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Only Rehmwa made me smile. You other guys are slipping. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

It has been some time since I checked statistics...however...the norm is for crime to be committed within a race. If black people are getting killed at a higher rate, it is likely that blacks are the perpetrators. So, it is a two edged sword. It's hard to decry the violence on blacks without villifying the blacks who are conducting it. Anyone trying to make a point about race has to tiptoe around the facts. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I'm offended. Where's the libertarian? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Google search (Thanks, Wendy. It's been a while since someone sent me scrambling for a dictionary. But it took a medical term to do it! ) I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Ha! Forgot about her. Thanks for the reminder. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Hardly. Sometimes they might misspeak. Mostly, those guys are morons and likely revealing their true colors. Pretending they represent everyone however slightly right of center is just insulting. It draws lines darker and deeper. It inhibits the cooperation that might move us forward. Do all liberals want to associate with all of the stupid things that come out of Nancy's mouth? I don't think so. I don't pretend she represents everyone that might be slightly left of center, either. That would be just as insulting. It draws lines darker and deeper. It inhibits the cooperation that might move us forward. Both sides have morons presenting themselves as leaders. Both sides have extremists. Both sides like to highlight those extremists and morons on the other side and pretend that is the norm. Both sides prevent genuine discussion that would lead to progress. I point it out no matter who is doing it. Apparenlty I like beating my head against two walls rather than just one. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I have to agree with the 'troll' moniker. I don't count myself in the 'conservative values' camp, but it is clear that you are highlighting an extreme position and assigning it to everyone however slightly right of 'center'. The conservative party in the US does not beat a drum for minorities or women. Neither does it oppress them IMO. I will point out the first minority Sec of State was appointed by GWB. The first female Sec of State also happened to be a minority under him. I don't remember any fanfare over it. I might have missed it. Anyone who waves this 'war on women' banner is ignoring the actual issue and playing a propaganda game. Nobody is waging a war on women. People do, however, have a difficult and genuine debate over when life begins and how to balance the rights of the parties involved. The whole 'war on women' bs prevents resolving the actual problem. It is difficult enough without that nonsense. Russia's problems are hardly analogous to the US problems. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Dish VSD (Sorry, John) lol I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

How'd you feel about it if, lets say swooping was an Olympic event. Then some country, for instance, Botswana would send some 200 jump wonder, half-citizen under Velo-90, fresh out of AFF, to 'represent' them. The answer to your question, "How would you feel...", is that I would not care. If you are saying that Botswana should not be able to choose who represents them when done within the IOC rules, I would object. If you are saying there should be some safety standards, I agree. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

You misspelled War of Northern Agression. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Things under the 'most' category will have to wait until I am retired. Once ambushed a co-worker, shrink wrapped him to an office chair, left him in the hall while the rest of us went to work. One guy came back from leave to find the door to his office covered in clear plastic and the office filled to the ceiling with balloons. One guy came back from leave to find everything on his desk gift-wrapped. Another returned to find all of his stuff was in blocks of ice. I used to deal in security issues. Whever I found a computer that someone had left signed-on, someone else got an email professing undying love. I had a Chief of Staff who had a proclivity to play a song on the PA system of the HQ building on Fridays. We remotely accessed his computer and replaced the file with one that started out with his song...then swapped to YMCA. When he hear that, he cut off the PA; then came back and called me by name. By the time I got to his office, the file had been swapped back. I asked him to show me that there was a problem with the file. It was fine. His pet name for me was already 'shithead'. What was he going to do? I had a habit of parking behind someone and blocking them in my reserved spot if they used it without my permission. One day, another Major came looking for me. He was pissed. I figured he was the guy. He invited me to go outside. I was delighted. When he realized I was headed for the back door and quite happy to throw down, he nearly choked. He turned and went the other direction. He went back to his boss, who called me, apologized, and asked me to let the guy out so he could go to a meeting. The guy never made eye contact with me again. Those were all at just one assignment. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Nope. Not a fan. That's why I didn't know the proper name for the event earlier. The Olympics is supposed to be about international competition. If you start limiting who can compete, you are probably going to eliminate some countries altogether. That might cause some problems. But, you seem to have a problem with the rules. Ok. Send in your suggestion to the IOC. Maybe they'll agree. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

