NorrinRadd

Do you have references for this? I'm fairly knowledgeable in this area and I don't think that's an accurate interpretation of the research findings. Says who???? You and your educated out-of-touch-elite? I guess that is a fairly good start on knowing what she is talking about! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

lol! Aww... Hey I have plenty of American friends! They are cool! No reason not to visit both places! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Cool people that don't brag about having the most powerful country in the world? :P Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Oh jeez... I have a dirty mind... Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

it is actually rather noteworthy how easy it has become to buy buy buy. There's an app for that! So simple your toddler can use it! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

I suppose I would rather see money being spent on helping people out, and giving our next generation a better chance for the future, than invading countries and building bases no-one is using. I suppose that means I view the one as a worthwhile expenditure of money, and the other as a terrible waste. That is my point. If that makes me 'partisan', then so be it. I don't choose political sides, though.. or sides at all. I just go in the direction that makes the most sense to me. If that direction happens to agree or disagree with certain sides, well, that is not an intentional thing. Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

That is amazing! I have some friends that left for world tours too.. most of them just keep it up, only come home for a few months and then poof! gone again! Beautiful life! Come to Canada if you get the chance! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

2 days! The reason for my eagerness is that I had been planning to be well on my way towards my A by now, but a back injury laid me up for a while. Now, with approval by my doctor and physio, I am finally able to get it going again. I have waited TOO long. And the last few days here have been absolutely beautiful... I keep looking up at that clear blue sky thinking how much I want to be in it... I apologize if I sound like a kid... but then, nothing wrong in maintaining a youthful outlook, right? Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Absoutly but this does not allow someone to have their own truths there is no such thing as someone's own truth. the truth does not belong to anyone... it simply is. Opinions, on the other hand... there is no reason why a person cannot have an opinion and express it. And if you feel like your government is doing something that is against your values, then you should have the right to criticize the government for it. For example, if you are against (hot topic) government controlled health care, and your government begins to implement it, you should have the right to speak out against your government. I do not see why she cannot speak out against her government... you may not agree with her, but at least let her speak. Otherwise we come across a scenario where there is a double standard. And in a society with double standards for its citizens, there is no real freedom. Freedom for some but not for others is not freedom at all. It is just classist and elitist. Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

that must have come as a surprise.... good argument for using your phone lock... Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Freedom of expression and the freedom to criticize authority being a couple of the ideals the country was founded on! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Ahem... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined. Though this is off-topic, I'll note briefly that the point of booties is in fact just the opposite -- they give you more surface area, which means more power in your legs. thanks - seriously MORE POWER NorrinR - Imagine a sail boat with no sail up and just a mast with a hankie at the tip. Now imagine a sail boat with the sail up out and firmly gathering the wind...... Ahh ok that makes sense.. thanks to both of you! :) Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

And then people ask for money for social programs and education and its all "Not with MY tax dollars! That's wasteful!" Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Disregard this.. I found it out. The things that fit over the tips of your shoes, presumably making your legs a little more streamlined. Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Sorry to intrude... still learning a lot at the moment... what is meant by booty pants? I mean, I like a bit of booty as much as the next person, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing... Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

I thought about that a few years back when I saw the story about the walk-through scanners that really required you to do nothing. Could end up being a good market for 'scrambler' lenses down the road. Trouble is contact lenses are FDA restricted and require a prescription (you used to be able to buy those 'crazy contacts' OTC). Really? Even cosmetic or effect contacts? Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

lol! Nice! Thanks :) Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

^This^ Should read I almost jumped with my chest strap misrouted. I was expecting a NSTIWTIWGD story. A who what? (Rank newbie here) Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Awesome! Hunting is one of the most natural things for a dog... he is gonna be one happy pup! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

I honestly don't see the difference between this and the crazy amount of ID cards and passes we need these days. Except that this will be harder to forge/fake. I am not saying I am for it, just that I don't think it will be very different, other than making identity theft a little more difficult. Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

omg those are the biggest paws EVER... so cute! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

Every little bit helps! Coaching, floating gear... Not landing in the water... That too Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

I guess what I am trying to say is that while there are certainly physiological differences... some more evident than others... sometimes people point at certain differences to indicate their importance, when in fact they are not as applicable as they might think. For example... if I, a male, were to play tennis with Serena Williams, a female, I would get my ass handed to me. I am probably stronger than her. I know I am above average as a male in the strength department. But she would still deliver a serve I could never hope to match. That is because, while all other things being equal, my strength might give me an advantage, there are very few times all other things are equal, and she has years of experience, skill and practice backing her up. So, yes... men are on average stronger than women. But that strength is only one facet in most comparisons. Unless you are trying to open jars. And it is just as important to consider all other facets of the comparison. Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

As a rank newbie, I very much appreciate this post. Thanks! Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?