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Originally Posted by: flamo  Lets see now; No toy guns, no candy cigarettes, no carnival rides. Lets add to the list, no soda, leads to drinking, no toy cars, might lead to a fatal accident same for toy motorcycles. Time for parents to not only set an example of accepting responsibility but teach it to their kids. Time kids were taught stupid decisions now can easily affect the rest of their life. Better yet, put your children in front of CNN (The Communist News Network) and have them do as President Obama says, "Don't try to do your best, don't bother learning anything except how to fill out a welfare application, don't expect to do anything with your life other than just exist, it's time to "buck up now", sit back on your arse and let time roll by until you die (which with Obama care may be much earlier because most of the doctors are going to go bankrupt with "Obama Care") hell might as well move to Ruwanda or Africa and give up just like they have had to..................... Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Reality is a bit scary! Not beating a dead horse because it's even been outsourced! |
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Originally Posted by: geewizz66 Better yet, put your children in front of CNN (The Communist News Network) and have them do as President Obama says, "Don't try to do your best, don't bother learning anything except how to fill out a welfare application, don't expect to do anything with your life other than just exist, it's time to "buck up now", sit back on your arse and let time roll by until you die (which with Obama care may be much earlier because most of the doctors are going to go bankrupt with "Obama Care") hell might as well move to Ruwanda or Africa and give up just like they have had to.....................
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Reality is a bit scary! Not beating a dead horse because it's even been outsourced!
Atleast you're not an Obama fan like half the idiots on here.
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Only half the idiots here are Obama fans? I'd of thought the percentage much higher. |
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It's simple. You show me a politician who is not a liar, cheat, or a thief, and I'll show you someone who hasn't been in politics very long...
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ridejocky wrote:Only half the idiots here are Obama fans? I'd of thought the percentage much higher. Most of us ARE THANKFULLY NOT!
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Originally Posted by: secret.squirrel It's simple. You show me a politician who is not a liar, cheat, or a thief, and I'll show you someone who hasn't been in politics very long...
Agreed. But Democrats are by far the worst. part of the problem is all these rediculous (sp) lobbying groups.
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Originally Posted by: Erik9976 Agreed. But Democrats are by far the worst. part of the problem is all these rediculous (sp) lobbying groups. Both parties are beholden to lobbyists and that will never change. I agree on the Democrats, but Republicans are culpable in many instances, too. And this coming from a registered Republican. How do you know when a politician is lying? His/her lips are moving....and one of the worst in history is in the White House right now.... |
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Originally Posted by: Skywheelrider Both parties are beholden to lobbyists and that will never change. I agree on the Democrats, but Republicans are culpable in many instances, too. And this coming from a registered Republican. How do you know when a politician is lying? His/her lips are moving....and one of the worst in history is in the White House right now....
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Originally Posted by: secret.squirrel It's simple. You show me a politician who is not a liar, cheat, or a thief, and I'll show you someone who hasn't been in politics very long...
My Grandfather used to tell me that he "never met a broke politician!" |
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Originally Posted by: Erik9976 Agreed. But Democrats are by far the worst. part of the problem is all these rediculous (sp) lobbying groups. A Democrats montra is "do as I say and not as I DO!" |
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Originally Posted by: Skywheelrider Both parties are beholden to lobbyists and that will never change. I agree on the Democrats, but Republicans are culpable in many instances, too. And this coming from a registered Republican. How do you know when a politician is lying? His/her lips are moving....and one of the worst in history is in the White House right now....
Agreed. Just look at some of our Republican candidates. Probably gonna be stuck with Romney. Although he is better than what's in the White House now. But Obama will most likely get reelected by deception and fraud. Edited by user Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:45:23 AM(UTC)
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I don't see much difference between Romney and Obama. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if Republicans take the Senate and keep the House, I'd rather see Obama win than Romney. |
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Back on track -
Guns are tools.
In the 1932 Agatha Christie short story "The Gate of Baghdad", Mr. J. Parker Pyne, detective, picks up a borer, (a prehistoric flint) from the sand and explains its use to a young American woman called Netta. She asks if the ancients killed each other with them.
He replied, "No - it had a more peaceful use. But I expect they could have killed with it if they'd wanted to. It's the wish to kill that counts - the mere instrument doesn't matter. Something can always be found."
Children playing with TOY guns is fine. Parents should explain and demonstrate the difference between their TOYS and the parents' TOOLS.
Parents should never describe their weapons as their 'new toy' either. Using the proper vocabulary at all times will benefit the child.
Children are not allowed to play with the chop-saw in the garage - yet they play with the plastic equivalent to their heart's content in the living room. They can't drive the vehicles in the garage either, but enjoy their Tonka toys. They may not bake with the oven in the kitchen, but the EasyBake oven is fine.
"If it's heavy, put it down."
TOY guns should never be painted black or camouflage. They should be neon or some other silly, bright color. I don't blame a cop for pulling the trigger if the weapon resembles an authentic threat.
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Originally Posted by: Blake Back on track -
Guns are tools.
In the 1932 Agatha Christie short story "The Gate of Baghdad", Mr. J. Parker Pyne, detective, picks up a borer, (a prehistoric flint) from the sand and explains its use to a young American woman called Netta. She asks if the ancients killed each other with them.
He replied, "No - it had a more peaceful use. But I expect they could have killed with it if they'd wanted to. It's the wish to kill that counts - the mere instrument doesn't matter. Something can always be found."
Children playing with TOY guns is fine. Parents should explain and demonstrate the difference between their TOYS and the parents' TOOLS.
Parents should never describe their weapons as their 'new toy' either. Using the proper vocabulary at all times will benefit the child.
Children are not allowed to play with the chop-saw in the garage - yet they play with the plastic equivalent to their heart's content in the living room. They can't drive the vehicles in the garage either, but enjoy their Tonka toys. They may not bake with the oven in the kitchen, but the EasyBake oven is fine.
"If it's heavy, put it down."
TOY guns should never be painted black or camouflage. They should be neon or some other silly, bright color. I don't blame a cop for pulling the trigger if the weapon resembles an authentic threat.
Blake I must say Blake that you make a lot of sense.I see that you went on a role last night and responded to several posts,most of your responses I agree with..Its nice to see some common sense now and then.. I would never insult you and ask if you would consider running for public office,but please keep on sharing your thoughts on here.Maybe I like them because they are so close to mine...LOL......jeff
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