What other hobbies or interests do you have?

[GMichael]

Yeah, I think he's a bit high. Remeber, I offered to make your wife a natty set of wooden choppers for the low low price of $4000. In Canadian thats like 3 canoes, a loon, and 2 moose.




Now you are a communist. Potato chips are a gold standard for where America has gotten to. You don't see North Korea putting price controls on potato chips do ya? Get outta here!

I have not seen any proof that you can make these "choppers" as you say. Where did you learn this trade? Do you have a diploma? If so, please post a link to it.
Only p-chips with Elvis on them count.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Who's a loon? Who said I'm a loon? I'm not a loon, you're a loon.

Freakin' loon.

[Groundbeef]

I have not seen any proof that you can make these "choppers" as you say. Where did you learn this trade? Do you have a diploma? If so, please post a link to it.
Only p-chips with Elvis on them count.

Only an ass would ask for proof of education when given a 67% reduction in fees. If you don't want the savings that's fine. But don't impune my trade craft with demands for "proof".

As further evidence of your imbicile mental capabilites you suggest that only chips with "Elvis" on them count. Everyone knows, that chips with Frank Sinatra on them are real chips.

[GMichael]

Albatross!

Albatross!

Excuse me sir, I'll take an Albatross flavored ice cream.

What?

I said that I'll take one of the Albatross flavored ice creams you are selling.

[GMichael]

Only an ass would ask for proof of education when given a 67% reduction in fees. If you don't want the savings that's fine. But don't impune my trade craft with demands for "proof".

As further evidence of your imbicile mental capabilites you suggest that only chips with "Elvis" on them count. Everyone knows, that chips with Frank Sinatra on them are real chips.

Prove it.

[Groundbeef]

Albatross!

Albatross!

Excuse me sir, I'll take an Albatross flavored ice cream.

What?

I said that I'll take one of the Albatross flavored ice creams you are selling.

I don't know what the hell your talking about, but I just did a spit-take. Well played my friend. Well played.

[Groundbeef]

Prove it.

Frank Sinatra chips are more sophisticated. Elvis chips are for the common man. And tell me when the Japanese have EVER won a chip championship!

[Rich-n-Texas]

That HAD to have been an Abbott & Costello conversation, right?

YO! Slow down will ya?!

Whoops!

[Groundbeef]

That HAD to have been and Abbott & Costello conversation, right?

YO! Slow down will ya?!

Nice grammar Melvin.

[markw]

Frank Sinatra chips are more sophisticated. Elvis chips are for the common man. And tell me when the Japanese have EVER won a chip championship!

This all sounds like a buncha bull chips to me.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Uhhh... Don't quit your day job Mark.

[GMichael]

That HAD to have been an Abbott & Costello conversation, right?

YO! Slow down will ya?!

Whoops!

Monty Python

[Rich-n-Texas]

Nice grammar Melvin.

Who's Melvin? Who said I'm Melvin? I'm not Melvin, you're Melvin.

Freakin' loon.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Monty Python

Well, I was close.

[blackraven]

This has got to be one of the craziest threads!

[audio amateur]

this is a hobby of mine in the warmer months. I affectionatly named her visa since she likes my credit card.



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[E-Stat]

Perhaps you are rich enough, but most of your fellow americans are not.
Health care is not a right? you know, to me this is just another proof of how much the USA is made for the rich and the rich only.

There's some middle ground here. No, health care is not a right in the sense of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. When the French and American Constitutions were penned in the 19th century, people just died from serious illness. The American dream exists for many millions of its citizens and continues to draw immigrants from all over the world.

what are they? Clowns?

Believers in a free, non-socialistic state that breeds innovation. Those who choose to educate themselves and work can easily find health care.

and what you pay is being wasted on that stupid war...

Hindsight is always 20/20. There was never a question as to whether or not Hussein had WMDs. He used them on his own people. After he invaded Kuwait, he launched guided missiles to Israeli cities just for good measure. It is a rare occasion when the KGB, MI5, and the CIA agree on something. Unfortunately in this case, they were wrong. The stakes for misjudging, however, remain high. A French diplomat once requested that we remove our military presence from their shores. The American general then asked if we should also take home the bodies of thousands of American GIs who fought for their freedom. The request was withdrawn.

Is that how 'The greatest nation in the world' should be?

In my humble opinion, yes. We are the land of opportunity, not the free lunch. We have the potential to earn more and spend it as we please. Choices.

rw

[blackraven]

I think I like you E-stat! By the way, I lived in Fort Smith Arkansas after I got out of med school and practiced emergency medicine there before going on and doing a residency in emergency medicine in pennsylvania. Clinton was the Gov back then. Its hard to belive that he made it to president because every one in Arkansas new he was cheating on Hilary back then.

[O'Shag]

But Blackraven, if some gossip is to be believed, Hilary was also cheating on Bill, with other women!!
But there's no excuse IMO for Bill Clinton defiling the Oval Office, the most sacred room in the Whitehouse. If he wanted to get it on with Monica, he could have at least taken her somewhere else. I don't get how Americans were not really pissed off about this, not to mention bs-ing the public with the I-didn't-do-it line.

