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Feb
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6/4/2009 11:07:14 PM
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and the off-topic area become a political mud hole?
I guess if it has to be discussed on this Forum, then this must be the best category.
There are plenty of other internet forums for those who want to debate political and society issues.
I am certainly sick of it. As lamont stated recently on the specific category, he only gets riled when it is something he can have an effect on. I have to agree 100%.
I guess maybe Bruce could start a Political Topic arena. Then I would not visit it.
Maverick and I persuade most of you political debaters to take these issues from the Lake Martin Specific arena last year, and all of you complied. I thank you for it, but I never thought it would go to this extreme.
It looks like a nice weekend ahead of us. Lets all enjoy and have a Great Lake Weekend.
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6/4/2009 11:19:09 PM
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Simple reason: It is too much fun to toy with the likes of Archie....and your better half...:>)
Hope the Army served you well. Active duty or Civil Servant?
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lotowner
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6/4/2009 11:20:06 PM
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You can call this a political mudhole if you wish. However, I totally disagree with your assessment of the importance of this forum's "off topics". In my opinion, there is nothing more important in this country than understanding what's going on on Wall Street, GM, Chrysler, Housing, Terrorism, etc. Even though I might not agree with some of the post, they still have value and on a few items I have modified my stance and understanding.
We cannot put our heads in the sand. Pretending that this country does not have major issues is an understatement. My vote is to let the forum proceed as is and when the subject is exhausted, comments will dry up.
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I agree with you Lotowner. Who can straighten what has been made crooked? When times are good, be happy. When times are bad you must consider and ponder on the situation. This is what has made America great. We will make decisions about what we like and don't like. We will stand up for changes we want and accept what we agree with. Sometimes bad times have to come for some to understand and appreciate what they have or want in this life.I for one have young children and my decisions will effect their future. This forum allows us to filter through our thoughts and consider others views. If there needs to be a political forum for the time being, fine by me. I thought Off- topic covered any and all topics away from the lake. It just happens to be an important subject at this time. I
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6/5/2009 8:49:39 AM
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If this was primarily a "Bush-bashing" forum, would it still be a political mud hole?
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6/5/2009 9:35:32 AM
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Feb,
If you don't like a thread then stop reading it.
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6/5/2009 12:49:05 PM
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First time since God made Heaven and Earth that I agree with Pontoonfisher!!!!
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6/5/2009 2:36:17 PM
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I only wish it were a thread.
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6/5/2009 2:38:22 PM
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Yes~ Who has bashed Bush? No one needs to. He is a has been, and will go down in history for whatever he was or was not.
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Feb
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6/5/2009 2:39:39 PM
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Thank you. I am or was both. Who is Archie?
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Swimmer27
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Facts is facts.
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6/5/2009 4:09:28 PM
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I know how you libs hate facts, but I got a few for ya my dear old friend. I am going to compae/contrast the two most prolific political posters.
MartiniMan - First post 3-28-06 He has 816 off topic, 176 LM topic, and 1 Boat Maint for a total of 993 in a little over 3 YEARS.
Tallulahound - First post 9-1-08 She has 997 Off Topic and 180 LM topic for total of 1177 in right at 8 MONTHS.
I can assure you, as I know that you already know from your lurking months, that the vast majority of your wifes' posts are of a political nature. So who is it that is cluttering up the board with political posts? The facts are clear! Clean your own house before complaining of the condition of others.
Personally I enjoy the political discourse. Elections have consequences and now the country I grew up in is dying on the vine at a pace I never thought possible. I know that you are most likely ecstatic with the way things are headed, but you have always been anti-private sector and are clueless as to how the world works outside your little comfort zone.
Now I would be remiss if I didn't point out that once again, one of the features that you whined for for so long, has turned into ammunition to use against you. It was all give use an ignore feature, give us a rating system, ad nauseum. And it was all in an effort to control me. Hows that working out for ya?
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Facts is facts.
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6/5/2009 5:12:37 PM
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L T L is back!!! Sweet!!!!
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| Name: |
Feb
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Facts is facts.
