storm as Katrina and it didn't hit New...
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 21:12
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120
Sarah Palin
Views:
55,448
Posted By
dda
Sarah Palin
I like her.
Not bad looking for a poitician.
Not bad looking for a mother of 5.
I like the idea that she took out three of the top Republicans in her home state on corruption charges.
I...
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 21:00
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7
Back to Work
Views:
2,723
Posted By
dda
Re: Back to Work
One must keep the image alive!
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 19:19
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1
Silver Lining
Views:
1,888
Posted By
dda
Silver Lining
At least with the dirth of posting on GD we also don't have to endure the whining that came with the "they're being mean" threads or the even worse "rep" debates.
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 18:43
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6
GD is dead?
Views:
2,945
Posted By
dda
Re: GD is dead?
Dead? Hah, hah, hah!
That's just what we want people to think!
Once we have lulled everyone in to a sense of security we will launch out all out scheme for taking over the internet and bending...
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 18:40
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17
I'm in need of an adventure; what's your idea of an adventure?
Views:
9,864
Posted By
dda
Re: I'm in need of an adventure; what's your idea of an adventure?
Bit of an albatross are we?
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2008, 18:26
Replies:
7
Back to Work
Views:
2,723
Posted By
dda
Back to Work
Today I returned to work after a little over 4 months off. I had feared that I might have lost my abilities at work, however, am delighted to find that I have not.
Spent the first hour calling...
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General Discussions
13 Aug 2008, 00:17
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15
hello friends
Views:
5,027
Posted By
dda
Re: hello friends
"British" Guiana actually. Not to be confused with "French" Guiana or "Dutch" Guiana aka Surinam.
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General Discussions
10 Aug 2008, 16:19
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45
Council strike, inflation and living cost
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8,811
Posted By
dda
Re: Council strike, inflation and living cost
In the US, corporate tax rates are higher than individual tax rates, plus the dividends paid to stock holders is also taxable. Double win for the government.
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General Discussions
10 Aug 2008, 15:58
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15
hello friends
Views:
5,027
Posted By
dda
Re: hello friends
Rick 111 has 111 posts. Is that going to be it?
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General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 21:28
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34
Latest Kyoto Report for EU
Views:
6,545
Posted By
dda
Re: Latest Kyoto Report for EU
The leader in what?
Forum:
General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 21:24
Replies:
33
Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
Views:
5,900
Posted By
dda
Re: Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
I have now obtained, for the first time in my live, a passport so I still plan on seeing London. Since the internet is monitored, they did insist on listing Al-Wahid as an alias.
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General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 21:08
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34
Latest Kyoto Report for EU
Views:
6,545
Posted By
dda
Re: Latest Kyoto Report for EU
So, until China, and India
opt in there is no point in the US joining?
Forum:
General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 20:37
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4
Stockton, California, USA
Views:
2,504
Posted By
dda
Re: Stockton, California, USA
Would that I had that kind of leverage.
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General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 20:24
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4
Stockton, California, USA
Views:
2,504
Posted By
dda
Stockton, California, USA
The city of Stockton, in the great state of California, U. S. uf A. has had many accolades and many honors heaped on its doorstep. Stockton was once named an "All-American" city by some group in...
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General Discussions
10 Jul 2008, 20:11
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20
Will the world end in 2 days ?
Views:
4,369
Posted By
dda
Re: Will the world end in 2 days ?
Acording to the Mayans it won't end until 2012. However, the Mayan' ended a lot sooner than that.
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General Discussions
6 Jun 2008, 01:42
Replies:
33
Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
Views:
5,900
Posted By
dda
Re: Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
I posted my intentions to come to London in a year. I assume that all necessary prcautions will be taken by the Queen and Parlament to correct any unfortunate situations before my arrival. If they...
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General Discussions
5 Jun 2008, 22:59
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33
Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
Views:
5,900
Posted By
dda
Thank You For Your Kind Thoughts
Yes, I had a heart attack and emergency open heart surgery. However, I promise I shall not fall into the "Old Folks Syndrome" where I post innumerable and interminable threads about my health.
I...
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General Discussions
15 Apr 2008, 00:06
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9
I found another Jesus (religion)
Views:
3,787
Posted By
dda
Re: I found another Jesus (religion)
Traveler
You don't understand GD at all, do you?
Clearly, if GD were to go to this guy's blog, they would flame him and explain to him why god DID exist and why he was an idiot for saying...
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2008, 23:57
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28
Britain's Got Talent
Views:
4,822
Posted By
dda
Re: Britain's Got Talent
Whoever pos repped this person should be banned.
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2008, 23:52
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30
Making friends =)
Views:
6,299
Posted By
dda
Re: Making friends =)
It appears to me that you may be too immature to attract the 16-18 year olds which you covet.
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General Discussions
10 Apr 2008, 23:24
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14
Happy Birthday VdM
Views:
3,269
Posted By
dda
Re: Happy Birthday VdM
I don't know that GD is ready for such controversial threads but happy birthday any way.
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General Discussions
9 Apr 2008, 22:53
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11
The Australian Incestuous Couple
Views:
3,458
Posted By
dda
Re: The Australian Incestuous Couple
I tend to agree and yet the term moterf***er still tends to be seen as an insult.
Forum:
General Discussions
9 Apr 2008, 22:44
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17
Tibet and the Olympics
Views:
3,539
Posted By
dda
Re: Tibet and the Olympics
Hillary Clinton has urged a boycott of the Olympics by the United States.
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General Discussions
9 Apr 2008, 00:34
Replies:
17
Tibet and the Olympics
Views:
3,539
Posted By
dda
Tibet and the Olympics
There are many in San Francisco who are planning to protest when the Olympic flame comes to town in the near future. They are protesting because the Olympics because of Chinese repression in Tibet....
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General Discussions
9 Apr 2008, 00:30
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20
Dichotomy
Views:
3,496
Posted By
dda
Dichotomy
It seems to me that the people who cry out the most to keep government from intruding in our lives are often the same people who want to turn over large portions of their self reliance to government...
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General Discussions
7 Apr 2008, 23:59
Replies:
4
Stereotype threat (and lift)
Views:
2,533
Posted By
dda
Re: Stereotype threat (and lift)
Many years ago I took a speech class in college. It was interesting to find that a huge portion of the class did not feel as though they would be able to speak adequately in front of a group.
