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I'd think you'd come up with something good from Rollins. Maybe I missed it in a past post.

Hey! You still over at your Z-job?

I dunno, Slayer is not so good for one on one violence themes(serial murder excepted); but Fight Til Death might be an option. Just not the best option.

Not a good choice from Slayer--especially the part about willing to slit your own wrists or take a bullet in your own head to get away from the person pissing you off. Not a good go-get-em IMO.

That's an interesting question. I wonder what type of efforts are going on in areas like Haiti or Bolivia. I do know I have read some incredibly frightening stuff on the UN site and related sites that work with women and children in war-torn areas. It makes me cry--and I don't cry too easily.

I totally agree with this. I also get pissed when they start talking about giving special mortgage loans to teachers because "they can't afford to live in the community they work in". What? Hell, I can't afford to live in the community I work in. And why would a teacher be considered more of a valuable asset to a community than any other professional? We picks our jobs and we know what they pay. Can't whine later and expect special treatment.

Risk? Monopoly? I love those games!

To the folks who believe that we are conditioned to see our fighting forces as a group that can do no wrong: please re-read the above statement. This echos what I hear from my friends who have served as well. These sentiments sound like heartfelt lessons learned under conditions most of us will never face. This is what makes me recognize that the vast majority of our servicemen and servicewomen are just like you and me--people who want the best for their families and their fellow countrymen. And this is the way they believe they can most powerfully ensure that hope. These folks are not archetypes. They aren't movie characters. And they aren't ads in the upper corner of your screen. They are the ones who fight for us--in the wars you personally agree with and in the wars you don't. Personally, I am grateful to them.

There is a capitalistic indifference gene?

You put the dick in tater, dontcha? I knew it all along!

Seems ironic to me that people use their freedom of speech to bitch about those who ensure we get to keep that right. On one hand, its cool to live in a country where we get to do that. On the other hand, it is sad to live somewhere that people are not grateful for what we have. Maybe I am just making links where there aren't any. But I honestly believe that if some folks had their way, they would happily invade us and make us all STFU. I wouldn't like that much.

Incredible.

I think we have a winner.

You know you can probably save a lot of time if you just spray black paint over the bumper sticker. Have you ever tried to remove one of those suckers? Man, they are tough.

What is this thread about again?

"Blame Canada"

You ride an out of service bus? A step up from the short bus.

It is a beautiful work. But it blissfully ignores the fact that not all who fight have merely been pawns in one person's war. Whole groups of men have collectively decided to attack other groups in order to take something from them. Those being attacked try to defend themselves if they can. It isn't pretty, but that's what happens. No, I don't support war. Of course not. Hell, I can't even understand the minds of the men who create it. And I identify with the women who are caught in the middle of all this and I feel for the children who have no idea what the heck is going on. But to continue to simply say, "Peace Brothers" just doesn't seem to do anything. And not having an Army to protect us is a frightening thought for many men, women, and children. This doesn't condone unprovoked attacks on others. But it does admit that having a trained militia is, unfortunately, necessary.

My God man, what are you trying to say?

Good one!

yah, a carpet bag

Amazing that groups our country have systematically disenfranchised and ruthlessly stigmatized are still willing to risk their lives for that very same country. I have great respect for people with that level of fortitude and devotion.

Hey, I want to float on a boxcar of pain meds!

Buy a new rope whenever you feel like you can't trust your old one. The distraction of wondering whether your rope is going to break when you take a fall (it most likely will not--but that ain't the point) will be detrimental to your climbing. I bought a new rope every year my first couple of years climbing; and I wouldn't use the same rope for rock that I would on ice. It made me feel better until I came to trust my equipment. Just buy your rope off season (like right now) and you'll pay a lot less than full price. It's worth the peace of mind.

Right answer!!!