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What other hobbies or interests do you have?
I thought I would start a thread to find out what other interests or hobbies other people have.
Besides sex, alcohol and rock and roll, :6: I am a saltwater fish hobbiest with a coral reef tank and a large fish only tank. I also like to boat and water ski. And did I mention sex.
I like to fish, play sports-basketball, raquetball, cycling and lift weights. I also enjoy ethnic foods and fine dining as well as travel and watching sports. And did I mention sex!:cornut:
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1. Jogging/working out on my elliptical cross-trainer. Drink lots of water.
2. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 player (love it).
3. Bass guitar playing along with audio system.
4. Insprirational reading/Bible study.
5. Watching and discussing NFL teams and games with our 14 year old son.
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I used to be heavily into a computer game called Mechwarrior. I was part of a big on line clan of over 300 members worldwide. I got into it when I had a fusion on my Cervical spine and was off work for 10weeks.
And I hope nobody takes offense of the sex comments, I was just having some fun!
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Originally Posted by blackraven
And I hope nobody takes offense of the sex comments, I was just having some fun!
Certainly not! I don't remember how it works, but I'm not offended. :)
Hobbies: Home Theater and PC gaming, when I'm not home theatering.
Interests: Sleeping, having regular bowel movements, wishing I was having regular sex, remembering to take all my pills, eating and surfing the net at work! :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by blackraven
And did I mention sex!:cornut:
Miss Chesty, the Doctor will see you now.
I was going to cite my crippling addictions to bum wine and internet porn, but you said besides sex and drugs... so...
Games. As Raven knows, I was big into mechwarrior too, but have since moved on to FEAR, HalfLife and Calll of Duty. But I still dream of the next Mechwarrior release.
Next would be all things "garage." From just changing oil and doing unnecesary (don't tell the wife) brake jobs, to wood working to gardening. If you can do it in, or stage it from a garage, I'm there. (My garage just might also have a fridge full of beers, too) I had to get rid of my 4x4 when we had our son, since it was also my daily driver. But my wife has since totally bought into the idea of an old Wrangler to go with my new minivan. So, I have that too look forward too.
Finally, guns. Specifically, muzzleloading black powder. The only thing better than a day on the range, is a day on the range with a beginner. People come to guns with all kinds of hang ups, that is until they hit the black at fifty yards with open iron sights. Thats when the hobby sells itself. "I did that!?!" "Yes, you did." Mmmm, the smell of sulfer on a Saturday morning.
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My 16 yo son and I are going to buy some shotguns and take up skeet shooting and this spring.
I also like to work in the garage and use all my power tools.
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hey ho people. besides home theater my other hobbies mainly outdoor activities. my first love was athletics, specifically 200metre, 400 meter, and 800mtere. at about age 15 i decided that i wanted to push my body that little bit more so i competed in my first half marathon and 2 years later full marathon.
then i got bored with this after about 5 years and decided i wanted to climb mountains as this was more adrenelin pumping. i am currently planning my "seven summit" push. for those of you who don't know what this is it is the highest mountain of each continent.
i too do love sex. especially when the girlfriend is away on business:devil:
cheers: dazza
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I read many books and play on my Apple :)
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Travel photography, art collecting and mechanical watches are interests of mine. When I am visiting a new city or revisiting an old one I like to buy a painting, signed print or engraving from a local artist as a souvenir of the area.
I also enjoy wine and fine foods.
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I'm an avid power-walker, and love to hike, especially in quiet forests. Other than that, shooting Scientologists is fun too...
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Playing squash, swimming, reading and keeping an aquarium (though I haven't owned one in awhile... I'll probably get back into that eventually)...
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Motorbikes..
been a keen biker all my life but the UK weather sucked so I became a 'fair weather biker' until I moved to Spain. Now I'm a 'real' biker again. Present bike Suzuki GSX 1400 naked bike. I don't believe they are permitted in USA.
Slippers On
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My real love is my HD fatboy.Can ride it all the time when ever i want as long as i want without any complaints and provides great sound effects.
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Travel , I hope to visit India this summer , cars , I have my eye on a used XKR Jaguar appears like it might be fun , watches , politics , working with the Republican party in hopes of electing a Republican President for 2008 , clothing , always looking to add to my
clothing stock , interior decorating , art , collecting classic movies , exercising , weights
etc , spent some time as a radio talk show host as a hobby and a record collector.
At one time an excellent chess player.
I have always been of the opinion the more hobbies one has the more intresting they are.
With different hobbies one meets different people.
Example My travel hobby allowed me to cross the Sahara from Algeria to Senegal in a Landover with a group, unforgettable. Met some very interesting people on that trip.
