Well, you could take the advice of everyone who is telling you how to improve your penmanship, but that takes time and effort. My advice is this...let your writing devolve even more, to the point that it is COMPLETELY unreadable, then tell people that you are writing in something like Sanskrit, or ancient Phoenician, or Sumerian. They'll all think "WOW, this guy knows (insert ancient dead language here), what a genius!!" You'll instantly become the most popular guy around. Women will be throwing themselves at you, you'll be invited to all the important social events, and celebrities will want to hang out with you. Do me a favor, please remember that it was my advice that skyrocketed you to stardom, and maybe throw a few hot chicks my way. Thanks and good luck!!!
I was just curious, thanks for answering. In fact, yes, I am quite aware that Bill Clinton is not longer president. I wasn't trying to be an ass or anything, it's just that lots of people only ask questions like that of conservatives/republicans, and give a free ride to liberals/democrats. If what you say is true, and since I don't know you I will assume it is, then you are not one of those people. Thanks and take care.
Actually no, I did not mismeasure. That is the correct size. My arms are huge. I am a very nice guy, but you wouldn't want to see me behind you in a dark alley, I look quite intimidating.
I was in a similiar boat when I was younger. I would get mad and frustrated, and started punching walls. After breaking all of my fingers at least once, and several up to 6 times, I took up weight lifting as a hobby. Nothing very formal, just some free weights in the garage and basement. This allowed me to vent frustration without hurting myself. I was able to lift without thinking or concentrating too much, so I was still able to think about whatever was on my mind. I could watch TV, or even study, if I was just using dumbells. After some time, actually not very much time, I started to notice a BIG difference. I was in great shape, I went from being a stick skinny kid to a well defined, and even muscular guy. I continued working out, and was very happy with the results. About a year after I started, on of the bully jocks decided to take a book from me on the recess yard. I ended up grabbing him, lifting him off the ground, and twisted his arm behind his back until he cried. I wasn't aiming for tears, but the look on his face when he realized he WAS NOT going to overpower his way out of my grasp was truly priceless. He never screwed with me again, and we actually became somewhat friendly after that. I never became a bully, but the confidence I gained after that, carried me through college and beyond. I don't work out as often as I used to, but can still bench press over 200lbs, have 26-28 in biceps, and a 54 in chest. I also discovered that the ladies started to notice me in a much more favorable light after I started working out. So if I forgot to comb my hair now and then, it didn't really matter too much. Once I got some pride and confidence in my appearance, and most importantly, some control over it, all the other pieces fell into line. Hope this helps some. By the way, you are doing a great thing by mentoring. I have been volunteering as a Boy Scout leader for almost 9 years now, without a son in it, and the joy and sense of satisfaction in helping develop kids is truly the greatest reward.
Sorry to hear you were serious. I'm glad I don't live in the same world you do. Take care and good luck, I have a feeling you'll need it. Have a nice day.
You're an ass, this had nothing to do with what I posted. There most certainly were posts that automatically assumed the FBI were wrong in what they did, without any proof, or even accusations by the parties involved. THAT was what I was commenting on. There were also many posts that said "Gee, I'm glad *I* don't live in the US" They were the posts that I commented on. I love my country, I know we're not perfect, but I love it anyway. I hope everyone else loves theirs as well. I didn't bash any country, except maybe France, and even that was meant tounge-in-cheek. Try removing your head from your ass just long enough to have an open thought, and THEN maybe we can have an intelligent discussion.
OK, for the last time...you are right, they can make life hell for you, and you have recourse, the courts. That has not been proven, or even alleged here. No one involved in the case is alleging ANYTHING illegal has transpired. No one involved mentioned harassment, or officious law men. People like you want the police to be gone, unless you have a problem.
Yes, it may be illegal to access other customers info, I don't know the exact circumstances here, as far as what was listed in the warrant, what machines were taken, who's information was on those machines, and what was looked at back at the FBI labs. If they broke any laws, then yes come down on them with the wrath of God, but again, NO ONE IS ALLEGING THEY DID ANYTHING WRONG!!!!
I'm not calling you anything you aren't calling yourself. You are, in fact, posting as an anonymous coward. While that may afford you some level of anonymity, the price of that anonymity, is that you are branded an anonymous coward. You can't have it both ways. You can't post that way, and still have the same credence given to others who post with their handle.
