Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
Huh. I think I've seen signs about that when I've been on the east coast. Not something we have anywhere in the NW as far as I'm aware. I guess it makes sense in areas of heavy leaves and snow and whatnot. Thanks, Judah On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > http://en.wikipedia

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternate-side_parking On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Judah McAuley wrote: > > What is alternate side of the street parking? > > Seriously. I do know what an avocado is (yum yum). No clue what the > parking bit is. > > Judah > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 6:19 PM, Sc

No, you aren't entitled to your own opinion

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
Really well written piece pointing out differences of opinion, informed opinion and (as apparently the Aussies put it) "bulldust". http://theconversation.edu.au/no-youre-not-entitled-to-your-opinion-9978 Cheers, Judah ~| Order

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Just go to google and type in "Completely wrong" and view the images...I believe it says a lot... Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
G., I'd agree with you about generic "candidates", any fucking loon can run for office. However, the folks we are talking about in Arkansas who are overt apologists/proponents of slavery are actual elected representatives, backed by the party, backed by major groups. It isn't like Lyndon LaRouche

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
What is alternate side of the street parking? Seriously. I do know what an avocado is (yum yum). No clue what the parking bit is. Judah On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 6:19 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: >> >> "There are. Obama is still the best choice

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
About as much as the cost of tea in China... Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Messa

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM, Sam wrote: > I guess comparing this to all campaign ads while wars are breaking out > all over and we're now sending troops to Jordan is a logical move. What the hell are you talking about? How the hell does that fit into the context of anything that has been sa

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > > "There are. Obama is still the best choice, in my opinion." > > Convince me. Not worth either of our time. Given that you are pretty set in your opinion, I would have more success trying to explain alternate side of the street parking to a

Re: News Anchor Called Fat, Goes OFF on Bullying

2012-10-10 Thread Erika L. Rich
Actually - it is more common than you think. On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > > The person has no idea why the woman is overweight...could be genetic or > > tied to some other physical condition beyond her control. > > This is rarely, but occasionally true. > ~

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
>From what I know of unemployment figures, they tend to be trailing figures. Sales start to fall, corporate income declines, companies try to wait it out a bit but then start letting people go. Things tend to get worse because of the people getting let go. Then things start to look up a bit, consu

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread C. Hatton Humphrey
Sorry, meant to say the U3 rate is the percentage of those seeking work to the total workforce (employed + those seeking work). Until Later! C. Hatton Humphrey http://www.eastcoastconservative.com No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread C. Hatton Humphrey
The original premise that I heard was from a political pundit that said, "states with republican governors have on average had lower unemployment." I pulled the data and verified that statement. What my friend was asking was, "how does that stack up with population is taken into account?" His t

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread Judah McAuley
U3 vs population percentage? Hmmm...let's start with trying to figure out what you're trying to get at. Is the hypothesis that large states like California and Texas would have higher unemployment rates because they have more people? The problem I see with that is that unemployment rates are alrea

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Have you looked into the HIPAA laws for your state? . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > Bullshit Sam. I have Diabetes and Asthma...that is a pre-existing condition > whether it is 6 months or 5 years. Until that provision of Obamacare > becomes law, I will not be able t

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Bullshit Sam. I have Diabetes and Asthma...that is a pre-existing condition whether it is 6 months or 5 years. Until that provision of Obamacare becomes law, I will not be able to get insurance from any provider...not even the bottom of the barrel plans. I have tried. Back before I realized I

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
It's seems you have a litmus test for candidates that by default eliminates all Republicans. Odd that Obama would have failed that test with his position on Gay Marriage for so many years but always had a pass. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Maureen wrote: > > Actually, I don't intend to vo

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 5:06 PM, Maureen wrote: > > > His plan would provide for pre-existing conditions if you maintain > "continuous" coverage. Without a substantial break. > Lose your job and can't afford Cobra, you are > screwed. If you can't afford Cobra it doesn't matter if it's pre-exis

RE: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
LOL Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Message- From: PT [mailto:cft...@gmail.com

RE: Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Here's a group of articles on this. Apparently it is huge news in Pakistan and Afghanistan is creating a huge up swell against the Taliban... http://dawn.com/malala-yousafzai/ Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.co

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
Actually, I don't intend to vote for Obama either. I am voting for Jill Stein. Obama's broken promises on several issues prevent me from giving him my support. Romney's positions on social issues such as gay marriage and his desire to re-institute draconian drug laws, and his selection of Paul

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Sam wrote: > > His plan would provide coverage for pre-existing conditions if you > maintain reasonable coverage. His plan would provide for pre-existing conditions if you maintain "continuous" coverage. Lose your job and can't afford Cobra, you are screwed.

