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Reply to Turning 18 - Was it good or bad? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

I enlisted in the Navy and entered service two weeks after high-school graduation. I was 17 at the time. My parents have not supported me financially since, that was twenty-eight years ago. They didn't force me, it was something I wanted to do since about ninth grade, and I actually signed up two weeks after my 16th birthday. My parents were supportive of my wishes then and even now. Of course it's not for everyone, but it was right for me. Each parent

Reply to Imus in the morning no more??? in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'm not surprised at the punishment that was meted out to Imus and think it's fitting. What does bother me is that two of the countries most renowned racists, Mr. J Jackson and A. Sharpton were instrumental in the decision. I just don't feel those two would have uttered a word if a black personality would have made a similar remark about whites. Of course I don't think most white would have said anything either. "George Bush hates black people" comes t

Reply to Can you balance the federal budget? in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Better yet give every citizen taxpayer a secure link with a quarterly proxy vote (similar to this game).....then we can eliminate congressmen and senators and save that money as well. I'd love to see Ted Kennedy ask me if I want to super size my burger order.

Reply to American Pacifism, it's like RAID for Asians...... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

We went to Iraq with the wrong mind set in my opinion. We used smart weapons and basically tried to make this war as bloodless as possible. This succeeded very well, but is the root cause of the current, IMHO the main problem now. The only thing the Iraqis lost for the most part was things like electrical power, their jobs, and other basic needs. What does a person do if his has all the time in the world on his hands? You've heard the phase, "Idle hand

Reply to Hollywood needs to do better at historical accuracy in Movie Reviews JoeUser Forums

People will always feel left out until we can just call ourselves "Americans"....why must we put any other country or continent before it. Sure celebrate your ancestry and heritage, but do we really need to be labeled to have some sort of identity? As for the movie, I guess it's the interpretation of the writer. Is the film claiming to be a documentary or a just story based on a historical event (I'm asking because I haven't heard)? If it's a documenta

Reply to "A Majority of Minorities" in Current Events JoeUser Forums

There will always be a majority even if just by one. People of the US pride themselves on differences more than commonalities. I’d settle for everyone just wanting to be labeled as Americans without any title pinned before it. When that can be achieved it will be a great day in itself.

Reply to Bush: We need torture as a tool in Politics JoeUser Forums

Bush wants to rewrite the Geneva Conventions to suit US foreign policy. Perhaps then China will do the same when dealing with Tibetan dissenters. Perhaps then Lebanon will do the same to suit its needs with respect to Israeli "detainees". Its a can of worms that doesn't need opening. As McCain said <BR

Reply to US Embassy in Syria attacked in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

I don't trust Syria, but I also don't believe they could think this attack would be in their best interest at this time. Assaad strikes me as a man that wants the people to believe he is in full control. I think he would feel it is beneath him to pretend he didn't know about this happening at his doorstep. Syria, lately for the most part, doesn’t crap where it eats...at home (now other places, through proxies, sure). They want the world to see the US a

Reply to Waiters demanding restaurant biz make 20 pct tips mandatory in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I had a wonderful lamb dinner about 5 years ago in Croatia. The place looked like some resturant in a James Bond film, quite fancy with an ocean view. My party practically had the place to ourselves, only two other sets of couples were there. The meal (5 courses) was very cheap by US standards, about $15 per person. When we tried to tip the waiter (an older man 40-50ish) he looked so embarassed and tried to give our tip money back, The service was impe

Reply to Define conspicuous consumption? in Life JoeUser Forums

I think immigration (both legal and illegal) will have a profound effect on perceived classes in the US. Many immigrants come from countries with definitive class boundaries. I just wonder if they have enough time to acclimate to prevalent (?) US thinking, or if the perception of the "have/have not's" will weaken the current system to the point of widespread violence. This would be an unfortunate by-product of our current immigration situation. It seem

Reply to This Just In,,,Al Qaeda Begins New PR Campaign w/ Americans in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well this article is toast....might as well shut her down.

Reply to This Just In,,,Al Qaeda Begins New PR Campaign w/ Americans in Current Events JoeUser Forums

So who do you think this years homecoming queen will be?

Reply to A Quality Razor - Yes There Is A Difference in Misc JoeUser Forums

"I'm a disposable gal myself." foreverserenity don't be so hard on yourself, I'm sure everyone here thinks highly of you! Sorry I couldn't resist.

