I have no doubt that ADD (or ADHD) is a real problem for some folks... but I also have no doubt that it is often just a convenient diagnosis for the shrink in charge. There are a lot of quack shrinks out there, folks, and just because they tell you that you (or your child) have some damn disorder or another doesn't make it so. Be on your guard. I knew a Psychiarist in my small town who would essentially let the patient write their own perscriptions. His intentions may have been good but he was an idiot. While I believe in everyone's right to self-medicate (I think we should be able to get any damn thing we want without having to see a doctor, if we're over the age of 18), I find this unacceptable. He was basically saying, yeah, you need this, here ya go!
I'd probably have been diagnosed with ADD about 40 years ago, but I don't think they knew what it was back then. So now (having gone through my pot/speed/downers/acid/etc. stage), I think I'll have a beer.
I'm not sure what the "H" is for, my one of my grandsons was diagnosed with ADD and put on meds. I wanted to understand it better so I checked Google and found a very knowledgeable lady who has the same problem (she is a grown, professional woman). I thought I'd saved her site in my "favorites" file but if so, I can't find it. I would suggest, though, doing a Google search and maybe you'll be as lucky as I was and find this lady. I think she's a psycologist, and knows whereof she speaks. Best of luck to you!
Oh great indeed. Now instead of being annoyed by some idiot blaring out his (c)rap "music" from the next street over, you can catch it from clear across town. Oh, and as for new technology such as heated seats, my '73 Saab has a heated driver's seat and if memory serves, they started doing that in '69. On a 12 volt system (okay, more like 14 from the alternator).
I dunno... I used to watch a lot of John Wayne movies and such, and I don't think it messed me up too much. Of course, I DID kick a lot of ass in Jr. High School, so what do I know? (But I didn't have a gun).
Fact is, if you haven't taught your child to read before he/she enters school, you're not much of a parent or you have a dumbass child. So you figure out which it is, and deal with it.
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I don't know about you, but I vote for the person I perceive to be most qualified for the task at hand, I haven't had a Coke in years, never wear clothing that advertises anything (except my jeans, and I can't fix that), and haven't been to a movie in years. I'll have a Pabst Blue Ribbon or a cup of good coffee, don't watch TV, don't listen to much radio. I mostly just pick my guitar and leave everyone else pretty much the hell alone. Oh, I do play an occasional CD, old album, or older 78 RPM disk, and some of that stuff is sweet, but it is of my choosing. I won't buy a CD because Britney Spears is 'cute", and I damn sure don't buy one because she is talented. You make a good point... most people buy what they are sold... but we have a choice. Not all of us are sheep or lemmings. Some of us have minds.
I haven't killed a single person since I had my cable disconnected. I didn't kill anyone before then either, but I wanted to a few times. I wonder if they get "South Park" over there?
If you have not already done so, there is a great book called "Rabbi Jesus" that you might care to read. It changed my way of thinking about a few things, which is damned hard to do (I'm a stubborn old fart). And as for the 160,000-year-old skulls, I don't know about you folks but I feel a lot younger already!
Bethanie, I like your idea, but it just ain't gonna happen. The record companies really enjoy getting $15 or $20 bucks for a mess of garbage on a fifty-cent CD (including jewel case). Some people still listen to radio (I do not) or TV (I don't do that either) and hear a song, like it, and go buy the CD. The record companies thrive on this sort of stupiditity. So it goes.
That is quite stupid. The doctor in question (or his administration) would be wise to shitcan that outfit. As long as people continue to support such organizations, they will continue to exist.
You make a very good point here (I'm an ol' guitar picker) but there are some beautiful, notable exceptions: The Beatles, The Byrds, Tom Petty and The Heartbrakers, Johnny Winter, and many others. Most of what passes as "music" these days is shit. Those who continue to innovate continue to live, and produce some great stuff.
Generally the "Rock Stars" don't make shit on their recordings. They usually wind up owing the record company money for production, promotion, etc. If they make any money it's by doing concerts, so support your favorite bands by catching a live concert. One of my favorites is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and in a live show they kicks some serious ass. Also, if I ever have another chance, I'll catch Pink Floyd live again. Amazing band! I could name many others, but my point is that if you want to support the bands, catch them live... they don't make crap on their recordings.