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6/5/2009 6:34:52 PM
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Comfort zone. Oh yes, I have not lived in a comfort zone until I retired. You have never in your life worked as hard as I have or faced as much danger as I have.
The fact you are where you are and where I am is a true indication of who has been a sucess in life or not. By the way share some facts with us and tell us what you do for a living (meaning work). I would like to hear of your less than comfort zone of working. Do you have a job? Are you on some sort of disability or unemployment role? Please give us some facts.
You do not have the qualifications to of accomplished what I have in my life. Your Government is hiring and looking for qualified and dedicated employees. You simply would not qualify for even a mid-level Government position. Don't give us some crap about lazy and do nothing civil service jobs. You have no idea or even a reference point.
Where did you receive your post high school education? How much have you sacrificed in life to get ahead. You are always sharing with all of us your intelligence. What have you done with it?
Why don't you give us some real facts and tell us about yourself vs. criticizing other's sucess. How many times did you say you attempted to join the military? Lets see, I seem to recall it was "THREE TIMES". Pleases share some facts with us and tell us what you were rejected for and why it would of changed to where you kept trying to get in and could not? I have to hear this one.
You have never served and yet you criticize those of who have. It is not just me but others on this Forum. You even criticize those who do volunteer work and try to make a difference. All I can think of is jealousy.
OK, now go cry to Bruce and have him eliminate my post. Let see what forum rule have I violated this time. I guess I could call you a name, but I don't have to lower myself to your level.
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Swimmer27
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Same song
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6/5/2009 7:49:34 PM
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Second verse.
You seem a little touchy there feb. The truth will set you free, but first it will pi$$ you off.
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Maddog
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Same song
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6/5/2009 8:36:45 PM
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Go ahead Swimmer and answer his questions.
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wix
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Dog gone,
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6/5/2009 9:06:01 PM
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wix
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Facts is facts.
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6/5/2009 9:09:04 PM
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Now that's what I call "Callin' em out". Sounds like you guys may go back aways. Wonder who'll stay in the fight and who'll run and hide.
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Feb
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Same song
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6/5/2009 9:47:50 PM
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He want.
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Swimmer27
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Facts is facts.
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6/5/2009 11:34:18 PM
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Feb has been known to hide behind hound in the past....lol
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Swimmer27
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Ok feb
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6/5/2009 11:38:09 PM
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I draw 400 a month disabillity. I live in section 8 housing. I get a small utility supplement each month. But now that the messiah is prez, I am no longer worried about my future. He is going to take more from you to give to me. I am exited, how about you. Want it make you happy to know that you are paying more so I can continue to live on Lake Martin!!
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Talullahhound
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Hound and Feb
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6/6/2009 9:02:23 AM
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I'm reading the thread but I have nothing to say. Feb and I are two different people that happen to be in love and married to each other. And we both love Lake Martin.
He doesn't need to hide behind me, nor I behind him. He stands with his comments, opinions, etc as I do with mine. He doesn't need me to defend him any more than I need him to defend me.
Needless to say, in the 30 years we've been married, we don't always agree but that's what keeps it interesting.
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Swimmer27
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And I forgot...
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6/6/2009 9:29:53 AM
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.... I dropped out of school in the 7th grade to help paw on the farm.
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lotowner
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Hound and Feb
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6/6/2009 3:26:56 PM
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Congratulations on being married 30 years. This is quite an achievement in today's society. I hope that you both have 30 more years.
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alahusker
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Wow.. long time..
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6/6/2009 8:14:54 PM
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But I and my wife were married in 1966.. Same partners, sooo does that make us:
A. Strange?
B. Bored?
C. Watching TV cause the crappie bite is off??
D. Horney??
E. On the computer because American Idol (which I dont' watch) is over and I don't have any recorded programs of "24?"
F. All of the above?
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alahusker
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Wow.. long time..
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6/6/2009 8:16:53 PM
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If you aswered "D" you were 50% right..
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MrHodja
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Wow.. long time..
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6/6/2009 8:25:30 PM
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See, we do have something in common with archie.....we picked a good woman and stuck with her.
