HRoark

It's not a matter of "hurting." It is a matter of entitlement; the government claims an entitlement to the earned wealth of people who work hard and are successful. They exercise this entitlement in an unfair, and unequal way. They punish, in essence, those who have made themselves successful by imposing upon them higher taxes.

Why not? I'm sure you'd look great in TuffSkin Jeans!!!

So, because successful people ARE successful that means you have a right to THEIR income, THEIR wealth, and THEIR labor? I don't understand this mentality. People talk about equality and 'fairness', but turn a blind eye when they see statistics like are in that chart. On a percentage basis, why should someone earning $250,000 pay more than someone earning $30,000? And come up with something better than, "because they can afford it". That is not a logical reason. A flat tax is fair and equitable.

Urinal at far end and keep an eye out.

Just as I thought, successful hard-working people are getting fucked.

This does not sound like good news.

My alpine buddies are all the partners I've had fun with in the mountains, and on the crags, this year - that's all of you!!! <deleted to protect ryland's sensitive constitution>

SHe probably has video equipment outside your house, stupid. SHe totally wants you, you can tell.

This does not rhyme with dead, thread, bed, head, or dread.

A dead thread would hurt my head. Maybe then, you should go to bed! Who could dread bed?

A dead thread would hurt my head.

Get him back: don't take any initiative and only do what he tells you to do. When you finish, go to him and ask what to do next. He doesn't want your brain (presumably why you were hired), he only wants some schlub to validate his position of authority. Fuck 'im.

Wow, when I feel misunderstood I don't exterminate several million of my neighbors. Maybe "Uncle Joe" just needed a group hug. Proof that actors ARE stupid.

WHAT!!! No sponsor booze?????? SHeeeit. Aren't the campground hosts officially gone by now?

No word on whether swallowing played a part or not.

Is there going to be sponsor booze on Friday night or is it BYOB?

Trask and I had a wonderful time, as well. Thanks to everyone for the food, beer, and good times.

I'm not really sure if this belongs here or not, I'm quite new to the site. Has anyone heard rumors about raptors on, or near, Godzilla at the Index Lower Town Wall? I climbed it recently and noticed what looked like nest fragments and guano in the vicinity to the right. I happened to mention this in passing to a friend who works for the Sierra Club in the area. Right away she mentioned that would look into it. I received an e-mail from her several days later which said that several of her colleagues were going to look into it. I think I've made an error in telling her. She's pretty committed to her work, and I think she might raise some flags. I've climbed at Index a couple of times and never seen nesting raptors, but maybe I was there at the wrong time. Howard

It's been said that clothes make the man. In that light, it may be a worthwhile pursuit.

Back on topic, I find that I have "butterflies", or what have you, when facing a tough lead, and I may not feel into it. However, I usually go for it anyway because it is simply self-doubt, and I come out better for it. It's part of overcoming fear and outside influences. When I have felt way out of it, I have backed off. Keep leading, carolyn. H Roark