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Tell us what you think of Obama's performance. You progressives are always so confident with your bias. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Maureen wrote: > > I don't think Romney knows he is lying. He repeats what his handlers tell > to him to say. He seems abysmally ignorant of the campaign

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > His plan would keep the pre-obamacare rules...so no, pre-existing conditions > are not covered. > * His plan would provide coverage for pre-existing conditions if you maintain reasonable coverage. This eliminates

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
I don't think Romney knows he is lying. He repeats what his handlers tell to him to say. He seems abysmally ignorant of the campaign platform and what is touted as his stance on the the issues. A bit robotic in the way he parrots the talking points, and very confused about where he actually stan

RE: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Command of the facts? LOLOLOLOLOL thanks I needed that laugh. Are you really that dense Sam? Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com --

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread PT
Well, since it isn't going anywhere, it should be easy to get off. You won't even have to drop and roll to lessen the impact from that imaginary X,000s kph rotational speed. On 10/8/2012 11:05 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > http://fixedearth.com/ > ~~~

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"But his command of facts and Ryan on the ticket gives me hope that he will actually repair the damage Obama has done." We'll see. Romney should win handily so we'll get to watch the process. "Yeah, it's a dream." Hope springs eternal. "Sad really." Yes. It is incredibly sad that defici

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"There are. Obama is still the best choice, in my opinion." Convince me. Maybe I have missed something. Why is he the best choice? Which part of his platform along with his performance over the last four years makes him a better candidate than Romney, Johnson, or Roseanne Barr. Part of her pl

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Agreed and that's what I thought we deserved. With the acceptance that we'll fail as a nation or a Reagan type will swoop in and bring us back from the brink. But his command of facts and Ryan on the ticket gives me hope that he will actually repair the damage Obama has done. Yeah, it's a dream.

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
See below Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Message- From: Sam [mailto:sammyc...

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"Those are great points for Clinton/Dole or Obama/McCain. But now we've seen the damage Obama can and will do. He should be stopped and if it's by a lighter version it's still a little better." I understand the argument and have used it in other elections. I am to the point now that I believe th

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Sad really. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > Down to Bush levels...LOL > ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > He lied about his plan covering pre-existing conditions. What lie? His plan does cover pre-existing conditions. Are you calling it a lie because it isn't the same as Obamacare? > He lied about his tax plan. When he said he wasn't going t

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJmVKU2p_nw Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Message

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
He did...in a speech the day after the debate. He said something to the effect of "While Romney is letting wall street off the hook, he wants to go after Sesame Street. It's about time someone goes after Big Bird...Elmo better watchout..." totallyparaphrased...but I will see if I can find the v

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Obama said in the beginning he endorsed the ad. I saw him mention Big Bird, Elmo and Ernie a few times on the news yesterday. Here's the count: http://www.gop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the_count4.jpg I guess comparing this to all campaign ads while wars are breaking out all over and we're

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
One of my favorite rants... Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Message- From: Mau

RE: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Down to Bush levels...LOL Three Ravens Consulting Eric Roberts Owner/Developer ow...@threeravensconsulting.com tel: 630-486-5255 fax: 630-310-8531 http://www.threeravensconsulting.com -Original Message- From: Sam [

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
To be fair, Pres. Obama was not really the picture of honesty, either. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Eric Roberts wrote: > > Seriously Sam? Even his advisors came out after the debate and "corrected" > his lies. The fact checkers across the board have been slamming him for him > not using m

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
I know I am not. The fact that you seem to believe that I am mean nothing to me. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Sam wrote: > > Larry, do you really believe you're not partisan? > > . > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: >> Funny...the same thing was said in 2004 about Pres.