Reply to Guys Just Don't Dig Fiesty Chicks in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I find confident women very attractive, but I must say that I prefer a gal that radiates confidence by her demeanor. Strength can be detremined from what is not said at times. Some people (both men and women) can appear to be tring too hard, not saying that is the case with you Sally. People probably discover this about you after they have known you because that's when they realize your the real deal and not just spouting off. Do what your comfortable

Reply to Evil Old People! in Misc JoeUser Forums

Me, I would have been rolling on the floor, even comments directed to me. This truly is human nature; to lament about the past, as the old women did, or "attempt" to relive it as the old men did. This is what we all have to look forward to. So I say get a chuckle or two out of it before our turn comes along, those old timers earned their right to piss and moan. Good article!

Reply to Before attacking Bush, big oil, read this article in Politics JoeUser Forums

While Enron was an "energy" company, I don't believe they were an energy producer (ie drilling), more of an infrastucture company (pipelines,etc). I could be wrong.

Reply to The nice muslims.. in Current Events JoeUser Forums

What about the Danish cartoon incident? Sure it was in bad taste, but people died because of it, just because they were foreign in a Muslim country. There have been plenty of cartoons (or worse) satirizing Jesus, Jews and other religions with little fan fair. These are not just isolated instances. I have never seen, in person, in the paper, or on TV any protesters asking to destroy or take over the Middle East (maybe there has been but I haven’t seen i

Reply to Replacing Your Wedding Ring in Misc JoeUser Forums

You could always wear your original wedding band on a chain, if you want to wear something a little flashier. I think most people don't even think about it, like the ring becomes part of your finger. If only more people would get "attached" to the meaning behind the ring, not the object, it would be a better world. Many people start out with what they can afford (if anything at all). A very inexpensive ring can actually be unsafe (if it gets crushed),

Reply to Enough With The US Bashing! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

In the space of time all the fighting has taken place over Israel in the last century, the Arabs could have had it all back by now. How you ask? Not by strapping on an explosive vest or firing a weapon. They could have inter-married the population to the point now that Israel would be an Arab nation, at least by proxy. Sure there would be some fanatical Jews, but it would much smaller population by now. Their rockets would be very easy to locate. Arab

Reply to WHY CEASEFIRE IS IN ISRAEL'S INTEREST in Politics JoeUser Forums

There are no innocents. People living there (just as here) do have an opinion one way or the other. You cannot attend a rally one day supporting your cause (with your kids dressed up in masks and toy weapons) and be a poor victim the next day. You cannot hide a rocket in your basement and say hey I was just holding it for someone else. If I agreed with the Hezbollah, I’d take my lumps and if I agreed with Israel, I’d be pointing them to the weapons dum

Reply to I love you! (Just don't get fat!) in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Shallow or not at least the guy was up-front and made his intentions known. It's your friend’s choice if she can live with that or not. Too many people do not let their true feeling be known to their partners before getting too serious or even married, and then it's too late. More people should state what they want out of life first before things go too far. As for the guy, he will either find a woman that will accept that attitude, or he will find him

Reply to Saddam's WMD in 2003 - Degrated Chemical Artillery Shells! in Politics JoeUser Forums

History should have taught you that it's too late when "they" are on your "soil". Save your tears for your son at the gates of the concentation camp or the pit he digs for his grave. I often wonder about that famous photo of the well dressed Frenchmen crying as the Germans marched through Paris; maybe he and others like him should have carried thier asses to the front and prevented the invasion. Too many people like you and your laughing wife, allowing

Reply to The Bush Tax Cuts Were Unjustified! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sure Federal taxes need to be 25% because many lower income families get all or most of their tax money back in refunds, while highest paid shelter a large percentage of their income. I got a big refund back myself this year. Now I'm not suggesting that the government should not control spending, they should. But as a society, we should sit down and decide just what the government should provide to the citizens of this country. I feel it should provide

Reply to The Bush Tax Cuts Were Unjustified! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Flat Tax....everyone pays the same, rich or poor, no limits....say somewhere between 10% and 15% (10 would probably be fine). All income is counted, no topping out, and no freebies because you have 20 kids. Everyone pays the same rate...can't get much more fair than that.

Reply to Do I need your views shoved down my throat? in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

I think a better idea would be for YOU and YOUR condescending attitude to take that vacation in Iraq and see what has and hasn't been accomplished. Billions of dollars and thousands of lives are gone. What have we gotten so far? Thanks The PC Guy, I've been there (and a few other places in my 24 year military career). I know what it's accomplished...nothing. These are the people that riot and kill over a traffic accident. That's h