Hound and Feb 30
Myself and mine 41+
You and yours 42+
Archie 44
Look long and hard enough and you can find something in common with just about anyone......
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alahusker
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Right Hodja.
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6/6/2009 8:30:46 PM
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Some times we look over the shoulder even riding a donkey.. And this thread might have risen above a political mud hole??
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Talullahhound
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Wow is Right
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6/6/2009 9:14:36 PM
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It's so rare to find people that have been married a long time. You guys are an inspiration!
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AUCATZ
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Wow is Right
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6/7/2009 7:20:42 AM
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1972 here. over 37 years. Who'd have thought it? Both sets of our parents were married over 60 years. We have big footsteps to follow.
Feb and Tallulah - We need to get together one of these days! I know we don't agree on recent politics, but I'll bet we'd have a great time talking!
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Talullahhound
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I'm Sure we Would!
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6/7/2009 5:25:57 PM
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I can leave politics aside anytime I want. Most people who know me personally, would probably be shocked that I participate in these kinds of discussions.
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MartiniMan
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6/7/2009 9:02:30 PM
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I thought the whole point of this thread was for issues not pertinent to Lake Martin, hence the name "Off-Topic".
So now you want a political thread?!?!? Next you'll complain there aren't enough liberals posting to the political thread so you will want Leftist and Right-Wing Political Threads.....but like liberal talk radio no one will bother to read your left wing posts and all the action (humor, intellect, goodwill and logic) will be on the Right-Wing Thread.
Finally, you will want Bruce to cut off the Right Wing Thread because it isn't fair that no one reads your recitation of the dailykos, pmsnbc and huffington post. Hound, GF and others will be over on the right wing thread mixing it up, driving me crazy
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MartiniMan
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6/7/2009 9:02:31 PM
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I thought the whole point of this thread was for issues not pertinent to Lake Martin, hence the name "Off-Topic".
So now you want a political thread?!?!? Next you'll complain there aren't enough liberals posting to the political thread so you will want Leftist and Right-Wing Political Threads.....but like liberal talk radio no one will bother to read your left wing posts and all the action (humor, intellect, goodwill and logic) will be on the Right-Wing Thread.
Finally, you will want Bruce to cut off the Right Wing Thread because it isn't fair that no one reads your recitation of the dailykos, pmsnbc and huffington post. Hound, GF and others will be over on the right wing thread mixing it up, driving me crazy
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MartiniMan
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More from above
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6/7/2009 9:06:43 PM
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and making me think hard about my rationale and defense for the various positions I hold. Architect and Lady will be making their drive-by, fact free comments but will more likely be on the leftist thread telling you "Right on man! You got that right! Obama is the greatest President since FDR!". The three of you will get along swimmingly.....pun intended.
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Feb
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Why Is This Forum ----
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6/8/2009 12:05:52 AM
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How did you ever come up with the false assumption I was a liberal. I am probably way to far to the Right and an extreme conservative. Just ask Tallulah.
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water_watcher
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Wow.. long time..
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6/8/2009 7:50:49 AM
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30 years for me this year. Wow.
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Swimmer27
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HA HA!!
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6/8/2009 9:10:02 AM
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In over ten years years I have never seen a single post that would lead me to beleive you are 'right wing'. You have however, made many posts that show you to be a left wing libtard, but as with most all liberals, 'right' is agreeing with you. You are pro-guvment and anti-capitalist, how does that translate to 'right wing'?
Go back to lurking feb.
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Swimmer27
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It appears...
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6/8/2009 9:18:16 AM
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.... that you know feb pretty well. Always whining to Bruce wanted something more in an effort to silence those he doesn't agree with. It has happened repeatedly through the years. The problem is he, harrasses Bruce till he goes to the time, trouble and expense to implement the new freatures. Then feb and his cohorts WON'T use them i.e., registration, ignore, ratings systems. Now feb will pretend to ignore me at times. He will even lie and say he has me on iggy, but then not be smart enough to cover his tracks as he reads EVERY post I make.
He is even more clueless as to how the private sector works than hound.