RE: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Eric Roberts
Seriously Sam? Even his advisors came out after the debate and "corrected" his lies. The fact checkers across the board have been slamming him for him not using much in the way of actual facts. If you don't think he was lying Sam, then you are even more braindead than I thought. Wow...I don't

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
Technically, was not Pres. Obama who mentioned Big Bird...but I see your point. I think grabbing on to that little tidbit was/is foolish...then again, what political ads are not? On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 3:02 PM, Sam wrote: > > Sure: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Pmx47rGCw > > . > > On We

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
That was a very informative debate. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:55 PM, Maureen wrote: > > Nope, don't bother to go on, since everything you posted is wrong. > ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Sure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Pmx47rGCw . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:48 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > I have yet to see one video of Pres. Obama mentioning Big Bird. Can > you share linkage if you have any? > ~| Order th

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
Nope, don't bother to go on, since everything you posted is wrong. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM, Sam wrote: > > Job growth is the lowest it's been since Depression. > Don't let the fake numbers fool you. > > The two wars he ended aren't over. And we have two more. More soldiers > dead in Af

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Larry, do you really believe you're not partisan? . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > Funny...the same thing was said in 2004 about Pres. Bush - only, it > came form the other side. > > You partisans sure are a funny bunch. > > ~~

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Job growth is the lowest it's been since Depression. Don't let the fake numbers fool you. The two wars he ended aren't over. And we have two more. More soldiers dead in Afghanistan under this admin then the last. How is that an end to a war? We were attacked on 9/11 and this admin did nothing an

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
I have yet to see one video of Pres. Obama mentioning Big Bird. Can you share linkage if you have any? On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Sam wrote: > > All he talks about now is Big Bird. > > . > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Maureen wrote: >> >> It is pretty obvious that you are getting yo

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
That. Is. Awesome. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM, GMoney wrote: > > Freedom's a bitch, ain't it? > > We lag in all sorts of areas because Americans can afford to be lazy > dipshits...and still lead a decent life. We could force people to be all > kinds of things...but then we'd cease to be Am

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Sam wrote: > > Those are great points for Clinton/Dole or Obama/McCain. But now we've > seen the damage Obama can and will do. He should be stopped and if > it's by a lighter version it's still a little better. Funny...the same thing was said in 2004 about Pres.

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > I have stepped off the voting against a candidate platform. For the last > three elections, I voted against Gore, against Kerry, and against Obama. I > will find a candidate that I like or I will write someone's name in. > Following that

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:48 PM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > > "Because I have not sworn allegiance to either party, and do not vote simply > based on the D or R next to their name, I actually have to weigh a > candidate's stance against my own ideals. " > > Are there no parties beside the Democrats an

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
All he talks about now is Big Bird. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM, Maureen wrote: > > It is pretty obvious that you are getting your opinion of him from > opposition rhetoric, because he discusses the initiatives and progress that > he has made in every speech, and rarely even mentions Romn

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Milo Johnson
Freedom? (I'm guessing. I didn't read the newsletter) On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 2:23 PM, Maureen wrote: > > Corporate profits are at an all time high, the stock market is approaching > the highest levels as well, and while job growth has not been a good as > needed, it is still growth as opposed

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
Corporate profits are at an all time high, the stock market is approaching the highest levels as well, and while job growth has not been a good as needed, it is still growth as opposed to job loss. The wars are ending. More deportations are happening than under any other president. The banks and a

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
It is pretty obvious that you are getting your opinion of him from opposition rhetoric, because he discusses the initiatives and progress that he has made in every speech, and rarely even mentions Romney's record. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Jerry Barnes wrote: > > > Only the indoctrinate

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Maureen
Hollywood IS getting on board with that opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XP4fAyV6o On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Vivec wrote: > > These statistics will never filter through to the general American psyche > until Hollywood and mass media start portraying the US as such. >

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Those are great points for Clinton/Dole or Obama/McCain. But now we've seen the damage Obama can and will do. He should be stopped and if it's by a lighter version it's still a little better. I was concerned that Romney was Obama-light but after watching his performance in the debate and knowing

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
Which flavornationalism? We fuck up a lot of things, but we got many more things right. American exceptionalism is just fine by me. My country is exceptional. If that be an ideology...i can live with that. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > I don't feel guilty about

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
I don't feel guilty about anything. I simply don't like that flavour of ideological bs. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM, GMoney wrote: > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > >> >> According to the OECD again the US in some ways is less free than many >> in the top 10 natio

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"Because I have not sworn allegiance to either party, and do not vote simply based on the D or R next to their name, I actually have to weigh a candidate's stance against my own ideals. " Are there no parties beside the Democrats and Republicans on your ballot? I have stepped off the voting agai