You know, I agree with most of what you're saying, but for once, can we not make an asinine statement about President Bush. If you don't like him, fine, but do you REALLY think he wants nuclear proliferation and global degardation?? Let's keep focused on the topic and leave partisan squabbles confined to political topics. Thanks, just my $0.02.
That is NOT AT ALL what I'm saying. I made NO comments on guilt or innocence. I said we should give the benefit of the doubt to the FBI, that their actions were legal. They were after all serving a search warrant issued by a judge. I made no guesses as to any charges and whether anyone was guilty. The fallacy is solely on you with this one!!! It doesn't seem that any charges were issued against CIT, the FBI was serving a warrant for information contained on their servers. Several people were saying this was illegal, why was there no presumption of innocence there, and why did you not speak up Coward!!??!! Also, nowhere was it stated that CIT is filing ANY charges or lawsuits against the FBI for any wrong doing whatsoever. If they are not alleging wrongdiong why are any of us. CIT and the FBI know the facts better than we do, and they aren't saying anything was done illegally. Your argument is nonsense, and as you post, you are an ANONYMOUS COWARD! I'm done with you! Good Bye!!!
I don't feel I am being arrogant. I am not setting policy. As I said before, I probably misspoke, and should have said France (meaning the govenrment and it's policies) rather than the French (meaning all people of French origin). I hope this clarifes my position, and can put an end to these endless responses back and forth. Thanks for your comments and have a nice day.
I'm not escaping the debate, it's just that we aren't going anywhere with it. We are arguing opinions, neither of us will win a debate on opinions. There is a saying that says "opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one, and they all stink" Your opinions are just as valid as mine. And just as I won't change your mind, you won't change mine.
Since you asked so nicely...:) This will be my last on this though.
Reasons: in 1986, they denied us overflight rights, when we attacked Libya. Unlike the UK, which has been one of our greatest allies, and friends, France has opposed us at every opportunity. This is not to say that you must agree with everything we say to be an ally, but it often seems like the take the opposite stand as us, just to be obstructionist. They didn't just disagree with us on the Iraq issue with the UN, they actively tried to sabotage our efforts. It appears that we now know why, they were dealing with Iraq in direct violation of UN resolutions, while stating that the UN was the vehicle for dealing with Iraq. On a personal note, I have been to Europe several times, and while I try to learn a bit of the language before I go to a country, I am by no means fluent in any of them. In every coutry but France, the poeple were very helpful, and when I was having difficulty speaking, they would chime in and help, either in their tongue, or in English. The French, who knew English, would not help out at all. On a side note, on thing that I feel pretty much EVERY country except the US does a great job on, is having the people learn at least one more language, we could really take this lesson and run with it, but we don't. Getting back to the topic at hand, my Grandfather died at Normany, on Omaha beach trying to free the French (and occupied Europe) and it really burns me up when they are so arrogant and obstructionist.
To close, no one will convince me to love France, and I will not convince France to love the US, so let's just leave it at that.
Thanks for your well spoken, courteous post, it's one of the few like that, that I've gotten. Good luck to you, and have a great day.
I may be funny, but at least I don't post as an AC. I'm done with defending myself on this. You can think whatever you want of me, it doesn't really concern me at all. Have a nice day.:)
I don't understand what you are trying to say here. Look, let's agree on this, You won't convince me to love France, and I won't convince you to love the US, so let's leave it at that. You are entitled to your opinion, as am I. Neither is more valid, they are just opinions.
Perhaps you are right, maybe I should have stated that I hate FRANCE, not necessarily all French people. The government and their policies, as well as their treatment of the US are deserving of only contempt.
Yes, I read the article, and while it is simply one measurand, it speaks very well of those other countries. As I stated before, I am NOT trying to bash any other countries (except France). If you are from one of those countries, congratulations, keep up the good work. It looks like to the success is due in large part to less government intervention in business, a lesson we in the US could certainly afford to learn.
Yes, I have been to France, yes I know French people. As I posted before, I have hated the French since before Fox News was created. They are (in my opinion) some of the most arrogant, petty, cowardly, ungrateful people in the world. If you love them, great, more power to you. As for me, if they disappeared off the face of the planet tomorrow, I wouldn't miss them for a minute.