The RIAA has shot itself square in the ass. I will not buy a damn thing they have anything to do with, and that saddens me somewhat, but I think a lot of other people feel the same way. There are lots of indie artists out there who actually create some fine music, and you can visit their sites and pick up the CDs at a reasonable price, including shipping. Check 'em out, and you'll be glad you did. Oh, and they really NEED your support. The RIAA is pissing and moaning because the economy has hurt them just like it's hurt everyone else, and it's trying to put the blame elsewhere. That ain't gon' work.
I agree, he is NOT retarded. I have worked with retarded people, and if they knew they were being compared to this bastard, they would be insulted. He is quite bright, but his ship is sinking and he doesn't have enough common sense to bail water.
Just wondering... do those "perfect copies" include all the garbage piled up in my back floorboard? If they do I'll bet you could buy them pretty cheap.
Okay, if you can copy a car for free, I have one I'd like copied. However, I can't help but wonder, isn't it going to be painful shitting all that sheet metal and cast Iron and glass and stuff? And if you have to go out and buy it, it quits being "free".
Damn right! I played in various bands for years, and we had a great time, made decent money, and backed up some really good folks on occasion. I suppose we were violating copyrights because we mostly did cover stuff, but nobody cared back then. We backed up the Tams for a couple of nights and already knew most of their songs, which was handy... great bunch of guys and fine singers, but they couldn't tell you what key anything was in, they'd just hum it in harmony. My point here is, if we hadn't already played the Tams' songs, we wouldn't have been able to rehearse with them for half an hour and then go on stage with them for a four-hour show. I used to listen to all this stuff and figure out the music, everything from the Tams to the Rolling Stones and beyond, and it was great fun.
The Only Druid made some interesting points, but yeah, one of the points he made he negated by signing as "The Only Druid", and he isn't the only one, BTW. I'm not a Druid and I use the handle "Alphtoo" for reasons I won't go into right now, but my name is Warren D. Lockaby and I'm not ashamed to put it on any document I post. All the best, - WDL
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I have no doubt that ADD (or ADHD) is a real problem for some folks... but I also have no doubt that it is often just a convenient diagnosis for the shrink in charge. There are a lot of quack shrinks out there, folks, and just because they tell you that you (or your child) have some damn disorder or another doesn't make it so. Be on your guard. I knew a Psychiarist in my small town who would essentially let the patient write their own perscriptions. His intentions may have been good but he was an idiot. While I believe in everyone's right to self-medicate (I think we should be able to get any damn thing we want without having to see a doctor, if we're over the age of 18), I find this unacceptable. He was basically saying, yeah, you need this, here ya go! I'd probably have been diagnosed with ADD about 40 years ago, but I don't think they knew what it was back then. So now (having gone through my pot/speed/downers/acid/etc. stage), I think I'll have a beer.
I'm not sure what the "H" is for, my one of my grandsons was diagnosed with ADD and put on meds. I wanted to understand it better so I checked Google and found a very knowledgeable lady who has the same problem (she is a grown, professional woman). I thought I'd saved her site in my "favorites" file but if so, I can't find it. I would suggest, though, doing a Google search and maybe you'll be as lucky as I was and find this lady. I think she's a psycologist, and knows whereof she speaks. Best of luck to you!
Is it just me, or did anyone else hear a fat lady singing?
Weta? LOTR? ROTK? ROTFLMAO!
Right. Remember, you can always trade your time for money, but you can never buy back your time.
Well, you should be able to get a more effecient refrigerator to keep your beer and bourbon cold. That should count for something, right?
Oh great indeed. Now instead of being annoyed by some idiot blaring out his (c)rap "music" from the next street over, you can catch it from clear across town. Oh, and as for new technology such as heated seats, my '73 Saab has a heated driver's seat and if memory serves, they started doing that in '69. On a 12 volt system (okay, more like 14 from the alternator).
I dunno... I used to watch a lot of John Wayne movies and such, and I don't think it messed me up too much. Of course, I DID kick a lot of ass in Jr. High School, so what do I know? (But I didn't have a gun).
Fact is, if you haven't taught your child to read before he/she enters school, you're not much of a parent or you have a dumbass child. So you figure out which it is, and deal with it.