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > According to the OECD again the US in some ways is less free than many > in the top 10 nations. In terms of educational attainment, Canadian, > British, Australian, Dutch, Swedish, and Danish kids have the pretty > much the same distract

Re: Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"I think we have proven that trying to eradicate oppressors like the Taliban is not as easy via normal military means as we'd thought. " When did "we" try to eradicate the Taliban? The US tried to, and did, remove them from power. After that, the Taliban scattered into the cracks and crevices l

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
Once you have finished, or even before, check out: http://www.shadowstats.com/ Some very interesting data there. The site compares the official unemployment rate with the broadest U6 and with the SGS alternative, which is defined as follows: The seasonally-adjusted SGS Alternate Unemployment R

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"I'm wondering if your hunting for fringe nutters is to distract form how poorly the One performed in the debate." Or how poorly he has performed over the last four years. Only the indoctrinated, true believers, and the lazy are not asking: Why Is Obama running against Romney's record instead o

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Jerry Barnes
"We lag in all sorts of areas because Americans can afford to be lazy dipshits...and still lead a decent life. We could force people to be all kinds of things...but then we'd cease to be America." CAN I GET A WITNESS! J - Though liberals do a great deal of talking about hearing other points o

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
According to the OECD again the US in some ways is less free than many in the top 10 nations. In terms of educational attainment, Canadian, British, Australian, Dutch, Swedish, and Danish kids have the pretty much the same distractions. What is American Exceptionalism but an ideology justifying a

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
I'll have a look but no promises. Sounds like you're more looking for trends than averages. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM, C. Hatton Humphrey wrote: > > At this point I haven't done any graphs or standard deviation. I only have > the raw data chart, which breaks down by state as well as the

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Beautiful . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM, GMoney wrote: > > Freedom's a bitch, ain't it? > > We lag in all sorts of areas because Americans can afford to be lazy > dipshits...and still lead a decent life. We could force people to be all > kinds of things...but then we'd cease to be America.

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
Freedom's a bitch, ain't it? We lag in all sorts of areas because Americans can afford to be lazy dipshits...and still lead a decent life. We could force people to be all kinds of things...but then we'd cease to be America. So...define "success"? Ok, here you go: America has created the greates

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread C. Hatton Humphrey
At this point I haven't done any graphs or standard deviation. I only have the raw data chart, which breaks down by state as well as the averages. I can send you the spreadsheet, I'd love some help with it! Until Later! C. Hatton Humphrey http://www.eastcoastconservative.com No trees were kill

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Being a Larry. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:27 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > After all what do they call it > when someone is out of touch with reality? ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Co

Re: Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
Ouch I'm going to have to think on this one. Have you tried plotting it out with standard deviation bars? Look at at the spread not just the average. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:25 PM, C. Hatton Humphrey wrote: > > So yesterday I heard a political statement made regarding unemployment as > relate

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
It seems that reality works for most. After all what do they call it when someone is out of touch with reality? On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Vivec wrote: > > These statistics will never filter through to the general American psyche > until Hollywood and mass media start portraying the US as

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Change the education system. Amazing how the best and brightest from other countries still come here. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Vivec wrote: > > These statistics will never filter through to the general American psyche > until Hollywood and mass media start portraying the US as such.

Statistics question...

2012-10-10 Thread C. Hatton Humphrey
So yesterday I heard a political statement made regarding unemployment as related to the state governor's political party. Rather than just going, "that's true" I decided I was going to take this as an opportunity to check the validity of the statement. So far I've pulled what I'm calling the "r

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
Do you support the Department of Education in it's current form? Do you support voucher programs? Charter schools? Do you believe under-performing teachers should be replaced? . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > Define success? Military success? If bullying is an indic

Re: Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
Its not a matter of not working. It can work, but it should not be the only thing. You still need a multi-faceted approach - military, social, economic, security etc. Its worked before in Malaysia and several other nations that have faced an insurgency. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Vivec wr

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
I know most people would take that as a complement. BTW I'm very modest too. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > I think it's funny (with the 'sad' meaning, again) that you think it's > an insult when you say I am 'the same as Larry' > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Sa

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Vivec
These statistics will never filter through to the general American psyche until Hollywood and mass media start portraying the US as such. And I'm not sure they should, regardless of the truth. Hope is important,and it is what drives a fair amount of innovation in the US I believe. That feeling of

