So it now seems that it is the Republicans who are the great friends and protectors of Medicare. As Bill Clinton would say, "Give me a break!" Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson must be rolling over in their graves. It was the Republican Party that fought tooth and nail to oppose government-sponsored health care for older Americans. And now, in the current health care debate Republicans are saying "Look to the Republican Party to preserve Medicare. It's the Democrats who want to gut the program."…
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Added by Gary Freedman on October 14, 2009 at 10:00am —
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Last week, the Nobel Prize Committee announced its decision to award the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama. Many Americans were shocked. "What has he actually done? What concrete things has he accomplished to promote peace among the nations?" I would ask: Isn't it possible that because President Obama is one of our own -- he is a fellow American -- we are incapable of appreciating his greatness? Isn't it possible that only foreigners, as outsiders, can objectively measure the…
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Added by Gary Freedman on October 13, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Man's nature, I mean. I've read some amazing things going on in the science world. I'm sure Zendog sees it as the beginning of the Great Conspiracy to begin human experimentation, but as paranoid and cynical as I am I can't see it as bad.
They are finding molecules that fight viruses now. Imagine that! Antibiotics have been a dead end and everyone has known it, yet we haven't been able to turn away from the cliff. The drug companies love the fact that antibiotics gradually fail and…
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Added by Alendar on October 11, 2009 at 8:18pm —
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Added by Ashok Kalsi on October 11, 2009 at 9:18am —
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Added by caseyjo on October 10, 2009 at 5:26pm —
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I got an e-mail from the President this morning -- he keeps me up-to-date on his activities and thoughts, you know! Just have to share this, because I think it perfectly expresses what he's all about, and I'm so proud to be an American these days! I can't imagine how anyone can find fault with this letter, but I'm sure many will, not because of the content of the letter but because of their pre-conceived feelings about him. I'm putting it out there and hoping that it will be read with an open…
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Added by Kathie on October 9, 2009 at 6:21pm —
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Added by no1toolmkr on October 9, 2009 at 3:30am —
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I know what happened, I heard of the diagnosis, I’m sorry to hear of your misfortune, please accept my sympathies, is there anything I can do to help, call me if you need anything, anything at all, I’m here if you need me, right here, always near so please do not hesitate to call…….I’m sorry I can’t come to the phone right now but leave a message and I’ll get right back to you….I’m sorry I can’t come to the phone right now….. 12% of American Women will develop breast cancer and 3.5% will die…
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Added by Vikkig on October 8, 2009 at 1:39pm —
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ACTUAL PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. On Sears hairdryer: "Do not use while sleeping."
(But that's the only time I have to work on my hair!)
2. On a bag of Fritos: "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
(Evidently, the shoplifter special.)
3. On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."
(And how would that be?)
4. On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestions: Defrost."
(But it's just a…
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Added by Cleveland's Baby Doll! on October 7, 2009 at 5:08am —
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I'm curious what people think. The Constitution had some clear ideas about it, all based on common sense requirements. The need to raise an army, deliver the mail. I would say that the whole document reeks of common sense.
But there really aren't any good "except" clauses. Like, "except when to do so would bankrupt the citizenry". There's no real limitations put in place on spending, only that laws must be made to levy new taxes. Much of law is tax law. New taxes, new levies make up…
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Added by Alendar on October 6, 2009 at 12:55pm —
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If you have something positive to say....then I am all ears from now on! I refuse to listen to negative and hate filled diatribe that does no one any good. I am in no way saying that any one hear on TBD would be hate filled or constantly negative on purpose. What I am saying is I choose from now on to only respond to positive posts and participate only in fun filled, thought provoking dialog. That's what I enjoyed about TBD in the first place....how it made my heart feel good....too good at…
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Added by MDB on October 5, 2009 at 9:25pm —
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Added by caseyjo on October 3, 2009 at 1:47pm —
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After watching this I am ashamed to say I am related to the human race. The animal world has a message to us all....They think we are the…
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Added by caseyjo on October 2, 2009 at 9:36am —
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On May 30th of this year, my 54 year old brother died suddenly of a stroke. It's been five months to the day since he passed. When I think of him, I still get choked up. I'm not one to remember my dreams, but I've had three dreams about him since he left us. The first dream was very comforting. We were in a living room talking with lots of other people around, and he seemed well. My grandmother, also deceased, was there too, although she did not speak in the dream. I woke up feeling like Steve…
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Added by Uncle Spencer on September 30, 2009 at 1:02pm —
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The Indian Ten Commandments
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect
Remain close to the Great Spirit
Show great respect for your fellow beings
Work together for the benefit of all Mankind
Give assistance and kindness wherever needed
Do what you know to be right
Look after the well-being of Mind and Body
Dedicate a share of your…
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Added by caseyjo on September 30, 2009 at 11:55am —
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Many on these boards do not like to hear this stuff coming from my mouth...So, What about the mouth of the future…
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Added by caseyjo on September 29, 2009 at 8:25pm —
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Is it over? A nice run it was. This must be similar to what people felt like in the Bay of Pigs. But there's no Russian bear to negotiate with. Obama's the new Kennedy, maybe he'll show some toughness to Iran.
Israel starts shooting and we'll have at least a Middle East disaster. How could we not get involved?
We don't start shooting and we have a nuclear Iran. I've read often that Israel is completely under the US's thumb. If true, it's unlikely Washington would bless an…
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Added by Alendar on September 28, 2009 at 7:44am —
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Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the…
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Added by Tina on September 28, 2009 at 7:00am —
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From my childhood years to middle age, I have been a solitary and lonely man. Repeatedly I have identified throughout my life with the miserable and the forlorn, and I have clung with a death grip to whatever person, place, or belief that seems the current answer to my anguished and ceaseless search for orientation and structure. Malcolm Lassman -- an individual of substance and good standing in the community of lawyers -- used to say to my sister: "He acts as if this is the only place he can…
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Added by Gary Freedman on September 27, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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