[jamison]

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only if your a well built female ! lol just kidding thanks for the compliments.

i saw a car with a bumpersticker saying monica lewinskys ex boyfriends wife for president in 08. i think it will be a cold day in hell if billary becomes president. I mean if she gets nominated willl she nominate bill for vice president? LOL

[bobsticks]

Albatross!

Albatross!

Excuse me sir, I'll take an Albatross flavored ice cream.

What?

I said that I'll take one of the Albatross flavored ice creams you are selling.

Eskimo.

[bobsticks]

There's some middle ground here. No, health care is not a right in the sense of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. When the French and American Constitutions were penned in the 19th century, people just died from serious illness. The American dream exists for many millions of its citizens and continues to draw immigrants from all over the world.


Believers in a free, non-socialistic state that breeds innovation. Those who choose to educate themselves and work can easily find health care.


Hindsight is always 20/20. There was never a question as to whether or not Hussein had WMDs. He used them on his own people. After he invaded Kuwait, he launched guided missiles to Israeli cities just for good measure. It is a rare occasion when the KGB, MI5, and the CIA agree on something. Unfortunately in this case, they were wrong. The stakes for misjudging, however, remain high. A French diplomat once requested that we remove our military presence from their shores. The American general then asked if we should also take home the bodies of thousands of American GIs who fought for their freedom. The request was withdrawn.


In my humble opinion, yes. We are the land of opportunity, not the free lunch. We have the potential to earn more and spend it as we please. Choices.

rw

Great read over morning coffee. Gracias, E-Stat.

[Feanor]

Much respect to your point of view Feanor, but let's remember that everything is relative. With an estimated 12 to 15 million illegal immigrants already in the U.S. enjoying free medical health care and not contributing to the system the call for a big warm fuzzy is a bit disproportionate to the very real amount of graft within that system.
...

The illegal immigrant issue is an important one for the US. Indeed, a huge strain would (is) put on the US health system by illegals. Of course the real issue is why the US tolerates so many illegal immigrants. If the US was serious about it would (1) not only build a wall, but also (2) make illegal residence in the country a criminal offense instead of just a misdemeanor, (3) make it a crime to imploy an illegal resident, and (4) authorize lethal force against anyone in the act of crossing the border illegally. But can this happen? I doubt it with business pressure on government: with cheap illegal labor wages are much lower and many taxes and benefits are avoided.

I have no problem paying taxes to address the problems of the citizenry I just expect that everyone is contributing...not necessarily to my ability but to the best of theirs. And to use a point of reference for the system being out of control I would point to the three hospitals that have gone out of business in Orange County over the last couple of years. The administrators in these facilities simply couldn't collect enough billables to stay afloat, much less make a profit. And try and find a clinic in the O.C.

In Canada hospitals collect 100% of their billings.

[Feanor]

There's some middle ground here. No, health care is not a right in the sense of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. When the French and American Constitutions were penned in the 19th century, people just died from serious illness. The American dream exists for many millions of its citizens and continues to draw immigrants from all over the world.
Believers in a free, non-socialistic state that breeds innovation. Those who choose to educate themselves and work can easily find health care.
...

I don't believe that the facts support the your last assertion: hard working middle class people can and do drop through the US system of private insurance. Watch CNN for examples.

As to whether health care is a right, (entitlement or whatever), is not a matter principle, but a matter of choice on part ot the American electorate.

Hindsight is always 20/20. There was never a question as to whether or not Hussein had WMDs. He used them on his own people. After he invaded Kuwait, he launched guided missiles to Israeli cities just for good measure. It is a rare occasion when the KGB, MI5, and the CIA agree on something. Unfortunately in this case, they were wrong.
...

Not a matter of hindsight: some people opposed the war despite believing that there were WsMD. They believed that Sadam ought to be contained by other means. Obama and I for two.

In my humble opinion, yes. We are the land of opportunity, not the free lunch. We have the potential to earn more and spend it as we please. Choices.
rw

Consider that this conventional, head-in-the-sand attitude might be the reason that an international agency recently rated the U.S. only 23rd in the world's best countries in which to live.

[Ajani]

The illegal immigrant issue is an important one for the US. Indeed, a huge strain would (is) put on the US health system by illegals. Of course the real issue is why the US tolerates so many illegal immigrants. If the US was serious about it would (1) not only build a wall, but also (2) make illegal residence in the country a criminal offense instead of just a misdemeanor, (3) make it a crime to imploy an illegal resident, and (4) authorize lethal force against anyone in the act of crossing the border illegally. But can this happen? I doubt it with business pressure on government: with cheap illegal labor wages are much lower and many taxes and benefits are avoided.

I agree for the most part... not so sure about point (4).... but I see the logic...

But let me play devil's advocate here:

If a 16 year old mexican girl attempted to cross the border illegally, would lethal force still be authorized? I know that just because it's authorized doesn't mean it has to be used.... but just think of the public relations nightmare for the US, if some trigger happy border guard decides to shoot down a truck full of women and children..... So I would be hesitant to authorize lethal force...


Also,

I really believe, that in addition to stricter border control and measures to keep out illegal immigrants, the US should try and make the path to legal immigration more transparent and accessible for the right people....