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12-21-2012, 03:32 PM
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That was pretty obvious sarcasm, I insinuated nothing of the sort.
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12-21-2012, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by spence
, I insinuated nothing of the sort.
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Here is what you typed, verbatum...
"You're right...we should do nothing and just let natural order take over..."
You didn't type "suck it, haters" multiple times?
Seriously, are you OK today? |
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12-21-2012, 06:13 PM
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Old Guy
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no joy here the hater's have arrived
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12-21-2012, 09:22 PM
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12-26-2012, 01:10 PM
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Uncle Remus
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You must have seen some snow yesterday for Christmas that should cheer you up.
Does it make me a bad person if I really don't worry about this subject, the sky falling, very often?
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12-27-2012, 03:21 PM
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sick of bluefish
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Originally Posted by ProfessorM
You must have seen some snow yesterday for Christmas that should cheer you up.
Does it make me a bad person if I really don't worry about this subject, the sky falling, very often?
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too funny, nah, cooking my prime rib on the grill with heavy snow and 23 degree weather was not how I planned to spend Christmas in TX, Still was a great day though.
And I dont think your a bad person for not worrying but I think we need to look around every now and then and see how things are shaking out. Negative change, IMHO, has been drastic lately with more rules and regulation coming fast and furious. We accept most of it but at what point is it too much? When are we no longer the land of the free? |
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12-27-2012, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
too funny, nah, cooking my prime rib on the grill with heavy snow and 23 degree weather was not how I planned to spend Christmas in TX, Still was a great day though.
And I dont think your a bad person for not worrying but I think we need to look around every now and then and see how things are shaking out. Negative change, IMHO, has been drastic lately with more rules and regulation coming fast and furious. We accept most of it but at what point is it too much? When are we no longer the land of the free?
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The 10 worst regulations of 2012 News -- GOPUSA
Thought I might give a link to a few of the MANY examples of regulations just passed, and many more to come from the hundreds of Federal Regulatory Agencies (as well as those from State agencies).
BTW, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), responsible for the first (#10) of the regulations listed in the article, is possibly a new model for future regulatory agencies which can be sheltered even more than other existing agencies. Because it is placed within the Federal Reserve its budget is not subject to congressional control which limits congressional AND, as well, presidential oversight, and the Federal Reserve is statutorily prohibited from intervening in CFPB affairs.
Last edited by detbuch; 12-27-2012 at 06:43 PM..
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01-03-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
When are we no longer the land of the free?
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I'd say when our kids graduate from college (mine are 6, 3, 1), and before they start their careers, they find out they are each $200,000 in the hole because of decisions made by the previous 3 generations...that's when much freedom is lost. And I can't see how we avoid that. And one political side seemingly could care less.
Imagine going to a restaurant. You sit at the table. You are ready to enjoy the meal. The waitress hands you the bill from the people who just left that table and says "the people who just left this table ran up a huge tab, and you have to pay it before you can order your drinks".
How would you like that? How is that not what we're doing to our kids? |
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01-03-2013, 10:41 AM
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01-03-2013, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
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Either you are making a point and using me to help or you are incredibly stupid.
Context is hard to follow for the close minded but I will try to help you.
Go back and read the thread from the start and try to understand what I meant by deal with it...do you think I meant we should ignore the problems because there is nothing that can be done? If you are nodding your head,you are stupid.If you think I meant we need to find the best solution as a country and deal with the circumstances we are burdened with then you have a clue as to what I meant. Give yourself a pat on the back for me.
Nobody ever expected an attack like the one we were burdened with on 9/11, but we have moved forward and we have dealt with it. How? you ask....drones,seal teams,bombs etc. That is dealing with it in my world.
I hear Switzerland is nice this time of year,perhaps you could take up yodeling. |
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01-03-2013, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Either you are making a point and using me to help or you are incredibly stupid.
Context is hard to follow for the close minded but I will try to help you.
Go back and read the thread from the start and try to understand what I meant by deal with it...do you think I meant we should ignore the problems because there is nothing that can be done? If you are nodding your head,you are stupid.If you think I meant we need to find the best solution as a country and deal with the circumstances we are burdened with then you have a clue as to what I meant. Give yourself a pat on the back for me.
Nobody ever expected an attack like the one we were burdened with on 9/11, but we have moved forward and we have dealt with it. How? you ask....drones,seal teams,bombs etc. That is dealing with it in my world.
I hear Switzerland is nice this time of year,perhaps you could take up yodeling.
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no, you believe we should take extreme measures to put safety above freedom. In your world, we should monitor emails of ex-milatry or disgruntled americans in order to prevent the next McVeigh or unibomber. Why not, it would protect lives! Freedom is dangerous in the wrong hands but we cant monitor everyone, arm every school, tap every phone line, strip search everyone boarding a plane. Curious, do you always wear a lifejacket on your boat? If not why, dont you care that your family would lose you? Dont you think your chances of drowning drastically decrease if you wear one? . Dealing with it should not lead us to be more live Ecuador or Somalia or nazi germany. Dictatorships have very little violent crime. You lose what this country is about. You seem very comfortable with others making decisions for you and being in charge, Im not. Crazy, but I believe i know whats best for my family, not some jackwad in washington. I cant be everywhere to keep my kids safe and I dont expect them to be. If I lock them in my closet they will not get VD, do drugs or be bullied, 100% guaranteed. But what life is that. Dealing with it to me, is fostering moral character, self worth,pride, etc. Not arming everyone and removing the day to day freedoms this country was built for.
