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32 years old and married for 6 years. Avid runner and pet owner. Have 2 rottweilers, Kalil and Abby. Have 3 cats, Mr. Bojangles (Bo), Marley and Elanor Rigby (Elly). Thank the wife for those 3 names. Also a raw foodist. This means any food I eat I don't cook. I only eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
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March 12, 2010
I wouldn't hesitate to do the same for my dogs, but I have to wonder...why did she feel the need to jump in? Dogs know how to innately swim. The first time I put my dog in deep water he was able to swim. I had never taken him to a swimming class to teach him how. Now, the dog could've been caught in a current that was stronger than he could swim through, but since the story didn't relate the why I just wonder. :)
Woman jumps in river to rescue dog
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March 11, 2010
[quote]The CIA had Saddam Hussein in its rocket sights, located by his global phone coordinates, and Clinton failed to have them pull the trigger.[/quote]
Perhaps you aren't aware that under an Executive Order signed by Reagan that assassinations by our security agencies are BANNED. I know it's hard to swallow all of Reagan's "fringe left" policies when they're pointed out, but it's the truth.
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March 10, 2010
[quote]srm, just admit you're a bleeding heart liberal, just like me....;-)[/quote]
Oh, I have. Didn't you see my confession when I linked to the Ron Paul CPAC speech I posted on my blog on Quadsville? I mean, supporting Ron Paul and his message is about as fringe left as you can get and still be on the political spectrum map. Sometimes I cry at night knowing how fringe left I am, but I somehow figure out how to keep going.
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March 10, 2010
[quote]Funny, I can't find any mention of liberals in your first post, just attacks on conservatives.[/quote]
Funny, the only liberal I can find who has used the vernacular "rammed down our throat" has an axe to grind. The very vernacular I was talking about.
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March 10, 2010
[quote]Democrats voted for all that stuff, in some numbers or others, depending on the issue. Why do you conveniently ignore the 2nd "Stimulus Bill", 100% Pres Obama's? You actually portray 2 tax cuts as examples of something "forced down our throats"? Bit of a reach that, except 'maybe' from the fiercest entitlement advocates. Drug Act, I assume you mean Medicare Part D, was passed with greater Liberal than conservative support. Again, 'force' is a questionable attribute. In all, Dems were quite willing to back the Bush Admin policies, including invasion of Iraq. All your arguing of circumstance has zero bearing on resuts, unless your goal is to prove those Dems inept at best.
I recommend ceasing some long lived regurgitation of the past, & some focus on the present & immediate future. there are NO lessons to be learned from such recent history, only continued partisan division.[/quote]
You seemed to have missed my point. My point wasn't about who supported what or whether it was good or bad. My point was that all of those things I pointed out were passed rather quickly (months) and in some cases with little to no public or governmental debate. They were also given an up or down vote. However, a piece of legislation that is now going on a year for public and governmental debate is now being portrayed as being "rammed down our throats" when it has already passed a vote in one chamber and might get a vote in the 2nd chamber. Nothing in our government becomes law without a majority vote. A majority that exists because of the people voting for their reps and senators. I am simply pointing out that the rhetoric being used by one side over this issue as totally inconsistent with reality and with recent history. That is all my post was.
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March 10, 2010
[quote]ow, he tries to ram his healthcare fiasco down our throats...[/quote]
Yep, this year long process and debate over healthcare is the VERY definition of "ram down our throats." Why don't we look backwards and see what else was "rammed down our throats" by the Republicans. Patriot ACT. Military Commissions Act. Two tax cuts. Drug prescription act. No child left behind act. Invasion of Iraq. Did I miss some? Oh, I know I did, but I think you get the point.
[quote]We won't mention the takeover of part of the auto industry.[/quote]
Look, I know you're trying to denigrate the Democrats and Obama in your letter, but when you do it can you actually stop being childish and use real names and at least get things right? The auto industry received a $25 billion loan and an emergency $17.4 billion bailout under the Bush administration. Yes, the $17.4 billion bailout wasn't distributed until Obama was in office, but it was worked out and agreed to under Bush.
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March 10, 2010
[quote]Unlike your fantasy island, in the real world, when there is only one party, there is no real choice.[/quote]
Oh, you mean like the current system?
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March 05, 2010
I hate the Democratic party. They are the most spineless, weak people in this country. They stand for nothing. Once again, they are showing their cowardice by backing down to a bunch of pants peeing fear mongers who base their arguments in the fantasy world. Remember when the Democrats were up in arms about political interference in the DoJ when Alberto Gonzalez was there? Well, how quick they forget. Absolutely shameful from them all.
Durbin: Trial location could sway senators toward Thomson
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March 04, 2010
Another thing I'd like to point out is something like tort reform is just typical politics by the political system that is America. I think we can all mostly agree that it's a very small piece of the overall healthcare costs in this country. However, it's an issue that the Republicans and Democrats significantly differ on so they use that as a wedge issue to divide us into supporting one side of the other (well those of us that fall for it). Meanwhile, the real issues affecting costs are never discussed. They know if they trot out these few minor, wedge issues that it will inflame the population enough to bring their support to one side or the other. We see this constantly. The real issues are never discussed in this country, just insignificant wedge issues. If real issues are discussed they're soon forgotten once these people get to Washington.
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March 03, 2010
My fault. You are right. I was using total GDP for some reason. I just had that number in my head. I blame the dog class I was just at for 2 hours! :)
I won't dispute the numbers, but I'd be interested to see other organizations and what they think total cost savings could be. I have a feeling those numbers cited are probably going to be on the high end if using multiple sources.
I still say that tort reform has been tried on the state level in some states and it hasn't reduced costs. So that's the main reason I'm dubious of this being the panacea the Republicans like to trot out.
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