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
Define success? Military success? If bullying is an indicator of success. Mind you how's Afghanistan coming along? Economic? Social? Proportionately there are more poor in the US and more children who go hungry at night than the other industrialized nations. According to the OECD educational ran

Re: Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread Vivec
Military means is not the way to change an ideology. It will never work. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion Archive: http://www.houseof

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
I think it's funny (with the 'sad' meaning, again) that you think it's an insult when you say I am 'the same as Larry' On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Sam wrote: > > That's the blindness talking. I repeat, you're post are the same as Larry's. > > . > > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Scott

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
That's the blindness talking. I repeat, you're post are the same as Larry's. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > Sam...Sam...Sam it's funny that in your mind if someone is not a > Republican, and agree with EVERY Republican issue, they must be a > Democrat. > > And b

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
Sam...Sam...Sam it's funny that in your mind if someone is not a Republican, and agree with EVERY Republican issue, they must be a Democrat. And by 'funny', I really mean 'sad' On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Sam wrote: > > You really are that clueless? > The only way to tell your post ap

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
Well...I know the US economy dwarfs the rest of the civilized world so yeahyou are right...we are out of step with them. You could argue that we do so IN SPITE of our politics...but the success of the American system simply cannot be denied. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Larry C. Lyons wr

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
Are you really that dense, Sam? I cannot beleive I need to spell this out for you... But one debate does not a president make.. My point was that John Kerry did very well in the 1st debate with Pres. Bush...yet he did not get elected. Let's not get a Romney transition team started yet..it was one

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
You really are that clueless? The only way to tell your post apart from Larry's is the spelling of the name. You are not an independent, you have been indoctrinated. Not that there's anything wrong with that... . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > Silly.you are not in

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
I have to assume you didn't watch the debate. Either that or you believe Romney Lied. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > John Kerrry won his first debate with Pres. Bush and look how > wonderful his presidency was..wait...never mind. > ~~~

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
right of center in most civilized places other than the US. In the US I'm left of center. But then the question becomes is it a civilized place? Seriously before moving to the US my only political involvement was with the Conservative Party of Canada, to the point where I was a delegate to the l

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
Silly.you are not independentyou are what ever party you vote for in a few weeks. Well, at least according to Sam. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:05 AM, GMoney wrote: > > Amen. Amen. Amen! > > Pass the independent kool-aid man! I'll drink. > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Scott Stroz wr

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
Where do you consider yourself to be on the political spectrum? On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > Amazing how people on the extremes go for conspiracy theories rather > than reason. > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > > > John Kerrry won his firs

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Larry C. Lyons
Amazing how people on the extremes go for conspiracy theories rather than reason. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > John Kerrry won his first debate with Pres. Bush and look how > wonderful his presidency was..wait...never mind. > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM, Sam

Re: Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
She's fucking awesome. And tough as shit. She got shot in the face...twice...and survived. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Ray Champagne wrote: > > I think we have proven that trying to eradicate oppressors like the Taliban > is not as easy via normal military means as we'd thought. We need

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread GMoney
Amen. Amen. Amen! Pass the independent kool-aid man! I'll drink. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > Thank you for helping prove my point. > > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Sam wrote: > > > > I give up. Enjoy your Kool-aid. > > > > . > > > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
John Kerrry won his first debate with Pres. Bush and look how wonderful his presidency was..wait...never mind. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM, Sam wrote: > > I'm wondering if your hunting for fringe nutters is to distract form > how poorly the One performed in the debate. > > . > > On Wed,

Taliban shoots teen who stood up for girls

2012-10-10 Thread Ray Champagne
I think we have proven that trying to eradicate oppressors like the Taliban is not as easy via normal military means as we'd thought. We need more brave people like this girl to stand up and fight in different ways. Assholes who did this to her are a sad excuse for human beings. http://www.star

Re: I really don't want to live on this planet any longer...

2012-10-10 Thread Scott Stroz
Thank you for helping prove my point. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Sam wrote: > > I give up. Enjoy your Kool-aid. > > . > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Scott Stroz wrote: >> >> Sam - why are you always such a douche? >> >> First, no one 'hunted down' the link for me. While the thought

Re: gots to wonder about those republican candidates

2012-10-10 Thread Sam
I'm wondering if your hunting for fringe nutters is to distract form how poorly the One performed in the debate. . On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Larry C. Lyons wrote: > > this election season it seems that the loonies are going republican. ~~~

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