I have a LONG list of reasons to hate the French. None of which have to do with Fox News. Unlike the Jews in the 30's, France has given us MANY reasons to hate them. I kind of made the post tongue-in-cheek, but I do in fact hate the French almost as much as I hate the Islamic Terrorists killing innocent people. And BTW Iraq was an enemy, they aren't anymore, and even if they were, they are a much less dangerous one. One thing I must add about your post...I haven't called anyone a moron, or insulted their intelligence. Because you disagree with me, you call me a moron. I think this is becuase you cannot back up your arguments with facts, so you resort to name calling...shame on you.
Don't you think you are going a bit overboard? This topic was about a single incident. If you read the posts, you would see that I don't blindly agree with the government, but I don't assume they are always wrong. If you hate it so much here, leave, no one is keeping you here.
This is simply one measurand. I discount your argument as irrelevant, you have not justified your argument sufficiently with facts. And you post as AC.
Well, unlike many other so called "free countries" we still have the right to bear arms. We still have the right to free speech, and due process, and a slew of other rights defined in our constitution. Also, there are swarms of people trying to enter our country (legally and illegally) this is NOT the case with most other countries. I'm not trying to bash any other country (except France) everyone has a right to love their country (except France) and to have a sense of National pride (except France) I hope you enjoy happiness and freedom in your country, as I do in mine. I hope you didn't misunderstand, that I was trying to bash other countries, that REALLY was NOT my intention. (Except for France) Good luck and happiness to you, in whatever country you call home (except France)
I don't have "blind faith" in the Gov't, but I also don't automatically assume they are wrong. They MAY be wrong in this case, but they seem to have followed the rule of law. If it turns out they overstepped their bounds, hang them high, but let's give them the benefit of the doubt, at least until accusations of wrong doing are made. Nothing even states that CIT is filing charges, or alleging anything was done wrong. If they aren't accusing, why are we??? I appreciate your view, and see where you are coming from, and I hope now that I've clarified myself, you see where I'm coming from as well.:) Have a nice day.
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Well, you could take the advice of everyone who is telling you how to improve your penmanship, but that takes time and effort. My advice is this...let your writing devolve even more, to the point that it is COMPLETELY unreadable, then tell people that you are writing in something like Sanskrit, or ancient Phoenician, or Sumerian. They'll all think "WOW, this guy knows (insert ancient dead language here), what a genius!!" You'll instantly become the most popular guy around. Women will be throwing themselves at you, you'll be invited to all the important social events, and celebrities will want to hang out with you. Do me a favor, please remember that it was my advice that skyrocketed you to stardom, and maybe throw a few hot chicks my way. Thanks and good luck!!!
I was just curious, thanks for answering. In fact, yes, I am quite aware that Bill Clinton is not longer president. I wasn't trying to be an ass or anything, it's just that lots of people only ask questions like that of conservatives/republicans, and give a free ride to liberals/democrats. If what you say is true, and since I don't know you I will assume it is, then you are not one of those people. Thanks and take care.
Did you also ask why Bill Clinton didn't push SUV fuel consumption to better levels?
Actually no, I did not mismeasure. That is the correct size. My arms are huge. I am a very nice guy, but you wouldn't want to see me behind you in a dark alley, I look quite intimidating.
I was in a similiar boat when I was younger. I would get mad and frustrated, and started punching walls. After breaking all of my fingers at least once, and several up to 6 times, I took up weight lifting as a hobby. Nothing very formal, just some free weights in the garage and basement. This allowed me to vent frustration without hurting myself. I was able to lift without thinking or concentrating too much, so I was still able to think about whatever was on my mind. I could watch TV, or even study, if I was just using dumbells. After some time, actually not very much time, I started to notice a BIG difference. I was in great shape, I went from being a stick skinny kid to a well defined, and even muscular guy. I continued working out, and was very happy with the results. About a year after I started, on of the bully jocks decided to take a book from me on the recess yard. I ended up grabbing him, lifting him off the ground, and twisted his arm behind his back until he cried. I wasn't aiming for tears, but the look on his face when he realized he WAS NOT going to overpower his way out of my grasp was truly priceless. He never screwed with me again, and we actually became somewhat friendly after that. I never became a bully, but the confidence I gained after that, carried me through college and beyond. I don't work out as often as I used to, but can still bench press over 200lbs, have 26-28 in biceps, and a 54 in chest. I also discovered that the ladies started to notice me in a much more favorable light after I started working out. So if I forgot to comb my hair now and then, it didn't really matter too much. Once I got some pride and confidence in my appearance, and most importantly, some control over it, all the other pieces fell into line. Hope this helps some. By the way, you are doing a great thing by mentoring. I have been volunteering as a Boy Scout leader for almost 9 years now, without a son in it, and the joy and sense of satisfaction in helping develop kids is truly the greatest reward.