By...
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General Discussions
4 Apr 2008, 19:48
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78
Work place dilemma
Views:
12,516
Posted By
dda
Re: Work place dilemma
Who would then be the living proof of the adage that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing?
Forum:
General Discussions
4 Apr 2008, 19:42
Replies:
78
Work place dilemma
Views:
12,516
Posted By
dda
Re: Work place dilemma
I bet it isn't!
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General Discussions
4 Apr 2008, 19:39
Replies:
78
Work place dilemma
Views:
12,516
Posted By
dda
Re: Work place dilemma
So that's pretty much a no then?
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General Discussions
4 Apr 2008, 19:31
Replies:
19
Norwegians look here!!
Views:
3,939
Posted By
dda
Re: Norwegians look here!!
When did Norwegians gain the art of language?
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General Discussions
3 Apr 2008, 00:47
Replies:
38
He wouldn't gerrymander a bee
Views:
6,254
Posted By
dda
Re: He wouldn't gerrymander a bee
They are letting negros vote?
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General Discussions
3 Apr 2008, 00:40
Replies:
78
Work place dilemma
Views:
12,516
Posted By
dda
Re: Work place dilemma
You can tell your boss that you MAY be going to leave in four months. That you thought he ought to know that. That you won't be turning in your notice until the 1 month required as your plans could...
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General Discussions
27 Mar 2008, 00:51
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37
So...
Views:
6,555
Posted By
dda
Re: So...
Or those living next door to the mele who get tired of finding puking or fornicating teens in their shrubs.
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General Discussions
26 Mar 2008, 01:13
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12
A GD reddit?
Views:
4,182
Posted By
dda
Re: A GD reddit?
An American politician.
A Republican who is against the war. How silly.
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General Discussions
26 Mar 2008, 01:10
Replies:
37
So...
Views:
6,555
Posted By
dda
Re: So...
14 year old school children having orgies! At least it explains Tomkat's interest in teaching.
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General Discussions
18 Mar 2008, 21:31
Replies:
27
Meeting your heroes
Views:
5,374
Posted By
dda
Re: Meeting your heroes
Speaking of my heros......whatever happened to Pig?
Forum:
General Discussions
18 Mar 2008, 20:11
Replies:
22
General Thoughts of the Day
Views:
4,725
Posted By
dda
Re: General Thoughts of the Day
People who feel the need to carry on any kind of conversation in a public toilet while on the shitter get what they deserve.
Forum:
General Discussions
18 Mar 2008, 20:03
Replies:
120
GIF Ad Banners
Views:
15,691
Posted By
dda
Re: GIF Ad Banners
Humanity is doomed.
Forum:
General Discussions
18 Mar 2008, 19:54
Replies:
54
Children Missing
Views:
8,475
Posted By
dda
Re: Children Missing
A friend of mine's father used to say, "It isn't your fault if you are ugly. But, you can stay home and spare the rest of us."
He was a very sensitive man.
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General Discussions
3 Mar 2008, 23:51
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19
Prince Abroad
Views:
3,569
Posted By
dda
Re: Prince Abroad
I think it was unfortunate that it was discovered by those who so fit to disturb the situation.
I rather admire young Harry. He was not going to be left behind if he could do otherwise and he...
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General Discussions
29 Feb 2008, 01:37
Replies:
56
Your Worries
Views:
10,487
Posted By
dda
Re: Your Worries
Go to Mexico and sneak back in.
Forum:
General Discussions
29 Feb 2008, 01:34
Replies:
21
Imagine
Views:
3,899
Posted By
dda
Re: Imagine
1. What was I looking at?
2. Where is the authentication of the photo, whatever it was of?
3. What's your point?
War is bad?
Torture is bad?
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General Discussions
27 Feb 2008, 23:43
Replies:
30
Earthquake
Views:
5,418
Posted By
dda
Re: Earthquake
God is dead?
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Feb 2008, 02:05
Replies:
56
Your Worries
Views:
10,487
Posted By
dda
Re: Your Worries
I thought being a Norwegian communist indicated that?
Forum:
General Discussions
26 Feb 2008, 01:59
Replies:
95
Lib Dems
Views:
10,866
Posted By
dda
Re: Lib Dems
If sarcasam were truth, you might well have cornered the market.
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:47
Replies:
95
Lib Dems
Views:
10,866
Posted By
dda
Re: Lib Dems
Is Scotland trying to leave or are you trying to push them out?
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:44
Replies:
54
Children Missing
Views:
8,475
Posted By
dda
Re: Children Missing
Isn't that Phang?
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:42
Replies:
58
Top 5 Comedians
Views:
8,757
Posted By
dda
Re: Top 5 Comedians
Ernie Kovacs
Graucho Marx
Peter Sellers
Elaine May
Al Gore
not necessarily in that order.
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General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:33
Replies:
56
Your Worries
Views:
10,487
Posted By
dda
Re: Your Worries
That does sound stressful!
My one worry is the low state of education in Surrey.
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:07
Replies:
50
Forwarded email
Views:
6,165
Posted By
dda
Re: Forwarded email
Aim more carefully.
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General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 01:01
Replies:
27
Who killed diana?
Views:
4,899
Posted By
dda
Re: Who killed diana?
One of the few things that hasn't been blamed on global warming.........yet.
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 00:57
Replies:
3
7 kids at 16!
Views:
1,986
Posted By
dda
Re: 7 kids at 16!
You may want to scratch her off of your potential date list.
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 00:22
Replies:
25
I know nobody cares
Views:
5,481
Posted By
dda
Re: I know nobody cares
Posted on GD! Hahahahahahahahahaha.
Good one.
Forum:
General Discussions
23 Feb 2008, 00:15
Replies:
17
Hi everybody!!!
Views:
6,095
Posted By
dda
Re: Hi everybody!!!
I think you have your answer.
Forum:
General Discussions
19 Feb 2008, 23:52
Replies:
50
Forwarded email
Views:
6,165
Posted By
dda
Re: Forwarded email
Stinking Norwegian Communist scum!
Just give it a try!
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General Discussions
19 Feb 2008, 23:30
Replies:
95
Lib Dems
Views:
10,866
Posted By
dda
Re: Lib Dems
Additional information is necessary for us foreigners to follow this discussion, should it take off.