As talk show host I spoke with many different people on various subjects , Black politics being the most popular. Wrote an editorial in a local newspaper for a short period.
Interesting now retired I am less active , less money. But many memories.
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What talk show did you host Melvin? Sounds like you've had an interesting life!
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My other hobby is Kite flying . From the small ones up to the 20ft across or 150 ft long .I also fly the two line sport kites I have about 40 assorted kites as of now. Three weeks ago I picked up a "Nitro RC Car Jato 3.3 As soon as the weather warms up here in Ct I'll be trying out that car I fly the kites year round. I'm 56 and doing some things that I loved as a kid ,or maybe I still am that kid? Oh and I still find time to spend time with my beautiful wife and my Greyhound "Keelin"
My Gear
NAD C162 PREAMP
NAD C272 POWER AMP
NAD C521BEE CDP
BOSTON ACOUSTICS PV 700 POWERED SUB
B&W 805S SPEAKERS
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Hey paogorman, we are ruled by an Italian GreyHound and a Giant schnauzer. The little Greyhound rules the roost.
My son has just gotten us into flying RC airplanes.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
Certainly not! I don't remember how it works, but I'm not offended. :)
Hobbies: Home Theater and PC gaming, when I'm not home theatering.
Interests: Sleeping, having regular bowel movements, wishing I was having regular sex, remembering to take all my pills, eating and surfing the net at work! :thumbsup:
Hahahaha!! To funny Rich.
Good on Ya PDN. I was really surprised when I learned that one of my company's clients, a very high-powered and industry-known executive , plays guitar in his church every Sunday. He will never put that off for anything else; I gained a new respect for him.
Don't get too much time to enjoy some of the things I love doing. Blackraven, I enjoy the gym too. I work out at the Golds Gym in Venice, CA.
I really enjoy hanging out with my 23year old son - but he's too busy for me most of the time as he's going to med school and running his business.
Like to get down to the Pub on Friday afternoon. I've got my bird now :ihih: , so fanny-hunts are forbidden territory. :(
I play soccer and cricket with some friends. I 'try' an play basketball with my son and his friends, but he runs rings around me. I watch NFL football any time its on (Thurs, Sun, Mon) and the premiership soccer live every Saturday morning at 4:30am. I'm already in withdrawal because the regular NFL season is over.
Love to go to live gigs in smaller venues. One of my locals; Schatzis (Gov. Schwartenegger's place) in Santa Monica, has a live Jazz band every Tuesday night. They also have a cigar night once a month and Ahnold has joined us several times to enjoy the smelly weed). Finn McCools has a very talented Caelidh band (traditional Irish music) every Wednesday and I'll go there sometimes.
I love fishing also. Been out on the fishing boat several times, and sometimes will go down to the North Jetty in Marina Del Rey at 11pm to fish with a bunch of lads (only during the Spring/Summer).
Love Ice Hockey - and go to the King's games every so often.
Love hanging out with family and friends. And as is pretty obvious I love fiddling with my electronics / AV system , listening to music or watching a good movie.
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Greyhounds are wonderful dogs. I used to have an Irish Wolfhound; Saxon. I miss him dearly.
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Nowadays my only real hobby is broadening my experience and understanding of classical music. This I do mainly by acquiring recordings (on CD or SACD). I also read the occassional reference work on the subject. I would like to go to more live concerts they but are limited in my area, and a bit pricey too, so since my wife doesn't want to go, I can't justify the cost.
Of course, visiting this and a couple of other forums is a bona fide hobby I'd say.
I've had various hobbies over the years, but most have gone by the wayside mostly because I'm getting old, weary, and poorer. I guess I'll be looking for another interest or two because I'll finally be retiring at 65. But I won't be doing the traveling that more successful (or luck) retirees often do because we are poor (if not quite destitute). Mostly I'll be sitting waiting to die.
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Originally Posted by blackraven
What talk show did you host Melvin? Sounds like you've had an interesting life!
The talk show was named " The Other Side " A view from A Black middle class Republican. Quite popular , political and economic views from the Black middle
and upper middle class perspectives .
A contrast , from the usual Black intercity perspective. Because of the popular of the show , I appeared on several panels at local universities and spoke at a number of inter-city high schools.
My various hobbies enabled me, especially travel to better understand the issues , from a broader perspective, my history background was also helpful.
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Originally Posted by Feanor
Nowadays my only real hobby is broadening my experience and understanding of classical music. This I so mainly by acquiring recordings (on CD or SACD). I also read the occassional reference work on the subject. I would like to go to more live concerts they but are limited in my area, and a bit pricey so, since my wife doesn't want to go, I can't justify the cost.