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MrHodja
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6/8/2009 9:53:29 AM
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aka architect
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Feb
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HA HA!!
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6/8/2009 10:13:36 AM
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Yes, I am Pro-Government when it comes to National Defense. That is the sector I worked in for 34 years.
You appear to be rather ignorant as to why we even need a Government. I guess you would simply send our soldiers, sailors and marines into the field to forage for their food, uniforms,and equipment.
Why want you tell us your backgrond and what qualifies you to know anything about our Government or Capitalism? The simple reason is because you are a total loosers and a drain on society as opposed to a contributor. Just tell us about anything you have ever done to help any sector of society.
Where have you ever worked or what have you ever done? You want tell us because you are ashamed of yourself, and you are smart enough to know we we will see what you already know.
OK, tell us about your failed attempts to work for your Governmnet. How you were rejected and why?
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Feb
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It appears...
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6/8/2009 10:23:01 AM
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Well then, just tell us how the private sector works. I would like to hear your background and qualifications to know. What have you done in the private sector? Please tell us. We would all like to know your qualifications.
I have not worked in the private sector, but I have been offered numerous jobs with large corporations. I do have an undergraduate and a masters degree in business and management from Troy University (undergraduate) and Temple (Masters).
Close to 24 years of my 34 years of working experience was dealing directly with Defense and Commercial contractors. Many of those years was as a Contracting Officer with and unlimited warrant. Like that would even mean anything to the likes of you.
Go ahead and ask Bruce how many times I have ever contacted him and what I have ever stated to him. I have never met the man nor can I recall ever talking to him. On the other hand, I gather you have.
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Swimmer27
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"gather" whatever you want
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6/8/2009 11:48:52 AM
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Funny thing is that in over 10 years you have NEVER mentioned a Master Degree, hmmm. Makes me wonder if you are telling the truth. I know from experience you will lie, or embelish to look better. I guess anyone who doesn't understand the term "unlimited warrant" must be dumb as a box of rocks, huh. Thirty-four years and you learned a term most guvment edumacated would not know. I am sorry to dissapoint, but I do know the meaning of both unlimited and warrant. And the fact that you brag of an unlimited 'warrant' shows thay you just don't get it. Show me ANY private sector position that offers the same. It won't happen, because BUSINESS can't just print money or seize it at gunpoint to cover that 'warrant'.
Now tell us more of your great career. I know that everyone is just giddy with anticipation. Once again, your own stupid choice of words can be used to show how ignorant you really are. Temple University must be so proud.
And BTW- those that know me know what I do and have done. It is only you I keep it from becuase it irratates you so and continues to provide me with good fodder with which to berate you. Now please tell us more.........
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MartiniMan
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6/8/2009 1:37:32 PM
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My apologies if I assumed incorrectly. Anytime someone starts to complain about political discourse I immediately assume liberal because they are so quick to want to censor opposing viewpoints as they cannot compete in the arena of ideas and logic.
I still don't understand the complaint about the amount of political discourse. Someone posts about a political issue and others weigh in if the topic is of interest to them or not. It just so happens in this current political environment where Obama is in the process of implementing a Socialist's wet dream that there is a lot of interest in the topic.
If you are truly a conservative then you would want free markets and that is the forum in spades. There are a lot of other great threads that do not touch on politics. Also, you are free to start a thread that is non-political and if others are interested they will post.
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Feb
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"gather" whatever you want
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6/8/2009 4:33:37 PM
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Do you actually want to say I am a liar. This is verging on slander on a public forum. You were not very careful to cover yourself. Please state what you claim or think I have lied about. Lets hear it.
I do not think there is anything I have ever stated on this Forum which is a lie. I am sure I can prove any and everyting I have ever stated about myself. On the other hand you never exposed anything that qualifies you to judge another person.
Send some of your so called friends over if you desire proof where I have lied since you do not have what I believe the guts (mistaken - intestial fortitude) to do so yourself. Possibly you do not have transportation to visit on your on. I welcome you to come and see me face to face. Please do so. Possibly Cat will give you a ride over. I know it must be difficult for you. I also know you are aware of where I live.