Are the two leading parties Labour and Conservative?
Are Tories the same as Conservatives?...
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General Discussions
15 Feb 2008, 17:31
Replies:
19
Bedlam
Views:
3,796
Posted By
dda
Re: Bedlam
Many people are interested in whatever is unusual and are also interested in their fellow man. If their fellow man is doing something interesting, like imploding, lots of people are going to want to...
Forum:
General Discussions
15 Feb 2008, 00:07
Replies:
56
Googling your name
Views:
10,063
Posted By
dda
Re: Googling your name
Do most employers visit porn sites?
Forum:
General Discussions
14 Feb 2008, 23:17
Replies:
38
Valentines
Views:
5,280
Posted By
dda
Re: Valentines
Of which 3 hrs 58 minutes was begging?
Forum:
General Discussions
14 Feb 2008, 23:11
Replies:
34
Bridget Jones Diary
Views:
4,273
Posted By
dda
Re: Bridget Jones Diary
I know a lawyer NAMED Tory. His father played for the Raiders.
(Just trying to keep up the "Americans are idiots" tradition.
Forum:
General Discussions
12 Feb 2008, 02:02
Replies:
51
Ailments and Freakishness
Views:
7,764
Posted By
dda
Re: Ailments and Freakishness
Images of an American Communist Party rally. The fellow on top is a Stalinist.
Forum:
General Discussions
12 Feb 2008, 01:55
Replies:
55
Tramps Tramps Tramps
Views:
9,837
Posted By
dda
Re: Tramps Tramps Tramps
I prefer the term bums to tramps. Tramps makes me think of Charlie Chaplin who I rather liked.
Forum:
General Discussions
8 Feb 2008, 01:41
Replies:
51
Ailments and Freakishness
Views:
7,764
Posted By
dda
Re: Ailments and Freakishness
I had a very salacious reply to this, opining other causes for your having bad knees but then being a compassionate conservative I didn't want to hurt the feelings of any of my communist friends.
...
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General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 17:38
Replies:
51
Ailments and Freakishness
Views:
7,764
Posted By
dda
Re: Ailments and Freakishness
This is a serious condition and could prove fatal. You need a walletectomy!
Please make an appointment immediately and Dr. DDA will do all in his power to remedy this horrible affliction.
Forum:
General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 17:32
Replies:
54
What is a Liberal?
Views:
8,984
Posted By
dda
Re: What is a Liberal?
And what would have been the result of them paying more taxes? More revenue? That is not what history suggests. If not more revenue for the government then what. Punishing accomplishment? Taxes...
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General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 01:26
Replies:
54
What is a Liberal?
Views:
8,984
Posted By
dda
Re: What is a Liberal?
The point is that if reducing taxes for a particular group results in that group actually paying more taxes, then what's the bitch?
Forum:
General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 01:08
Replies:
54
What is a Liberal?
Views:
8,984
Posted By
dda
Re: What is a Liberal?
People are always talking about tax cuts for the rich. However, in the United States, during the Bush administration and under the "tax breaks for the rich" the percentage of the overall taxes being...
Forum:
General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 00:47
Replies:
51
Ailments and Freakishness
Views:
7,764
Posted By
dda
Re: Ailments and Freakishness
Would we then have to rename the forum MD?
Forum:
General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 00:44
Replies:
12
Poverty
Views:
2,830
Posted By
dda
Re: Poverty
There are some things which would certainly be accepted as being indicators of poverty, I would think.
Not having sufficient means to obtain enough nourishment to stave off starvation and death? ...
Forum:
General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 00:28
Replies:
51
Ailments and Freakishness
Views:
7,764
Posted By
dda
Re: Ailments and Freakishness
Why are you not a GD'er? You certainly sound like you should be one. Or do you feel over qualified?
I am old and it would be easier to merely tell you the parts that still work properly should I...
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General Discussions
7 Feb 2008, 00:23
Replies:
36
At last
Views:
11,459
Posted By
dda
Re: At last
A friend of mine's son had a meeting with the CEO of Dell two days ago. If I had only known, I could have had him mention you to the CEO whould have probably just given you something for free. Oh,...
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General Discussions
5 Feb 2008, 18:14
Replies:
30
So what the hell happened to that spastic horn?
Views:
6,088
Posted By
dda
Re: So what the hell happened to that spastic horn?
Sadly, his attempt to change things hasn't really. If his sister comes here and looks for horn. She could come across this thread and decide that horn had been talking about ****ing her in the ass....
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General Discussions
5 Feb 2008, 18:08
Replies:
442
A Plane Problem
Views:
59,284
Posted By
dda
Re: A Plane Problem
So if Ste mother was turning tricks on a treadmill would anyone ever take off?
Forum:
General Discussions
5 Feb 2008, 02:15
Replies:
19
10 pins
Views:
2,681
Posted By
dda
Re: 10 pins
From start to finish, the game was a little over 3 1/2 hours long. Half-time alone takes about 30 minutes at the Superbowl. I have observed all 42 or the little extravaganzas. There is an ever...
Forum:
General Discussions
31 Jan 2008, 00:15
Replies:
56
Googling your name
Views:
10,063
Posted By
dda
Re: Googling your name
So, what IS the proper pronunciation of Leicester?
As far as that goes, what is the English pronunciation of Lester?
Forum:
General Discussions
31 Jan 2008, 00:11
Replies:
54
What is a Liberal?
Views:
8,984
Posted By
dda
Re: What is a Liberal?
I can see that the terms "liberal" and "conservative" are rather on end compared to the way some look at them.
In America "liberal" seems to be a liberal use of government power. One of the...
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General Discussions
30 Jan 2008, 23:24
Replies:
11
in a pub, so is jesus
Views:
2,828
Posted By
dda
Re: in a pub, so is jesus
For many individuals, this is the only sensible course of action.
Forum:
General Discussions
30 Jan 2008, 23:22
Replies:
56
Googling your name
Views:
10,063
Posted By
dda
Re: Googling your name
When I googled my name there was one hit on an old case that I handled. Of greater interest to me was the fact that Moore Fleming Ltd. showed up. Moore is not my first name. However, Moore Fleming...
Forum:
General Discussions
30 Jan 2008, 23:15
Replies:
56
Googling your name
Views:
10,063
Posted By
dda
Re: Googling your name
What do you think a person's chances of being hired would be if they listed "playing Planetarion and chatting on GD" on their application for a job?