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01-03-2013, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
no, you believe we should take extreme measures to put safety above freedom. In your world, we should monitor emails of ex-milatry or disgruntled americans in order to prevent the next McVeigh or unibomber. Why not, it would protect lives! Freedom is dangerous in the wrong hands but we cant monitor everyone, arm every school, tap every phone line, strip search everyone boarding a plane. Curious, do you always wear a lifejacket on your boat? If not why, dont you care that your family would lose you? Dont you think your chances of drowning drastically decrease if you wear one? . Dealing with it should not lead us to be more live Ecuador or Somalia or nazi germany. Dictatorships have very little violent crime. You lose what this country is about. You seem very comfortable with others making decisions for you and being in charge, Im not. Crazy, but I believe i know whats best for my family, not some jackwad in washington. I cant be everywhere to keep my kids safe and I dont expect them to be. If I lock them in my closet they will not get VD, do drugs or be bullied, 100% guaranteed. But what life is that. Dealing with it to me, is fostering moral character, self worth,pride, etc. Not arming everyone and removing the day to day freedoms this country was built for.
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Next thing you know we will see peanut free zones in school cafeterias;oh the horror! I guess you are right Jimmy,where do I sign up to join your revolution?One thing I am quite sure of is my children will be prepared to succeed regardless of the obstacles and will make informed decisions which are basedd on life experiences both good and bad.I have a 15 year old boy heading to Ecuador for a month next summer to get a slap of reality and to realize how fortunate he is. I think it would be a good trip for someone like you also.Your cookie cutter life could use an infusion of reality.
Not shocked but again you misunderstood why I even referenced McVeigh and Ted K but I wont get into it because your absoption rate seems low even for you. Did you eat some funny mushrooms in TX?I am beginning to think homeschooling might be the alternative that will satisfy your expectations. Please consider it.
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01-03-2013, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
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09/11 was a game-changer. Maybe the Newtown tragedy was too, I don't know. I don't want to see an armed guard at an elementary school, but to me it's preferable to seeing tiny little coffins.
To the original reason why you posted this thread...it's hard not to look around and wonder how we let things get so bad.
Saw you did a prime rib on the grill...one of my favorites. Charcoal grill, I hope. Is it legal to buy a gas grill in Texas? I'm something of a pitmaster myself, but I can't figure out how do do a good beef brisket, which Texas is famous for. Where abouts in TX are you? Happy New Year! |
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01-03-2013, 11:37 AM
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There's 2 of the stupidest things wrong today in 1 story.....
The "Politically Correct Over-reaction of the school" and the "Quick Call a lawyer and lets sue" reaction by the parents.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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01-03-2013, 12:08 PM
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sick of bluefish
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
There's 2 of the stupidest things wrong today in 1 story.....
The "Politically Correct Over-reaction of the school" and the "Quick Call a lawyer and lets sue" reaction by the parents.
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folks are also suing the movie theatre where the other shooting took place.......sad but true |
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01-03-2013, 01:11 PM
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I blame the lawyers for most of my current depression about America. Everyone suing each other for the mighty dollar. A complete nanny state.
Sledding is about to be banned. Most local golf courses will have to put up fences for their liability insurance because little Suzie's mom will sue.
Arrested for sledding? | North - WCVB Home
Bonfires in Humarock banned.. one of my fondest childhood memories living in Ocean Bluff.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/07/0...nanmen-square/
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01-03-2013, 01:32 PM
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sick of bluefish
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yup....it just keeps going, f'in newport folk festival doesnt allow any booze, not even beer! Apparenlty 1% of the people cant handle their booze so they ban it for everyone, crazy! You wouldnt even have folk music if it wasnt for alcohol!
you know what we have in Texas, those little levers on gas pumps that allow you to pump hands free, amazing. Apparently we are willing to take the risk of the 1 in 100,999,000 people who use it may overflow if the pump doesnt shut off! |
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01-03-2013, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
yup....it just keeps going, f'in newport folk festival doesnt allow any booze, not even beer!
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That's because it is a state park... same as if it was held at Beavertail or one of the state beaches.... |
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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01-03-2013, 02:20 PM
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sick of bluefish
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That's because it is a state park... same as if it was held at Beavertail or one of the state beaches....
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thats crap - I drank at the jazz fest for years
and storm brewey has a festivaol there...
14th Annual Newport Storm Luau
Saturday, 4:30pm – 10pm
Presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. This is to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Live music, Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian themed food, ice cold Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew rum drinks.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (while available).
Tickets can be purchased at the Fort Adams Trust Gift Shop, online at www.newportstorm.com or at their brewery located at 293 JT Connell Road, Newport or by calling 401.849.5232.
This is a 21+ only event. Must show valid ID upon entrance.
Sponsorship Opportunities available. For more information contact Laurie Labrecque at 401.841.0707 or at llabrecque@fortadams.org
and the rhythm and roots fest is held at Ningret State Park.. and they serve beer....... Welcome to Rhythm and Roots Festival |
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01-03-2013, 02:24 PM
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I'm just telling you that's the argument, not that it's right/wrong... If I recall at R&R, it is limited to the concert area, from a vendor, AND it is Ninigret Park, not state park, which I thought was town propery, not a state park |
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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