Sorry to hear you were serious. I'm glad I don't live in the same world you do. Take care and good luck, I have a feeling you'll need it. Have a nice day.
You're an ass, this had nothing to do with what I posted. There most certainly were posts that automatically assumed the FBI were wrong in what they did, without any proof, or even accusations by the parties involved. THAT was what I was commenting on. There were also many posts that said "Gee, I'm glad *I* don't live in the US" They were the posts that I commented on. I love my country, I know we're not perfect, but I love it anyway. I hope everyone else loves theirs as well. I didn't bash any country, except maybe France, and even that was meant tounge-in-cheek. Try removing your head from your ass just long enough to have an open thought, and THEN maybe we can have an intelligent discussion.
OK, for the last time...you are right, they can make life hell for you, and you have recourse, the courts. That has not been proven, or even alleged here. No one involved in the case is alleging ANYTHING illegal has transpired. No one involved mentioned harassment, or officious law men. People like you want the police to be gone, unless you have a problem.
Yes, it may be illegal to access other customers info, I don't know the exact circumstances here, as far as what was listed in the warrant, what machines were taken, who's information was on those machines, and what was looked at back at the FBI labs. If they broke any laws, then yes come down on them with the wrath of God, but again, NO ONE IS ALLEGING THEY DID ANYTHING WRONG!!!!
I'm not calling you anything you aren't calling yourself. You are, in fact, posting as an anonymous coward. While that may afford you some level of anonymity, the price of that anonymity, is that you are branded an anonymous coward. You can't have it both ways. You can't post that way, and still have the same credence given to others who post with their handle.
You know, I agree with most of what you're saying, but for once, can we not make an asinine statement about President Bush. If you don't like him, fine, but do you REALLY think he wants nuclear proliferation and global degardation?? Let's keep focused on the topic and leave partisan squabbles confined to political topics. Thanks, just my $0.02.
That is NOT AT ALL what I'm saying. I made NO comments on guilt or innocence. I said we should give the benefit of the doubt to the FBI, that their actions were legal. They were after all serving a search warrant issued by a judge. I made no guesses as to any charges and whether anyone was guilty. The fallacy is solely on you with this one!!! It doesn't seem that any charges were issued against CIT, the FBI was serving a warrant for information contained on their servers. Several people were saying this was illegal, why was there no presumption of innocence there, and why did you not speak up Coward!!??!! Also, nowhere was it stated that CIT is filing ANY charges or lawsuits against the FBI for any wrong doing whatsoever. If they are not alleging wrongdiong why are any of us. CIT and the FBI know the facts better than we do, and they aren't saying anything was done illegally. Your argument is nonsense, and as you post, you are an ANONYMOUS COWARD! I'm done with you! Good Bye!!!
I don't feel I am being arrogant. I am not setting policy. As I said before, I probably misspoke, and should have said France (meaning the govenrment and it's policies) rather than the French (meaning all people of French origin). I hope this clarifes my position, and can put an end to these endless responses back and forth. Thanks for your comments and have a nice day.
I'm not escaping the debate, it's just that we aren't going anywhere with it. We are arguing opinions, neither of us will win a debate on opinions. There is a saying that says "opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one, and they all stink" Your opinions are just as valid as mine. And just as I won't change your mind, you won't change mine.