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30 Jan 2008, 23:02
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Googling your name
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dda
Re: Googling your name
I once saw Paul O'Neil hit a home run.
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30 Jan 2008, 22:48
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in a pub, so is jesus
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2,828
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dda
Re: in a pub, so is jesus
Nothing like a measured response to a perceived insult.
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29 Jan 2008, 02:23
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54
What is a Liberal?
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dda
Re: What is a Liberal?
I will avoid the obvious response of "Don't feel silly for this post, you have so many other posts worthy of that feeling."
I really am interested in what others think about what constitutes a...
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General Discussions
28 Jan 2008, 20:33
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51
For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
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8,306
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dda
Re: For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
I remember sometime in the distant past having written a term paper on G. Vargas. It was much closer to being current events at the time I wrote it than it is now.
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28 Jan 2008, 20:13
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54
What is a Liberal?
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dda
What is a Liberal?
What is a Liberal?
By this I do not mean what is the Liberal Party all about in any country. In the U. S. we do not have a Liberal Party, yet we are always labeling people as "liberal" or...
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26 Jan 2008, 00:30
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51
For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
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8,306
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dda
Re: For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
Good lord! GD has reduced me to making "Yo Mama" jokes.
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26 Jan 2008, 00:28
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51
For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
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8,306
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dda
Re: For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
Why shouldn't they? Everyone else does. Fair is fair.
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26 Jan 2008, 00:09
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4
Flip-Floping
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2,543
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dda
Flip-Floping
In American politics candidates frequently attempt to denigrate their opponent by accusing them of flip-flopping on the issues.
I don't know if this is a phrase that has any meaning whatsoever...
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General Discussions
24 Jan 2008, 22:59
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27
MM's Mid-Life Crisis
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5,951
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dda
Re: MM's Mid-Life Crisis
Never settle for anything less than you deserve.
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24 Jan 2008, 22:58
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27
MM's Mid-Life Crisis
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5,951
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dda
Re: MM's Mid-Life Crisis
I had never heard that Mukhtar was that well endowed.
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General Discussions
23 Jan 2008, 23:14
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26
The big picture
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4,586
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dda
Re: The big picture
It's unacceptable to beat your wife in Glasgow?
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General Discussions
23 Jan 2008, 23:11
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51
For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
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8,306
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dda
Re: For all those outthere wanting to hear something about brazil
Sounds like Brazil has Democrats too.
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General Discussions
23 Jan 2008, 22:52
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13
Polls
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3,162
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dda
Re: Polls
When I first read this phrase I thought it said "pornoganda" which would have given an entirely different meaning to the pharse "taking a poll."
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General Discussions
23 Jan 2008, 22:39
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A question about morality
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6,598
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dda
Re: A question about morality
A friend of mine, many years ago, had a child which had Down's Syndrome as well as a multiplicity of physical ailments. The child could have been kept alive (in all liklihood) for a relatively short...
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18 Jan 2008, 18:21
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76
New PC
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15,563
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dda
Re: New PC
I don't know how student loans work in the UK. What does back dating the loan do? Is the 2750 the entire loan? Is it for an entire year or is this just the installment total due to back dating...
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General Discussions
17 Jan 2008, 00:10
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It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
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2,554
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dda
Re: It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
Didn't you flee Stockton-on-Tees?
Actually I look a places such as our Stocktons as crucibles of evolution. Only the strong survive.
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17 Jan 2008, 00:00
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Bookish? Inquisitive? Snobbish?
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6,986
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dda
Re: Bookish? Inquisitive? Snobbish?
"Flashman" by George MacDonald Frazier for sheer entertainment.
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General Discussions
15 Jan 2008, 01:39
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6
It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
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2,554
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dda
Re: It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
I will be comfortable unless runaway inflation comes back to ravage my retirement check.
When I retire, I will have enough time in that I will retire at 100% of my current salary. My wife is...
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15 Jan 2008, 01:33
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Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
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2,222
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dda
Re: Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny.
You must learn, EVERYTHING is the governments fault. It it isn't then WE might have to take some responsibility.
Also, you will find that the "government" never feels...
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15 Jan 2008, 01:30
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11
Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
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2,222
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dda
Re: Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
Sadly, GW didn't score high enough on the test to be hired civil service.
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15 Jan 2008, 01:27
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Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
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2,222
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dda
Re: Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
True. But the government is much more likely to pay up without complaint. Also, most of the work was done by county employees.
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15 Jan 2008, 01:25
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Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
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2,222
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dda
Re: Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
That is what is used in buildings with wood floors and in homes. However, in cement floored buildings, glue seems to be the ticket.
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15 Jan 2008, 01:03
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It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
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2,554
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dda
It's Official. I Don't Live in Paradise.
For some time now, I have been aware that Stockton, California may not be the paradise that you probably believe it is. However, I think it is now official that we are less than a paradise, even by...
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12 Jan 2008, 02:09
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
Posted By
dda
Re: A Plane Problem
Done!
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General Discussions
12 Jan 2008, 02:07
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
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dda
Re: A Plane Problem
Fear not young Rattle, for I have taken on a mission of saving GD single handedly though I will take all of the help that I can get. I have started this crusade (no hidden message to my Muslim...
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General Discussions
12 Jan 2008, 01:54
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11
Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
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2,222
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dda
Why the Term Government Job Is Not a Compliment
The District Attorneys Office has recently had renovations done on one of the floors. Everyone had to be moved to another building while the renovations were completed.
At the end of the process...
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12 Jan 2008, 01:38
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35
Windy Weather
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4,261
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dda
Re: Windy Weather
I find this very disappointing and I fear a little disillusioning. TV personalities SHOULD (and frequently are) superheros. In later incarnations, wasn't Superman a tv journalist?
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12 Jan 2008, 01:31
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Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Just because people distance themselves from you or just because your policies are unpopular does not mean you are wrong. You of all people I would think would be aware of this.
Americans are...
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11 Jan 2008, 00:32
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
As so your problem with Bush has to do with the manner in which he ties his shoes. Now I see.
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11 Jan 2008, 00:30
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54
Remember moi?
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7,886
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dda
Re: Remember moi?
But do you cry as part of the act?
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10 Jan 2008, 23:17
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Another ad hominem attack on my boy George!
