Nepenthe..."anything inducing a pleasurable sensation of forgetfulness, especially of sorrow or trouble." I think we all need a huge dose of that (excluding the PET people&nb... moreNepenthe..."anything inducing a pleasurable sensation of forgetfulness, especially of sorrow or trouble." I think we all need a huge dose of that (excluding the PET people of course). I have been to Nepenthe. It was many years ago. There was a HUGE outdoor patio overlooking the ocean. A place where people could just hang out and appreciate the scenery. The food was great the views were incredible and the ambiance was unbelievable. Nepenthe. Those of us who are anti-PET are in great need of surcease from sorrow. A vicarious trip to Nepenthe and the food and dancing could help a lot. Maybe we can all imagine it. Just remembering my experience there is calming. Only temporarily of course. Tomorrow will come and nothing will have changed. But just for today? Imagining all of us (except the PET people) there celebrating life helps a lot. &n... less
We all know voters don't directly vote for president and vice-president. We have representatives that vote in what we call an electoral college, getting two votes from each, one fo... moreWe all know voters don't directly vote for president and vice-president. We have representatives that vote in what we call an electoral college, getting two votes from each, one for the president and one for the vice-president. They do not have to vote for the candidate, if they choose not to, even if their state voted for them. This is what our founders decided, in case they needed further assistance to get the candidates they wanted. Is it possible? They vote on Dec. 19.
She has about 4,500 questions on here. She never responds to any answers I have. I think I am a pretty good writer. At least I look stuff up. Not one word back. It would only be fa... moreShe has about 4,500 questions on here. She never responds to any answers I have. I think I am a pretty good writer. At least I look stuff up. Not one word back. It would only be fair to know, so no one has expectations of receiving feedback.
He wanted to repeal the AHCA. Now he wants to keep several provisions because he learned that they were essential. What else is he going to remove/replace/destroy before he knows t... moreHe wanted to repeal the AHCA. Now he wants to keep several provisions because he learned that they were essential. What else is he going to remove/replace/destroy before he knows the WHY? How else does he plan to cripple the country while he is still wet behind the ears and ignorant? I know. We will see. How terrible will it be?
PET has an unfortunate track record wife-wise so of course he thinks Giuliani and Gingrich are great guys. All 3 of them are sleazeballs in that regard. Why not select folks ... morePET has an unfortunate track record wife-wise so of course he thinks Giuliani and Gingrich are great guys. All 3 of them are sleazeballs in that regard. Why not select folks who take their vows seriously? Who don't play around on the side? Are there none of them available? Or are they simply unwilling to be part of the PET parade?
An Answermugger friend said he was dismissed from jury duty because he had actually experienced something similar to what the case was about. Is that fair? I know it is the job of ... moreAn Answermugger friend said he was dismissed from jury duty because he had actually experienced something similar to what the case was about. Is that fair? I know it is the job of a defense attorney to get his/her client off, guilty or not. But not allowing people to sit on juries who may have experienced something similar seems to me like stacking the deck. What do you think and why?