Since you asked so nicely...:) This will be my last on this though. Reasons: in 1986, they denied us overflight rights, when we attacked Libya. Unlike the UK, which has been one of our greatest allies, and friends, France has opposed us at every opportunity. This is not to say that you must agree with everything we say to be an ally, but it often seems like the take the opposite stand as us, just to be obstructionist. They didn't just disagree with us on the Iraq issue with the UN, they actively tried to sabotage our efforts. It appears that we now know why, they were dealing with Iraq in direct violation of UN resolutions, while stating that the UN was the vehicle for dealing with Iraq. On a personal note, I have been to Europe several times, and while I try to learn a bit of the language before I go to a country, I am by no means fluent in any of them. In every coutry but France, the poeple were very helpful, and when I was having difficulty speaking, they would chime in and help, either in their tongue, or in English. The French, who knew English, would not help out at all. On a side note, on thing that I feel pretty much EVERY country except the US does a great job on, is having the people learn at least one more language, we could really take this lesson and run with it, but we don't. Getting back to the topic at hand, my Grandfather died at Normany, on Omaha beach trying to free the French (and occupied Europe) and it really burns me up when they are so arrogant and obstructionist. To close, no one will convince me to love France, and I will not convince France to love the US, so let's just leave it at that. Thanks for your well spoken, courteous post, it's one of the few like that, that I've gotten. Good luck to you, and have a great day.
I may be funny, but at least I don't post as an AC. I'm done with defending myself on this. You can think whatever you want of me, it doesn't really concern me at all. Have a nice day. :)
I don't understand what you are trying to say here. Look, let's agree on this, You won't convince me to love France, and I won't convince you to love the US, so let's leave it at that. You are entitled to your opinion, as am I. Neither is more valid, they are just opinions.
Perhaps you are right, maybe I should have stated that I hate FRANCE, not necessarily all French people. The government and their policies, as well as their treatment of the US are deserving of only contempt.
Yes, I read the article, and while it is simply one measurand, it speaks very well of those other countries. As I stated before, I am NOT trying to bash any other countries (except France). If you are from one of those countries, congratulations, keep up the good work. It looks like to the success is due in large part to less government intervention in business, a lesson we in the US could certainly afford to learn.
Yes, I have been to France, yes I know French people. As I posted before, I have hated the French since before Fox News was created. They are (in my opinion) some of the most arrogant, petty, cowardly, ungrateful people in the world. If you love them, great, more power to you. As for me, if they disappeared off the face of the planet tomorrow, I wouldn't miss them for a minute.
I have a LONG list of reasons to hate the French. None of which have to do with Fox News. Unlike the Jews in the 30's, France has given us MANY reasons to hate them. I kind of made the post tongue-in-cheek, but I do in fact hate the French almost as much as I hate the Islamic Terrorists killing innocent people. And BTW Iraq was an enemy, they aren't anymore, and even if they were, they are a much less dangerous one. One thing I must add about your post...I haven't called anyone a moron, or insulted their intelligence. Because you disagree with me, you call me a moron. I think this is becuase you cannot back up your arguments with facts, so you resort to name calling...shame on you.
Don't you think you are going a bit overboard? This topic was about a single incident. If you read the posts, you would see that I don't blindly agree with the government, but I don't assume they are always wrong. If you hate it so much here, leave, no one is keeping you here.
This is simply one measurand. I discount your argument as irrelevant, you have not justified your argument sufficiently with facts. And you post as AC.
Well, unlike many other so called "free countries" we still have the right to bear arms. We still have the right to free speech, and due process, and a slew of other rights defined in our constitution. Also, there are swarms of people trying to enter our country (legally and illegally) this is NOT the case with most other countries. I'm not trying to bash any other country (except France) everyone has a right to love their country (except France) and to have a sense of National pride (except France) I hope you enjoy happiness and freedom in your country, as I do in mine. I hope you didn't misunderstand, that I was trying to bash other countries, that REALLY was NOT my intention. (Except for France) Good luck and happiness to you, in whatever country you call home (except France)
I respectfully disagree.
You know what I meant. And actually, many people are posting about how their actions were illegal. I am responding to those posts.
I don't have "blind faith" in the Gov't, but I also don't automatically assume they are wrong. They MAY be wrong in this case, but they seem to have followed the rule of law. If it turns out they overstepped their bounds, hang them high, but let's give them the benefit of the doubt, at least until accusations of wrong doing are made. Nothing even states that CIT is filing charges, or alleging anything was done wrong. If they aren't accusing, why are we??? I appreciate your view, and see where you are coming from, and I hope now that I've clarified myself, you see where I'm coming from as well. :) Have a nice day.