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Reply to A Marine with attitude!!! in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

He's got the stuff that hero's are made of....

Reply to Another summer spent apart in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Any words of advice are welcomed Thoughts from a guy that's been there. Being apart from someone for extended periods can only survive if there's a prior committed foundation to draw upon when tested, and I promise you tests happen for both parties, as with Dharmagrl and the girls she spe

Reply to Homosexuality a RACE? EXCUSE ME?!?! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

A life of experience along with many encounters with gays and a few of my wife's gay colleagues tell me I am suppose to be more accepting of homosexuality. Sorry, but that just isn't going to happen. Accepting of the behavior....yes, but with hard limits that fall short of a race or marital acknowledgement amoung other limits. The best I can offer is legal partnership considerations. Homosexually exists as a result of abnormal cell deve

Reply to True Love in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Wouldn't you think that love implies unconditionality because if it didn't, then it wouldn't actually be love? My 2 cents.... "Love" is a range of realistic feelings. "Unconditional" is a chosen adjective that adds parameters turning love into idealistic love. I was able to find 2 referenc

Reply to Who is Really most SEXIST? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

Hope the cookies are working, you get one Ooook.... thank you... is it edible? It's lunch time here in CA; or will it help my golf game this weekend? I am flexible. Might it have something to do with "Trolling and Insightful" If so, what?

Reply to Who is Really most SEXIST? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I think Michelle Wie could possibly join the PGA someday, but she should first join the LPGA and at least win a tournament there first. I have no problem with MW or for that matter any other woman trying her hand at the PGA. What's annoying is the inequity of the LPGA tour stating in their bylaws right

Reply to Encouraging Debate in Blogging JoeUser Forums

As you folks know, I am a newbe to this sandbox of verbal meditation. As Tova states, share to much, "wa la". But, share inappropriately or to little and people don't know what you stand for. Once again, as Tova states some throw opposing comments with deeper motives on a subject. To parallel that it's not below me to play a liberal, but before going to such drastic lengths, I state my intention because otherwise my positions appear backwards to m

Reply to Another summer spent apart in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

That's what I keep telling the new spouses, that they too have an impact on whether the mission is accomplished or not. Even though I don't know you I am pleased you're there talking and offering guidance to these woman. I know what you mean by the fall out. I've seen it's sorry affects on some men

Reply to Who is Really most SEXIST? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

By that logic, blacks are more racist because they have things like (black history month) that are just for them. Not exactly strong logic. Logic... isn't applicable making it an inconsequential measure when the subject is who's more sexist "man or woman". The original question didn't break down sub

Reply to Homosexuality a RACE? EXCUSE ME?!?! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

While the rest of what you're saying I broadly agree with, this is just wrong. It's not exactly difficult for a homosexual man or woman to have children, even without IVF. It's been happening for millenia. Enough stimulation and a man can do it; women don't even need that. So it's entirely possible there's a genetic cause, becaus

Reply to Who is Really most SEXIST? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

the mother of a monkey THANK YOU... I needed a good morning laugh.

Reply to Another summer spent apart in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

A note from a guy that's been in country, although single at the time, crawled though jungles,and dodged 7.62's; that's a figure of speech, nobody dodges'em. :) Although I won't claim understanding of how tuff it is for you or other families stateside, your part to your husband is just as vital as his part is to the safety and security of our nation. For what ever the reason, he's doing what he feels is the right thing, which means in my book, he has the right stuff!!!! Doing what's right

Reply to True Love in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

That’s a good question. I have always been of the mind if we don't have a core understanding of our own value system it’s not plausible we’ll be mindful of people of similar values even if they’re standing in front of us, let alone the subtleties of a soul mate. Looking backwards, not knowing the number of dates and short term relationships I had from 18 to 48 years is mind baffling. What I do recall is more then one soul-mate. I use sou

Reply to Who is Really most SEXIST? in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

I DO NOT believe one sex is superior to the other. However, I DO believe certain situations can favor one sex or another, and by making such a distinction, mislabeling can occur by those on the hunt with predispositions. I DO believe men and woman are different and equal in a variety of areas. The biological portion of the difference can and should be noticeable, because 99% of the male population like the difference. I love to watch my w

Reply to Marion Barry back on the coke.... in Politics JoeUser Forums

Morons leading morons, I guess... Proud to some extent with a measure of high regard, respect, but more importantly we need to be more prudent when choosing of leaders. Let's set aside your broad moron generalization and consider what needs to change so better choices result. As a society we'v

Reply to Your Government: A User's Manual, Pt. 1 in Politics JoeUser Forums

Vote for Gid! Where you running and aren't you an Independant?

Reply to Your Government: A User's Manual, Pt. 1 in Politics JoeUser Forums

Gideon, If I recall you're putting your hat in some local race are you not? Your advice here is sound that which I've voiced for many years in more then just political venues. Let's hope it has reader impact. I became involved with civic leadership, fund raising and congressional campaigns for a number of reasons starting back in the early 80's with the Young Republicans, mostly it was exciting exposure. Subsequently I progressed to Republican par

Reply to Do You Cook? in Marital Issues JoeUser Forums

We eat out about once a week, mostly because I only go to places where I get food that's better then I can make at home. If someone else cooks for me, namely my wife I am happy, regardless of what's made. My wife has the tuffest job doing maintenance cooking for our home... hotdog's, casseroles, toasted cheese sandwich's and basic recipes, and she does it with lots of love. I am considered the gourmet cook that likes a creative challenge. I

Reply to What happened to knights in shining armor? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Knights, gentleman or boy scouts as you say are still around just not in the lime light. As far as I am concerned that's the way it suppose to be. My charge in life since a child has been the life of a boy scout and been labeled naive as I try to do the right thing, fighting for good over evil in all forms and attempting to be the best roll model I can be whether anyone else noticed or not. What makes a knight a knight is his moral fibre a

Reply to Campaign Update: So Far, So Good! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Actually, she's state comptroller. Egg on my face on that one (eergggghhh!) I hope for your sake that "JU" is the only place your finding egg on the face... regarding your opponents b/g. Otherwise, a party sponsored stand up debate could

Reply to Abortion... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

My issue isn't so much about then, but about now and how you view it. As I stated on Trudy's blog, I am sorry for your loss. Even though I don't meet the standards you and other strangers profess here, I met mine and my Gods and those that know me well.

Reply to Abortion... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

It's sad that many of you are able to articulately trivialize anyone's experience, regardless of importance all under the guise of a blog. This topic is really personal to me OR for that matter anybody else that been down this road. Those of you (and you know who you are) that "assume" you know me, attack my character and feel it's acceptable behavior to include your own sound bits and shallow judgements are truly pathetic. I attacked no one here an

Reply to Abortion... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

You've went ahead and created an Article based on the limited information I presented on Trudy's blog. Now you and others are surmising, assuming and if I didn't include all the sorted feeling, words and actions or what ever for clarification, you're adding your own antidote, as if your discussing a TV sitcom, all to sound informed and support your beliefs. For those that think I could have fought, you're blind in one idealistic eye and can't see the legal system reality regarding men in CA

Reply to Are Members of Congress guilty of TREASON? in Politics JoeUser Forums

It is non-partisan. Nothing separates Dissent from Treasonous acts of speech when a distorted mind applies subjective broadband thinking or when a rational mind defines the para

Reply to SHE'S GONE AGAIN in WinCustomize Talk JoeUser Forums

And you hit the nail right on the head, Jafo Starkers, I appreciate your situation and can't say much about it since I don't know all the facts, so don't take anything personally. What I will say is "Jafo" perception, although supportive, in general is wrong, as is my natural instinct reg