So, 75% of Americans don't know that the sun revolves around the Earth? That's pretty concerning. I wonder how they think we keep from flying off the Earth. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

If the two people meet in person, there is not a way. Outside firearm registration, I don't see a way. Given some of the political positions and how things went in England, Canada, and Australia after gun registration, I violently oppose that route. If the gun is sent through the post, it must go from one FFL to another. On the buyer side, the FFL holder will run a check before releasing the gun...just like every other sale. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Exactly. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

You know what you call the person who comes in last in the Olympic Downhill Ski event? An Olympic Downhill Skier. Wish I could claim I was in the Olympics. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Ha! I stared at it for several minutes and a sink appeared in the picture! I love those trick photos! How do they do that? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Karen, you have a huge heart. It's very endearing. It probably causes you a lot of problems as well. He is not ready. He may never be ready. Even if you were able to confront him with a completely rational, airtight argument, he thinks he is ok...partially because he can hold a job...just like his friend and sister argue. As long as he has support from people like that...and long after as well, he will not change. I do not advise you to walk away. But you may have to. Your decision. If you are willing to help him at your own risk, you would have to keep some form of contact and monitor him until he is ready. That means he will hit bottom. He will be without family, friends, money, and whatever else he considers valuable outside a bottle. Watching this without walking away could be very harmful to you. And even when you think he is ready...even when he appears to have hit bottom...he could be one of those whose bottom is lower than you think. There are also those who hit bottom over and over and never get it. Worse, having someone like you standing by could mean he never truly hits bottom. The best analogy I can find is to liken and addict to a drowning person. Jumping in to save someone when they are still strong and thrashing about will usually end up in two people drowning. Even after they have given up or are unconscious, it is hard to help unless you are enormously stronger than they are with great endurance. The best rescuers stay out of the water and extend a pole or rope that they can drop if they need to. Even then, the person in trouble has to realize they are in trouble. Otherwise, they get mad because you are poking them with a pole or hitting them with a rope. So, weigh the potential outcomes. Weigh how valuable he is to you; your strength; how hard he will fight; who will be around to help if / when he crashes; how much energy you will have left to help him when it comes; your preparedness to wait an undetermined amount of time, help when others have abandoned him, and fail because he is not ready...over and over. I am not saying give up. I am not saying he is hopeless. I'm saying that you need to evaluate whether you are able to fight the battle and win...and at what cost. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Didn't I read that story in Hustler? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I agree. It's been a long time ago. I don't recall the circumstances, but I had no intention of leaving the car. I somehow ended up far away and made the bad call that it would be ok there overnight. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

I once foolishly left a car in a parking garage in downtown Birmingham. Someone smashed a window and went through it. Stole the pop CDs; left the Manilow CDs (barbarians); completely missed the pistol wedged between the seat and console. Nat - you know sex is a great way to get his mind off things, right? I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Excellent!! Chuck And she gets my name right. top That all depends on if you gave her your right name. Sparky Well THAT explains a few things. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Bullshit. Groupthink is powerful negative influence on any decision-making process where the answer needs actual thought, and diversity (in this case, cultural) would be the best way to counter it. The old adage "there is an easy obvious answer to every difficult problem, and it's wrong" is an example of recognizing the negative power of groupthink. Wendy P. An interesting (potential) point here...whether intentional or not. A multi-racial group does NOT guarantee varying opinions. A multi-cultural group does not. People with different ways of looking at things does. Presuming that people of different culture or race think differently could potentially be a racist point of view. Personally, I think it is most probable that people from different backgrounds think differently, but that is because I am a racist by some definitions. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Yes. Sigh... I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

Excellent training video! I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.