In College Station, Texas there was a Hurricane Benefit Concert at which former presidents Jimmy Carter, George Bush, George W.Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama appea... moreIn College Station, Texas there was a Hurricane Benefit Concert at which former presidents Jimmy Carter, George Bush, George W.Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama appeared on stage side by side. The current prez appeared via pre-recorded message thanking them. Will 6 living presidents ever again get together for anything or was this a one-time-only brief moment that will never happen again?
Are some people better off being restricted/controlled/managed because it relieves them of the necessity of having to make decisions about their lives? Decisions are made for them.... moreAre some people better off being restricted/controlled/managed because it relieves them of the necessity of having to make decisions about their lives? Decisions are made for them. Parameters are set up so they know just how far they can go and no farther. Daddy or mommy will watch over them and protect them from going over the edge. Would having a goverment daddy tell you what to do comfort you?
It just occurred to me that every gas station I've been to over the past ten years or so also has a convenience store, and that many convenience stores also have gas pumps outside.... moreIt just occurred to me that every gas station I've been to over the past ten years or so also has a convenience store, and that many convenience stores also have gas pumps outside. Of course, while not every convenience store is a gas station or had a gas station, it seems that every gas station has a convenience store or sells certain food and beverage products that are normally sold in convenience stores.
I am too old now - nobody's idea of a sexually attractive person.Men do not look twice; they avert their eyes except in conversation.A certain peace has entered into my life becaus... moreI am too old now - nobody's idea of a sexually attractive person.Men do not look twice; they avert their eyes except in conversation.A certain peace has entered into my life because of it.Male salespeople now treat me with friendly respect and kindness, rather than subtly trying to flirt.Those milder versions were not so invasive or offensive - but they kept me constantly aware that I was viewed first as a potential sex object,whereas I would have preferred to be viewed first as a full human being with preferences, needs and wishes of my own which were usually very far from or opposite to theirs.I rarely had the opportunity to help, because I think most instances of harrassment occur away from the eyes of witnesses. The slime-balls know that their behaviour is unwelcome before they even try.I saw a man shouting at a woman. she was pinned against a wall and he was raising his fist.I stopped and said, "if you land that fist I'm going straight to the Police and reporting it."He dropped the fist and the two moved of... less
She thought she was having a heart attack after she awoke experiencing chest and back pain. Her docs checked her out and her heart was clinically fine but "broken" emotionally. So ... moreShe thought she was having a heart attack after she awoke experiencing chest and back pain. Her docs checked her out and her heart was clinically fine but "broken" emotionally. So now we have a scientific name to put on the terrible heartache losing a beloved pet causes. I hope you haven't experienced it but if you have then you have my condolences.
i wonder if theres some countries who gives welfare cheque to newcomers ( i dunno if you gotta have ytour citizenship or not )
just so they can live the basic minimum, then o... morei wonder if theres some countries who gives welfare cheque to newcomers ( i dunno if you gotta have ytour citizenship or not )
just so they can live the basic minimum, then once they are ready they find a job or business and they live on their own ?
