I do not know if that scenario is APOCRYPHAL or actual. But allegedly some non-citizens have joined and been deployed and fought and survived and come home BADLY DAMAGED due to the... moreI do not know if that scenario is APOCRYPHAL or actual. But allegedly some non-citizens have joined and been deployed and fought and survived and come home BADLY DAMAGED due to their war experiences and were DEPORTED. If untrue that is a CRUEL EVIL horror story. If TRUE WHAT SAY YOU?
The crimes and corruptions of the wealthy are far more arrogant than the crimes of the poor. The wealthy believe they are above the rules. Rules only apply to "the little people".&... moreThe crimes and corruptions of the wealthy are far more arrogant than the crimes of the poor. The wealthy believe they are above the rules. Rules only apply to "the little people". The Wealthy are never little people. Their appetites are ENORMOUS so of course they are always very big. Their crimes are very big. That's the advantage to being wealty when your core is corrupt. You can buy your way into anything you want anytime you want on whatever stage you want and if caught you are very likely to get away with it. How? BY BUYING YOUR WAY OUT OF THE MESS YOU CREATE! And so it goes. Time after time. Century after century. SIGH. less
Normally we don't want to disappoint those we love who love us. But abnormally some folks keep pushing the envelope testing to see how far they can go and get away with it. The mor... moreNormally we don't want to disappoint those we love who love us. But abnormally some folks keep pushing the envelope testing to see how far they can go and get away with it. The more you try to get away with things the greater you become or the lesser? How does that work?
Once upon time we were taught to be polite, respectful. Long ago and far away. Today we are thrilled if we receive civil. We have adjusted to becoming less than we used to be... moreOnce upon time we were taught to be polite, respectful. Long ago and far away. Today we are thrilled if we receive civil. We have adjusted to becoming less than we used to be. Some even enjoy it and are very good at it. The DETERIORATION OF A NATION. I would have preferred reading about it in a novel that was fantasy. Living it in our reality is not my cuppa tea but it seems to be for many. Different strokes.
Replete with peculiar hand movements. He waits for applause. The audience knows when to do its part. Programmed. Planned. Rehearsed. Static. Immutable. Yet it is a draw, a lure, an... moreReplete with peculiar hand movements. He waits for applause. The audience knows when to do its part. Programmed. Planned. Rehearsed. Static. Immutable. Yet it is a draw, a lure, an irresistible occurrence for some who live for it. A mystical emotional roller coaster ride they seem to be addicted to and simply cannot quit. It is a way to pass the time away because there is nothing else that moves them so than the repetition of what they've heard dozens of times before but can't get enough of forever more. Weird. less
Does boredom never set in? Same speaker same speeches same points same words same emotions over and over and over and over again. How can the same old thing hold any value for anyo... moreDoes boredom never set in? Same speaker same speeches same points same words same emotions over and over and over and over again. How can the same old thing hold any value for anyone? A way to kill time together? Have they come to this? Is that all there is? Apologies to Peggy Lee and the song of the same name. Whatever the city or state the prate never changes. Some may have it memorized including the crazy hand movements. How can the same thing be endlessly exhilarating fascinating exciting? I don't get it. less
I'm doing online classes and had to do short essay answers for an assignment for a class last week, which is common for one class in particular. I usually get brief/ generic feedba... moreI'm doing online classes and had to do short essay answers for an assignment for a class last week, which is common for one class in particular. I usually get brief/ generic feedback at the end explaining my grade. Typically something along the lines of "demonstrated competency." or "enjoyed reading this." With the last time, one of the questions asked what I had learned form the chapter. I highlighted what I didn't learn and asked the professor a bunch of questions. He still gave me a perfect score and left a comment that I demonstrated proficiency. Obviously, he isn't reading anything I write. How many teachers/ professors do this? less
EXAMPLES:That'll Be The Day.You Can't Hurry Love.Once Bitten, Twice Shy.Que Será Será (Whatever Will Be Will Be).Easier Said Than Done.Love Takes Time.Every Rose Has ... moreEXAMPLES:That'll Be The Day.You Can't Hurry Love.Once Bitten, Twice Shy.Que Será Será (Whatever Will Be Will Be).Easier Said Than Done.Love Takes Time.Every Rose Has Its Thorn.~
On today's NPR broadcast, they replayed certain segments of previous programs, one of which featured an opening line (paraphrased), "no one likes brushing their teeth". ... more On today's NPR broadcast, they replayed certain segments of previous programs, one of which featured an opening line (paraphrased), "no one likes brushing their teeth". Personally, I've never disliked brushing my teeth, and I've never heard heard of anyone else disliking having to brush his or her teeth. Do you find validity in the quoted statement above?