I don't know about you, but I vote for the person I perceive to be most qualified for the task at hand, I haven't had a Coke in years, never wear clothing that advertises anything (except my jeans, and I can't fix that), and haven't been to a movie in years. I'll have a Pabst Blue Ribbon or a cup of good coffee, don't watch TV, don't listen to much radio. I mostly just pick my guitar and leave everyone else pretty much the hell alone. Oh, I do play an occasional CD, old album, or older 78 RPM disk, and some of that stuff is sweet, but it is of my choosing. I won't buy a CD because Britney Spears is 'cute", and I damn sure don't buy one because she is talented. You make a good point... most people buy what they are sold... but we have a choice. Not all of us are sheep or lemmings. Some of us have minds.
I haven't killed a single person since I had my cable disconnected. I didn't kill anyone before then either, but I wanted to a few times. I wonder if they get "South Park" over there?
Move to Sweden. They build some damn fine cars. Just don't stay here and bitch.
If you have not already done so, there is a great book called "Rabbi Jesus" that you might care to read. It changed my way of thinking about a few things, which is damned hard to do (I'm a stubborn old fart). And as for the 160,000-year-old skulls, I don't know about you folks but I feel a lot younger already!
Yeah, ya gotta watch those Danish folks, but they do make a damn good paistry.
Exactly. Beware the voice of reason from an unreasonable man. He is not to be trusted.
Bethanie, I like your idea, but it just ain't gonna happen. The record companies really enjoy getting $15 or $20 bucks for a mess of garbage on a fifty-cent CD (including jewel case). Some people still listen to radio (I do not) or TV (I don't do that either) and hear a song, like it, and go buy the CD. The record companies thrive on this sort of stupiditity. So it goes.
That is quite stupid. The doctor in question (or his administration) would be wise to shitcan that outfit. As long as people continue to support such organizations, they will continue to exist.
You make a very good point here (I'm an ol' guitar picker) but there are some beautiful, notable exceptions: The Beatles, The Byrds, Tom Petty and The Heartbrakers, Johnny Winter, and many others. Most of what passes as "music" these days is shit. Those who continue to innovate continue to live, and produce some great stuff.
Generally the "Rock Stars" don't make shit on their recordings. They usually wind up owing the record company money for production, promotion, etc. If they make any money it's by doing concerts, so support your favorite bands by catching a live concert. One of my favorites is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and in a live show they kicks some serious ass. Also, if I ever have another chance, I'll catch Pink Floyd live again. Amazing band! I could name many others, but my point is that if you want to support the bands, catch them live... they don't make crap on their recordings.
The RIAA has shot itself square in the ass. I will not buy a damn thing they have anything to do with, and that saddens me somewhat, but I think a lot of other people feel the same way. There are lots of indie artists out there who actually create some fine music, and you can visit their sites and pick up the CDs at a reasonable price, including shipping. Check 'em out, and you'll be glad you did. Oh, and they really NEED your support. The RIAA is pissing and moaning because the economy has hurt them just like it's hurt everyone else, and it's trying to put the blame elsewhere. That ain't gon' work.
I agree, he is NOT retarded. I have worked with retarded people, and if they knew they were being compared to this bastard, they would be insulted. He is quite bright, but his ship is sinking and he doesn't have enough common sense to bail water.
Just wondering... do those "perfect copies" include all the garbage piled up in my back floorboard? If they do I'll bet you could buy them pretty cheap.
Okay, if you can copy a car for free, I have one I'd like copied. However, I can't help but wonder, isn't it going to be painful shitting all that sheet metal and cast Iron and glass and stuff? And if you have to go out and buy it, it quits being "free".
Damn right! I played in various bands for years, and we had a great time, made decent money, and backed up some really good folks on occasion. I suppose we were violating copyrights because we mostly did cover stuff, but nobody cared back then. We backed up the Tams for a couple of nights and already knew most of their songs, which was handy... great bunch of guys and fine singers, but they couldn't tell you what key anything was in, they'd just hum it in harmony. My point here is, if we hadn't already played the Tams' songs, we wouldn't have been able to rehearse with them for half an hour and then go on stage with them for a four-hour show. I used to listen to all this stuff and figure out the music, everything from the Tams to the Rolling Stones and beyond, and it was great fun.
The Only Druid made some interesting points, but yeah, one of the points he made he negated by signing as "The Only Druid", and he isn't the only one, BTW. I'm not a Druid and I use the handle "Alphtoo" for reasons I won't go into right now, but my name is Warren D. Lockaby and I'm not ashamed to put it on any document I post. All the best, - WDL