Now, I think you are rather deceitful in not sharing your own qualifications to judge me. If you do, then I and others should listen.
Come on and try to be a "Man" for a change. Please once again, and I beg of you to show your qualifications to judge me.
Come see me face to face. Don't worry, I have no anger against you. Maybe we can settle this once and for all. Please bring your qualification with you. Mine will be here.
I am sure once again you will attempt to deflect it all.
Recognize this is a debate and not an argument. Lets back our facts up with documentation.
Once again deflect.
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Swimmer27
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Feb, call you brother...
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6/8/2009 5:11:05 PM
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... you now the prominent Montgomery attorney, and ask him to once and for all school you in the legal arena of 'slander', liable, defamation.
In my over ten years of posting here daily, not one other person has ever asked anyone to prove their education. I have really missed you feb. Glad to have you back.
Now for the record, I believe you to be a liar. Is that clear enough for you. I await the serving of the summons. See you in court.
As for transportation, well, I have heard of a new Obama program that gives cars to us less fortunate so I am sure I will be getting one soon. I have applied for a position as a gas jockey at the new Bay Pines marina. My plan it to get that job since I wont make enough to interfere with my disabillity and that they will give me boat so I have transportation to work. Maybe someone will share the GPS coordinates with you and you can come see me at work. I am certain you are too ignorant to find it without GPS. Oops, I guess that warrants another law suit.
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MrHodja
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Feb, call you brother...
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6/8/2009 5:22:42 PM
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Each alias has an associated email address. Why don't you two just duke it out on email and leave us out of your personal spats.
Unless by displaying this inane drivel on an open forum you feed your ego(s) or compensate for some perceived self deficiency.
Boring and entertaining all at the same time.
That being said there ain't nuthin in Italy like Lake Martin,
Nasreddin Hodja
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Swimmer27
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Mr. Hodja
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6/8/2009 5:42:55 PM
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You don't have to read them. Feb bashing is my favorite pastime. I had actually told his wife (hound) that if he 'came back' I wouldn't do it any more, but he chose to go from months of lurking to attacking me again on his first day of posting, so therefore my offer to NOT bash feb was rescinded. He can go back to lurking at any time he wants. Or he can stick around and continue to pick fights he can't win. Summer is my slowest time so I have a lot of extra time to devote to my favorite hobby.
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Talullahhound
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Goodness
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6/8/2009 6:25:02 PM
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Why do we have to continually have this debate about who knows about business and who knows about government. Why don't we all have a ground rule in these discussions that we are all at least basically conversant about how business works and how government works? It's not that one is better or worse than the other.
Swimmer, you would lose the bet about Feb's education. I can assure you he has a Masters in Business Managment from Temple University. He got it around '95. He actually did some post graduate work after he got the Masters too. I remember it well. I spent two birthdays alone so he could take exams and he got quite ticked off when I implusively bought some gumdrop azaleas to plant on a weekend when he was working on his paper.
And I can personally assure you that he is very conservative, both fiscally and in terms of national defense. We both are.
I'm going to ask Bruce if we can have a "rant" board.
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Feb
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Feb, call you brother...
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6/8/2009 6:49:43 PM
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Because he want. I just invited him to come to my place. OK.
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You need spell check. I assume you meant "won't" not want.
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Feb
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It appears...
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6/10/2009 6:17:09 PM
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Randy, you have a real problem man
I kind of feel bsd for you.
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Swimmer27
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Thats OK,
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6/10/2009 8:49:41 PM
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I have felt bad for you for a decade now. I don't look down on anyone Lamar, never have, never will. You on the other hand have shown for years that you look down on a good portion of society. You can deny it for the the newbies, but us 'old timers' have seen it too many times through the years.
What is your game? What are you trying to prove? Are you trying to shame me into something? I am not ashamed of my life. Is your life so pathetic that you have to attempt to make yourself feel better by these lame attempts to prove something to the LM Forum. Get a life ffs and quit obsessing over me. Or come to my house and adress any issue you have with me face to face. My place is real easy to find, even I do it everyday, so surely a man with a Masters Degree can figure it out.
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