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After years of not paying attention -- other than REALLY liking the song whenever I heard it by chance - - just two days ago I found out who sang the song and its title.Great song ... moreAfter years of not paying attention -- other than REALLY liking the song whenever I heard it by chance - - just two days ago I found out who sang the song and its title.Great song for me!:)"All Apologies" Nirvana "All Apologies" Nirvana
My wife uses them and wonders why they get the order wrong sometimes. The last time I used a bank one was 1976. My deposit got stuck in the tube and wouldn't go in my account until... moreMy wife uses them and wonders why they get the order wrong sometimes. The last time I used a bank one was 1976. My deposit got stuck in the tube and wouldn't go in my account until Moonday. We lived paycheck to paycheck and couldn't go grocery shopping.
I've achieved a fair bit today on the second day of my Easter break... but have found myself very frustrated that I have to stop and rest.. it's really irritating and I haven't man... moreI've achieved a fair bit today on the second day of my Easter break... but have found myself very frustrated that I have to stop and rest.. it's really irritating and I haven't managed to get quite as much done as I would have liked.. I wonder how others manage this? I do mean non-naughty wise although that's a good question for elsewhere :P
To ban wind turbines from bring anywhere in sight of any of his multifarious multitudinous multiplicity of multiple golf courses. They cause cancer you know because Dondon said so.... moreTo ban wind turbines from bring anywhere in sight of any of his multifarious multitudinous multiplicity of multiple golf courses. They cause cancer you know because Dondon said so. SIGH.
Take them to the border and show them how to process asylum seekers. Or to the tent cities in Texas to unlock the cages and kennels and give the crying children food and a hug.Take... moreTake them to the border and show them how to process asylum seekers. Or to the tent cities in Texas to unlock the cages and kennels and give the crying children food and a hug.Take them to PUERTO RICO to help those there who are still in despair because their homes are still in need of repair. Wherever the next gun massacre occurs take them there to provide comfort and care. Or the next flood or hurricane? That would be a fitting way for him to EARN a Nobel Award. Maybe even the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE if he could convince the peeps he has purposely riled up for years to rile down, get a grip, and act like caring AMERICAN CITIZENS and help their neighbors. Whatcha think? less
WHAT GOOD DO RALLIES ACCOMPLISH IN TERMS OF HELPING PEOPLE AND MAKING THINGS BETTER? It's just more cheap talk sameold talk empty talk. The endgame is ALWAYS THE SAME. Riled up peo... moreWHAT GOOD DO RALLIES ACCOMPLISH IN TERMS OF HELPING PEOPLE AND MAKING THINGS BETTER? It's just more cheap talk sameold talk empty talk. The endgame is ALWAYS THE SAME. Riled up people making things WORSE not better. Sheesh. Whatta a crock of FITB!
While we argue and debate and hate people keep dying due to neglect because we are way too buy dotting i's and crossing t's. Geez people! GET A GRIP! FOCUS on the essential NOW not... moreWhile we argue and debate and hate people keep dying due to neglect because we are way too buy dotting i's and crossing t's. Geez people! GET A GRIP! FOCUS on the essential NOW not later after you get all the crumbs figured out and swept out. By then it's way too late. AGAIN.
Some insist that the microphone and spotlight and attention ALWAYS STAY ON THEM while others hug the sidelines and the shadows and prefer to enter and leave without creating a sens... moreSome insist that the microphone and spotlight and attention ALWAYS STAY ON THEM while others hug the sidelines and the shadows and prefer to enter and leave without creating a sensation or attracting any attention at all. The two ends of the personality spectrum? The SHOWOFF and the VERY SHY?
Do middle-sized minds or big minds never indulge in "foolish" consistencies? Only little minds?What is a "wise" consistency? In whose opinion? Who decides?
I think I'm tough enough but I know I wouldn't do well. Taking orders is not my strong suit especially if I don't understand WHY. Now I know that chain of command rules and folks d... moreI think I'm tough enough but I know I wouldn't do well. Taking orders is not my strong suit especially if I don't understand WHY. Now I know that chain of command rules and folks don't have time sometimes to be questioned or challenged. So in that way I'm too soft.I'm thinking about creative people, imaginative people, sensitive people. Maybe they are not meant to witness death or seeing their friends blown up. Maybe they simply don't have the "right stuff" to be a good soldier emotionally. They love their country and are very patriotic but they just aren't able to do the tough stuff required of a solider. What do you think? Are some of the homeless soldiers there because they never should have been in the military in the first place? Sad. less