Tsk. Tsk.
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General Discussions
10 Jan 2008, 23:03
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54
Remember moi?
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7,886
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dda
Re: Remember moi?
Compasionate side?
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General Discussions
8 Jan 2008, 23:29
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35
Windy Weather
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4,261
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dda
Re: Windy Weather
Feeling guilty about being at the top of the food chain is not the same as feeling shame.
One just feels sorry for those of you who don't have the advantage of being from God's chosen county.
...
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8 Jan 2008, 23:19
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Maybe Y. A. G. is a Mormon?
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General Discussions
8 Jan 2008, 01:07
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31
Personal Territory
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5,112
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dda
Re: Personal Territory
What I like are the folks that spot someone leaving a store and dog them to their car so that they can get the parking space.
And is also true that there are a lot of people who will drive round...
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8 Jan 2008, 01:02
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35
Windy Weather
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4,261
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dda
Re: Windy Weather
I hated being a letter carrier. I hated telling people that I was a letter carrier. I disliked it so much that I went to law school just so I could tell people, "Why yes I do carry the mail but...
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8 Jan 2008, 00:55
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
First off, don't listen to Yahwe, you are foreign, and I for one am glad of it.
Secondly, "that black dude and that woman" are both in the same party. They are both Democrats. Again, I am...
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7 Jan 2008, 23:27
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29
Who is the sympathetic one here?
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4,983
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dda
Re: Who is the sympathetic one here?
Having sorted though all of the thoughts in this thread, I quite like the idea of putting it on Judge Judy, however, I think that a Judge Lester show sounds better yet. That way I could gather a...
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4 Jan 2008, 20:36
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31
Personal Territory
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5,112
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dda
Personal Territory
A number of years ago, I heard of a study which was done.
God knows who funded this study or why they thought it necessary but they dediced to see how long it took people in shopping centers from...
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4 Jan 2008, 20:08
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35
Windy Weather
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4,261
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dda
Re: Windy Weather
Who is Michael Fish?
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General Discussions
4 Jan 2008, 20:06
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Admitting to using cocaine is not a negative on the Democratic side as most Democrats are probably coke fiends anyway.
Why else would they want to raise taxes if not to have us decent people pay...
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4 Jan 2008, 19:59
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29
Who is the sympathetic one here?
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4,983
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dda
Who is the sympathetic one here?
There is a case in my office at the current time which has nothing to do with me but which is somewhat entertaining.
There are two neighbors. Mr. P and Ms. T.
Mr. P does not like Ms. T in the...
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4 Jan 2008, 19:39
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35
Windy Weather
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4,261
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dda
Windy Weather
At one time in my life, there was a ten year period during which I was a postman. During that time in my life, I learned to hate windy weather. In the last 30 years after ceasing to be a postman, I...
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4 Jan 2008, 18:46
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
In Iowa, if you have lived in the state for one day you are eligible to caucus. Between all of the candidates, there are thousands of workers in the state for weeks ahead of the actual caucuses. ...
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4 Jan 2008, 02:02
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
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dda
Re: A Plane Problem
Are you saying that the relative paucity of Planetarion players is the reason you believe that GD has become less than stellar by your standards?
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4 Jan 2008, 01:59
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
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dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Yes I am sure you are quite right. English politicians are all elected on merrit without a doubt. Where did that quaint English expression "rottenbourough" come from anyway?
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4 Jan 2008, 00:24
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89
Annoying election process begins.
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11,007
Posted By
dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
Fixed.
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General Discussions
4 Jan 2008, 00:18
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25
New Years Resolution
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4,887
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dda
Re: New Years Resolution
Yes and I plan to get a lot older.
Whoever isn't married to a former president of the U. S.
Most likely Giuliani or Romney.
I always thought you were a lad with good sense. I don't...
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3 Jan 2008, 23:26
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89
Annoying election process begins.
Views:
11,007
Posted By
dda
Re: Annoying election process begins.
This is typical slip-shod writting on my part. California commie bastards are notorious for being imprecise.
What I was saying is that when the general election occurs, Iowa has very few...
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3 Jan 2008, 22:27
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89
Annoying election process begins.
Views:
11,007
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dda
Annoying election process begins.
In the U. S., the presidential campaign season has reached its slow death march to completion in November.
There was a time when people didn't really start campaigning to get nominated for the...
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General Discussions
3 Jan 2008, 19:42
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89
Best rep thread ever
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12,979
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dda
Re: Best rep thread ever
About a year ago I got two neg reps on the same post. One was not signed and had no message. The other was from hyfe for "unfunny French bashing." Hyfe signed his at the time and I felt it was...
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General Discussions
3 Jan 2008, 19:31
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11
They didn't study!
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3,398
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dda
Re: They didn't study!
I was responding to Dante's post about things being crazy in the hypo world. I was just saying that things are just as strange in the real world.
What I didn't explain is that while management...
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3 Jan 2008, 00:11
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13
I am an internationalist.
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3,005
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dda
Re: I am an internationalist.
I hadn't thought of that but it only makes sense. Austrian honey bees harnessed to work for American capitalists. This would be sweet indeed. I shall drop George a line while there is still time.
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General Discussions
3 Jan 2008, 00:08
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3
I saw a play about the internet
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2,135
Posted By
dda
Re: I saw a play about the internet
When they do a play about GD, then I will go if only to see who plays Blasto.
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General Discussions
3 Jan 2008, 00:05
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
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dda
Re: A Plane Problem
The plane won't take off unless it can move forward. However, the treadmill will not stop the plane from moving forward no matter how fast it moves. Unless of course it spins so quickly that it...
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General Discussions
2 Jan 2008, 23:56
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11
They didn't study!
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3,398
Posted By
dda
Re: They didn't study!
In my world, the powers that be recently decided they were going to make our office a better place and that they needed to get rid of new employees who weren't believed to be the stuff that DA's are...
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General Discussions
2 Jan 2008, 23:39
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89
Best rep thread ever
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12,979
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dda
Re: Best rep thread ever
This is probably the nicest thing anyone has said about me in a long time. Thank you for this.
As for neg rep, I very seldom pay any attention to neg rep as I am usually quite aware when I am...
