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Funny, but I never suggested on how to deal with those folks. Swiftly or not.

What in the world makes you believe I am looking for a fairy tale land "where those who get out of line are dealt with swiftly"? Nothing in my OP suggests that that I am aware of and if it does it wasn't intended to. If anything that might be a little presumptuous. -When some young punk kid comes to my house and pisses on my front yard fence in broad daylight that concerns me. -When across the street from me are two registered sexual offenders that spend their day sitting outside and watching my girlfriend come and go, that concerns me. -When my taxes go to support a single mother of 5 in her 30's that has never worked a day in her life and doesn't care for her children but sits at home and gets stoned all day while I bust my ass, that concerns me. I'm not suggesting that there is some fairly tale perfect place. As a young Marine back in the day I traveled to plenty enough shit holes to know better and also appreciate what good there is about the US so I am not just "ranting" negatively about it as an ungrateful citizen. I play a positive role in my community. I volunteer in the community and church. I have served my country as a Marine. I vote and do everything I can to make the place around me a better place in a constructive manner. It just seems that I keep hearing people talk about relocating overseas to retire or start their own business in "emerging markets" and happy with the decision. Looking around me, that doesn't sound like too bad of an idea. Since there are a good number of international folks here on dz.com I figured I'd throw it out there and see what I can learn. To be honest I have no idea of what countries to consider if I were to get more serious about this. I am open to suggestions which was the reason for the post in the first place. No serious plans as of now but rather kicking around the idea in light conversations that seem to be more and more recurring. Certainly there are others on this forum that are pretty happy with where they are at or have been so I hope to hear their feedback.

Damn. Busted.

To be honest I have no idea. I am open to suggestions. No serious plans as of now but rather kicking around the idea in light conversations that seem to be more and more recurring. Any suggestions? Denamrk? Vietnam? Central America?

So, with each passing day, week, month and year lately it seems like things here at home in the good ole USA are definitely “changing”. • Cops are shooting like nut jobs at someone who stole a sandwich http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/trooper-who-shot-nine-times-at-fleeing-suspect-is-suspended-for-a-week/1122083 • I’m all for 2nd Amendment rights and carry a concealed firearm myself daily but everyday some whacko is shooting up a hospital, school or place of employment. • Unemployment is through the roof. • The foreclosure crisis continues to get worse. • National debt is out of control. • The values of our culture or society seem to be degrading more in the direction of laziness, instant gratification and entitlement. Marry this up with the level of education our kids are getting as well as the cost and this could be dangerous. • Sports celebrities, Jersey Shore characters and rap stars and are idolized far more than most other noble professions. • I know there is government corruption everywhere but damn it seems to be just get worse and worse here at home. • People that have a full squad of kids and never intend on working milk the system and live well off the backs of you and I. I think you know what I am getting at without having to continue with an endless list of the ridiculous things we see personally each and every day as well as what appears in the media spotlight. What ever happened to living a simple life with values, common courtesy and respect? Be good to your neighbors and do the right thing even when no one is watching. Take pleasure from the simple things in life and stop trying to “keep up with the Jones”. Just enjoying your work while living within your means. I am sure I didn’t give what I am thinking the proper description here as I am not nearly as eloquent as my fellow ST’ers here but hopefully you get my meaning. In 50 or 100 years what are people form around the world going to look back on and say about this point in time of our country and culture? Been giving thought lately to the idea of moving overseas. Don’t get me wrong, I love the US and am a Marine that served active duty but things just seem to be getting worse and worse here. • Is it just me? • Am I wrong for thinking this way? • Has anyone else had similar thoughts? • Is it just as bad everywhere else? And no, I am not a "glass half empty" kind of guy. Go ahead….flame away…….

Damn this was a great idea. Wish I would have seen it earlier! Hope to see more of these raffles in the future.

That is probably the funniest thing I have seen in a very long time. I imagine the list could go on endlessly. Thanks for sharing

Everyone here has posted good suggestions. Definitely do your homework, try working with your creditors at first and if that doesn't work ask for some professional help from a credible source. If the situation gets bad enough don't be shy to look into Bankruptcy options. Though no one really wants to talk about it, it can be a decent financial tool. I used to work a for a law firm that provided "debt arbitration" services and I have to say that A LOT of our clients probably should have gone the bankruptcy route. Good luck.

Congratulations and Thank YOU for your dedication and service. Semper Fidelis.

Semper Fidelis Marine. Keep your head down and thanks for your continued service to our country.

We have a white Schnauzer/Westie mix that we call various things: Monkey Donkey Shit Brick Dookie Doo Doo Not sure why. One thing I'm sure of is that we wouldn't know what to do without him.

Just curious as I know you have already made a purchase but did you look at Volvo XC90?

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Hi everyone!, I'm new to the sport and I have a question about a camera. I have to buy a new camera to document my workup to Ironman Florida in November with DVD video and still photos. But I'd like ot knock out two birds with one stone and also get a camera that I can eventually also use for skydiving videos and pics. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark [email protected]