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General Discussions
2 Jan 2008, 23:30
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10
Revealed: the real reasons why people have sex
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3,093
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dda
Re: Revealed: the real reasons why people have sex
At first I was surprised that "To have something to write about on GD" wasn't mentioned.
Then I remembered that like "Letters to Penthouse" real sex is not a requisite for posting amorous...
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General Discussions
1 Jan 2008, 00:58
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25
New Years Resolution
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4,887
Posted By
dda
Re: New Years Resolution
I just sat down and figured out that at the end of this work day, I shall have exactly 250 work days left before I shall retire. My resolution is to count them off daily and enjoy each of them know...
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1 Jan 2008, 00:54
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
Posted By
dda
Re: A Plane Problem
We are very nearly at the end of a treadmill which has strectched out over a three year run way. Only minutes to go GMT (I believe) and the third year will have arived!
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 20:38
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13
I am an internationalist.
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3,005
Posted By
dda
Re: I am an internationalist.
Ah, but there you are wrong.
Apparently in Austria there are groves of acacia trees from which the bees gather the raw stuff for the making of honey. In America the varieties of honey tend to...
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 00:33
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3
Batteries not included
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1,998
Posted By
dda
Re: Batteries not included
I don't know about the copper topped buzzard but I bet I know what his favorite hand-held item is.
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 00:29
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13
I am an internationalist.
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3,005
Posted By
dda
Re: I am an internationalist.
I'm sorry, I didn't realize that is what it was called abroad.
Ours was Raynal and said that it was authorized by Napoleon himself. I guess they didn't get the news about his passing.
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 00:26
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merry christmas
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10,646
Posted By
dda
Re: merry christmas
Such disrespect for the mother tongue.
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 00:24
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13
I am an internationalist.
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3,005
Posted By
dda
I am an internationalist.
On Christmas day it became obvious to me that culture (in the form of international trade) is global in nature.
I was preparing a toddy for the wife who is recovering from a bit of a cold and so...
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27 Dec 2007, 00:15
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20
merry christmas
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10,646
Posted By
dda
Re: merry christmas
Of whom? Me, the victim, the tiger, the zoo, the police or some combination of the above.
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General Discussions
27 Dec 2007, 00:07
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20
merry christmas
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10,646
Posted By
dda
Re: merry christmas
Ho ho ho, oh my god no!
http://www.metafilter.com/67719/Man-killed-by-escaped-tiger-at-San-Francisco-Zoo
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22 Dec 2007, 02:06
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23
Existentialism
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3,849
Posted By
dda
Re: Existentialism
It should also be noted that not doing/not believing in something because "it's always been done" is also not very cool. Idealy one should have some rational basis for a belief system.
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General Discussions
20 Dec 2007, 23:08
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10
Self-Definition
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2,922
Posted By
dda
Re: Self-Definition
I considered defining myself as a communist but realized I might wind up spending too much time talking commie stuff with Zhukov so abandoned the idea.
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General Discussions
20 Dec 2007, 22:53
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23
Existentialism
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3,849
Posted By
dda
Re: Existentialism
People always say "slut" like it was a bad thing.
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General Discussions
20 Dec 2007, 22:08
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26
Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
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5,831
Posted By
dda
Re: Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
Souls are cheap.
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General Discussions
19 Dec 2007, 23:25
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23
Existentialism
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3,849
Posted By
dda
Re: Existentialism
Ann Coulter and the Republican Party.
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General Discussions
19 Dec 2007, 23:21
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8
Michael's second son
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3,062
Posted By
dda
Re: Michael's second son
Nice looking baby. Well done!
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General Discussions
19 Dec 2007, 23:17
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47
brave man died along whit the time we had the time all of it
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7,072
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dda
Re: brave man died along whit the time we had the time all of it
Is Bbud2 French, Canadian or Asian?
We recently fired an Asian French Canadian at my office. However, she was intelligable. However, there may have been something in her past about rabbit...
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General Discussions
19 Dec 2007, 00:19
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34
I do not, can not, understand
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6,872
Posted By
dda
Re: I do not, can not, understand
Fixed.
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General Discussions
19 Dec 2007, 00:08
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23
Fcuknig Cheeky Bitch
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4,704
Posted By
dda
Re: Fcuknig Cheeky Bitch
It would have been interesting to see what she downloaded at that point. It would undoubtedly have been a "stick" that she would have remembered!
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General Discussions
18 Dec 2007, 23:59
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26
Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
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5,831
Posted By
dda
Re: Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
Interestingly enough, though my country goes to war for oil most of the gasoline stations in my area are non-American. Arco (British Petroleum), Shell (Royal Dutch Shell), Citicorp (Hugo Chavez),...
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General Discussions
17 Dec 2007, 23:45
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28
Top Five Authors
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7,378
Posted By
dda
Re: Top Five Authors
The authors who I have enjoyed the most over several books have been:
Mark Twain
Robert Lewis Taylor
George MacDonald Frazier
Arthur C. Clark
Kurt Vonnegut
Isaac Asimov
James Clavell
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17 Dec 2007, 23:31
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26
Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
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5,831
Posted By
dda
Re: Petrol prices and how i started to question the car
Last I saw, the oil companies make about 9 cents American on each gallon. The government makes several times that amount but very few seem to blame the government for hight petrol prices.
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General Discussions
2 Dec 2007, 08:17
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442
A Plane Problem
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59,284
Posted By
dda
Re: A Plane Problem
A brilliant piece of thread bumping. Not only did it take the thread to the seventh page but, if we work it right, we can run the thread into its third year. Apparently this thread is on an endless...
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General Discussions
2 Dec 2007, 07:46
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70
How very curious religious people are
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8,016
Posted By
dda
Re: How very curious religious people are
I am never sure whether I am an atheist or an agnostic. I have been vascillating for the last 47 years or so. I keep thinking I am an atheist but find most atheists to be such smug, pompous and...
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General Discussions
2 Dec 2007, 07:34
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19
History books
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4,330
Posted By
dda
Re: History books
The Rise and Fall of the Third Riech is one I like. Besides it always comes with a cover with a huge swastika on it so that I can carry it around and worry my Jewish friends.
Good times.
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General Discussions
2 Dec 2007, 07:27
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17
JBG stocks up for Christmas
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3,730
Posted By
dda
Re: JBG stocks up for Christmas
I have been away for awhile. It is reassuring to know that some things are unchanging.
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General Discussions
2 Dec 2007, 07:19
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1
They bring you freedom
Views:
1,827
Posted By
dda
Re: They bring you freedom
Actually we tried to kidnap Yahwe but he was too elusive.
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General Discussions
2 Sep 2007, 02:01
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97
Stupid police officers and the nonsensical comments they make
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13,487
Posted By
dda
Re: Stupid police officers and the nonsensical comments they make
The consumption of alcohol of sufficient quantity at early ages while the brain is still in fromation, which just happens to be somewhere around 21 for most people, causes problems in the areas which...
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11 Aug 2007, 20:09
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6
When I laugh
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2,478
Posted By
dda
Re: When I laugh
It ain't the meat it's the motion. There was a song written about it.
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General Discussions
11 Aug 2007, 20:04
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50
The end of british democracy?
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7,161
Posted By
dda
Re: The end of british democracy?
If and when democracy meets its ultimate demise it will come from the left and not from the right. Discuss
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General Discussions
11 Aug 2007, 20:02
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10
Get those terrorists!
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2,962
Posted By
dda
Re: Get those terrorists!
It seems to me that people protesting various things, whether the matter is good or bad which they are protesting, would do well to think about the tactics which they use for the protest. I am no...
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General Discussions
11 Aug 2007, 17:53
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14
Yahwe's Essay #1
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7,014
Posted By
dda
Re: Yahwe's Essay #1
Fairly obvious.
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General Discussions
2 Jul 2007, 01:59
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13
Pictures of my new 3-4 month old babies
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3,226
Posted By
dda
Re: Pictures of my new 3-4 month old babies
I thought he was Dutch.
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General Discussions
1 Jul 2007, 22:17
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13
Pictures of my new 3-4 month old babies
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3,226
Posted By
dda
Re: Pictures of my new 3-4 month old babies
What are their names?
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General Discussions
1 Jul 2007, 22:09
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13
[Damn stupid terrorists] Heh cool
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3,404
Posted By
dda
Re: [Damn stupid terrorists] Heh cool
They may have thought they were in France, burning cars seeming to be a French Muslim thing to do.
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General Discussions
1 Jul 2007, 22:05
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60
My goodness how stupid am i?
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8,813
Posted By
dda
Re: My goodness how stupid am i?
I think that wanking WHILE BEING circumcised would be very tricky and unwise. It could lead to serious injury. Also, people ought not try this at home.
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General Discussions
1 Jul 2007, 21:59
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11
July's Ontological Ambivalence List
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2,363
Posted By
dda
Re: July's Ontological Ambivalence List
Al Sharpton.
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General Discussions
1 Jul 2007, 21:58
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3
So...
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1,902
Posted By
dda
Re: So...
[QUOTE=MrL_JaKiri]It generally means that people are looking out for things more, tend to examine questionable things more closelyQUOTE]
I suggest we start with any thread by OzarkRogue.
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25 Jun 2007, 04:11
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13
I met a girl who's actually funny today..
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2,748
Posted By
dda
Re: I met a girl who's actually funny today..
Other than talking to you, what did she do to demonstrate a sense of humor?
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General Discussions
25 Jun 2007, 04:09
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3
The secret of shopping complexes unveiled
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1,782
Posted By
dda
Re: The secret of shopping complexes unveiled
Capitalisim. Yeah!
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General Discussions
18 Jun 2007, 05:27
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10
Is your boss "Crazy"?
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2,442
Posted By
dda
Re: Is your boss "Crazy"?
I am going to force all of those whom I supervise to take this test. I am then going to write extremely bad performance evaluations for anyone scoring over 10.
This should earn me some sort of...
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General Discussions
18 Jun 2007, 05:17
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20
A three state solution?
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3,269
Posted By
dda
Re: A three state solution?
Hamas. I always like any political party who bases its power on masked gunmen. Much like the empire in Star Wars.
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General Discussions
28 May 2007, 18:27
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9
Nice Going Hugo
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2,544
Posted By
dda
Nice Going Hugo
http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/403264,CST-NWS-chavez27s1.article
Congratulations to President Hugo Chavez in his quest to purify the airwaves of Venezuela.
Taking the oldest television...
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General Discussions
28 May 2007, 18:21
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23
Making animals extinct
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3,195
Posted By
dda
Re: Making animals extinct
I would vote in favor of the extinction of mosquitos, fleas, ticks and chiggers.
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General Discussions
28 May 2007, 18:14
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55
The Smoking Ban
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8,642
Posted By
dda
Re: The Smoking Ban
I don't smoke. Never have. I don't like being around smoke, given my druthers.
That being said, I believe that a smoking ban in eating establishments is appropriate. In the work place,...
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General Discussions
27 May 2007, 17:27
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48
The Obiora case. A dark spot on Norway's "clean sheet"
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5,357
Posted By
dda
Re: The Obiora case. A dark spot on Norway's "clean sheet"
What I was actually trying to suggest is that often, in my experience, the people who are the most critical of a particular occupation have a pre-existing bias about the kind of person that is doing...
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 21:44
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48
The Obiora case. A dark spot on Norway's "clean sheet"
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5,357
Posted By
dda
Re: The Obiora case. A dark spot on Norway's "clean sheet"
Have you been privy to all of the information as to what this means? The social welfare folks were obviously quite concerned with his actions and they called for the police. Do you know what...
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 20:31
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37
A Powder Keg?
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4,503
Posted By
dda
Re: A Powder Keg?
Just like the Iraqis, it appears that you don't appreciate a joke.
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 19:29
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37
A Powder Keg?
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4,503
Posted By
dda
Re: A Powder Keg?
Change is always accompanied by discontent, resentment and hysteria. It is part of accomodating change and making the adjustment to it. Look at the dislocation, resentment, discontent, etc. caused...
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 19:20
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94
What should my home drinks cabinet contain?
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12,605
Posted By
dda
Re: What should my home drinks cabinet contain?
the sad story of a life
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26 May 2007, 19:19
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94
What should my home drinks cabinet contain?
Views:
12,605
Posted By
dda
Re: What should my home drinks cabinet contain?
covers the subject
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 19:04
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19
Dealing with Young People
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3,031
Posted By
dda
Re: Dealing with Young People
Group motivation! Excellent! I knew that consulting PA was the right decision.
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 18:55
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19
Dealing with Young People
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3,031
Posted By
dda
Re: Dealing with Young People
This is a mistake I can probably avoid as I was never much for lingo, dude.
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 18:47
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19
Dealing with Young People
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3,031
Posted By
dda
Re: Dealing with Young People
Not true. We aren't doctors you know.
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General Discussions
26 May 2007, 18:45
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19
Dealing with Young People
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3,031
Posted By
dda
Re: Dealing with Young People
No. The position of supervising the homicide unit is very easy and has little impact as you are supervising people who need no supervision. They are among the most competent people in the office...
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General Discussions
19 May 2007, 17:03
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19
Anagrams of your name
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3,927
Posted By
dda
Re: Anagrams of your name
semen left girl
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 05:48
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39
Dancing on graves
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6,196
Posted By
dda
Re: Dancing on graves
Explanation required.
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 05:47
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22
[Football] West Ham / Tevez
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4,289
Posted By
dda
Re: [Football] West Ham / Tevez
Sounds like a bit of a sticky wicket, eh what?
Ooops. wrong sport.
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 05:41
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20
My Car: A Conclusion
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3,349
Posted By
dda
Re: My Car: A Conclusion
In my town, a bunch of kids who didn't like the security guards in their rich, gated community, lured then into an area where they then set fire to two strips of gasoline soaked roadway, trapping the...
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 05:00
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39
Dancing on graves
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6,196
Posted By
dda
Re: Dancing on graves
I take no joy in the death of any other human being. Although, I disagreed with virtually everything which he said, I did not doubt his sincerety. I have never understood the virulence of the...
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 04:51
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17
Keep the Aspidistra Flying
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2,917
Posted By
dda
Re: Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Perhaps "Myriad is used incorrectly" would be preferable.
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 04:40
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34
'Base interest rate' and capitalism
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5,155
Posted By
dda
Re: 'Base interest rate' and capitalism
Either one 10 pound hooker or two five pound hookers.
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General Discussions
16 May 2007, 04:33
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39
It's not always easy
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5,440
Posted By
dda
Re: It's not always easy
This problem is all too common. Last week, in little Stockto alone, over 300 cases involving domestic violence were on the court's calendar.
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General Discussions
7 May 2007, 00:08
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35
Oh Come On
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5,025
Posted By
dda
Re: Oh Come On
If they would spend the same amount of time and thought on the 23 minutes as they do on the 7, I wouldn't mind the 7 so much.
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General Discussions
7 May 2007, 00:03
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5
What the h**l?
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2,164
Posted By
dda
Re: What the h**l?
Apparently you were correct.
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General Discussions
25 Apr 2007, 01:03
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77
That Feeling.
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9,938
Posted By
dda
Re: That Feeling.
Good luck, Pig. After 23 years of marriage my wife still makes me feel that way most days.
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General Discussions
25 Apr 2007, 00:49
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71
Summer Meet
Views:
11,435
Posted By
dda
Re: Summer Meet
I wish I could come. People in the park would look over and say, "Isn't that sweet. Those young people have taken their grandfather to the park.
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General Discussions
25 Apr 2007, 00:39
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52
Segregation rears its ugly head.....again.
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17,331
Posted By
dda
Re: Segregation rears its ugly head.....again.
There seems to be a difference between the isolated acts of an individual and the attitudes and actions sanctioned by a group.
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19 Apr 2007, 22:46
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71
Summer Meet
Views:
11,435
Posted By
dda
Re: Summer Meet
Bastille Day!
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General Discussions
19 Apr 2007, 22:10
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23
Identity Confusion
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3,872
Posted By
dda
Re: Identity Confusion
And what would have happened in a like circumstances in the country of blissful enlightenment and culture?
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General Discussions
19 Apr 2007, 21:42
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101
Ffs
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11,202
Posted By
dda
Re: Ffs
Freely available? He had to show his drivers license AND wait for ten minutes! How much stricter can we get, for god's sake?
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General Discussions
17 Apr 2007, 22:35
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21
Adventures in the land of the thought police, episode 12
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5,176
Posted By
dda
Re: Adventures in the land of the thought police, episode 12
So, if you are not a Christian then all of the great art which is inspired by the Christian religion has no beauty? The Sistine Chapel ceiling without beauty? A piece of red cloth with a white...
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General Discussions
17 Apr 2007, 22:17
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23
Identity Confusion
Views:
3,872
Posted By
dda
Re: Identity Confusion
He will be eligible for parole after 26 years from the date he was taken in to custody (in this case January 5, 2029).
If he had been found not guilty, he could not have sued. However, if he went...
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General Discussions
16 Apr 2007, 06:26
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23
Identity Confusion
Views:
3,872
Posted By
dda
Re: Identity Confusion
The trial has only gone on for about four weeks. It is over now and the ax murderer is off to prison for a long, long time (as of Friday). However, the case poped up on January 5, 2003, but the...
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General Discussions
16 Apr 2007, 06:16
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59
Who?
Views:
8,386
Posted By
dda
Re: Who?
Yosarian. He had his priorities straight.
Forum:
General Discussions
16 Apr 2007, 06:10
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86
GD Axis of Evil
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10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
We could always surrender and let the radical islamists have our country and whatever else they might want. However, I suspect it wouldn't decrease the bloodshed, just whose blood was being shed.
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2007, 18:58
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86
GD Axis of Evil
Views:
10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
Oh, by-the-way, I think that this thread has the best title I have seen since being on GD!!!!
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14 Apr 2007, 18:56
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86
GD Axis of Evil
Views:
10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
I suspect that there were never as many people killed in the Cambodian jungel by a single bomb drop from a single B-52 as were killed in the Lockerby bombing.
Also, by the same logic, American...
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2007, 18:44
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86
GD Axis of Evil
Views:
10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
The Spanish had already achieved this goal for us before we were even a country. All we had to do was maintain the shitness of the region so we can't take all the credit as much as we would like to.
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2007, 18:33
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86
GD Axis of Evil
Views:
10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
You must be Belgian. Thus we need to know whether you are Flemish or Waloon to determine whether you are on the faggot side or not which helps in classification process.
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General Discussions
14 Apr 2007, 18:27
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86
GD Axis of Evil
Views:
10,937
Posted By
dda
Re: GD Axis of Evil
Probably the closest you will ever come to sex with a human partner.
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