Of course, visiting this and a couple of other forums is a bona fide hobby I'd say.
I've had various hobbies over the years, but most have gone by the wayside mostly because I'm getting old, weary, and poorer. I guess I'll be looking for another interest or two because I'll finally be retiring at 65. But I won't be doing the traveling that more successful (or luck) retirees often do because we are poor (if not quite destitute). Mostly I'll be sitting waiting to die.
I would suggest that if you are in good health exercise , walking , riding a stationary bike ,
lifting weights. Get politically involved, how about passing on your acquired knowledge
to younger people. We all get older and unless wealthy, poorer.
I retired 5 years ago , stay involved. On this website I have had a wonderful time with the give and take involving younger members.
I wonder with some of the post , the world appears to be going to hell in a handbag , but we all learn something and it is informative. One of my other interest is listening to your BBC.
I have been listening to the BBC for 40 years. There are many other hobbies you might try.
The most stimulating effect is have an affair , nothing causes an older man to have a bounce in his walk as an affair with a younger women.
Better stop. The wolves are gathering.
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my other hobbies:
reading and posting on the forums of course. But I also enjoy travelling, eating good food (at home, it's always fresh cooked, and if we go out to a restaurant, it's always a good restaurant, I've never eaten in a fast food restaurant, and never will.).
Watching movies is fun too.
Another hobby is clothing, I spend quite some time picking clothes, I think clothes are a way of expressing yourself.
and going out with friends of course :)
Keep them spinning,
Bert.
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O'Shag
Those Irish Wolfhounds are the biggest dogs I've ever seen but are gentile giants.
My Greyhound is a sweetie that's for sure
Pete O"Gorman
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Originally Posted by melvin walker
Black intercity perspective.
inter-city high schools.
Intercity? Wow. Must have been a very literate program.
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I tend to spend a lot of time doing nothing. I think I was born for that. Or wasn't meant to be born. One of the two.
I love dogs, I own a golden lab/retriever. He's the nicest dog i've ever come accross. Sadly I only see him when I am at home on holiday.
I've been a big fan of the final fantasy series, the playstation ones especially.
I'm a regular at church and God is a part of my life so i guess that's a hobby.
Other than that taking my dog for walks on my bike (I like nice bikes aswell), enjoying the picturesque scenery nearby my home. Taking pictures of the Mt. Blanc whenever it shows.
Other than chilling with my best mates back home. And last but not least cars...
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Thanks Melv
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Originally Posted by melvin walker
I would suggest that if you are in good health exercise , walking , riding a stationary bike, lifting weights. Get politically involved, how about passing on your acquired knowledge to younger people. We all get older and unless wealthy, poorer.
I retired 5 years ago , stay involved. On this website I have had a wonderful time with the give and take involving younger members.
I wonder with some of the post , the world appears to be going to hell in a handbag , but we all learn something and it is informative. One of my other interest is listening to your BBC. I have been listening to the BBC for 40 years. There are many other hobbies you might try.
The most stimulating effect is have an affair, nothing causes an older man to have a bounce in his walk as an affair with a younger women. Better stop. The wolves are gathering.
Good advice, mostly. I do get regular exercise and no doubt I'm in a lot better shape for it -- but I'll need more if I'm going to make it with younger women. Actually, I suspect I'd need more money too, but not much chance of that.
Interestingly I too listen to the BBC on a regular basis. But note that the BBC is British, not Canadian; the latter's public broadcaster being the CBC which I listen to a lot. I also listen to CNN with great regularity, (but never FOX News :mad: ). I have a layman's interest in politics (including American federal), history, and science (especially astophysics, environment, archeology, engineering).
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Feanor, you just need some Viagra to make it with younger women!:18:
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I've never taken Pfeizer Rizer, but have taken Cialas. I noticed no change in my system.
I hope this helps.
JRA
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Thanks, JRA
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Originally Posted by jrhymeammo
I've never taken Pfeizer Rizer, but have taken Cialas. I noticed no change in my system.
I hope this helps.
JRA
I'll file that info somewhere.:20:
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You have to be able to get it up for the drugs to work. And there is no benefit in taking them if you do not have ED. It helps in peolpe who have diabetes,and high blood pressure. If there are psychological issue's the drugs do not help.
There's my medical advice for the day! Maybe I should start a medical advice column!
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hopes of electing a Republican President for 2008
I would love for this, and based on what I've seen of late, I don't think the Democrats are even going to put up a fight!!!
So... My Hobbies,
I enjoy off-roading, Wine as well as beer, there are a lot of different beers out there, and I love to sample!
I enjoy going out to eat, and I love to travel. As un-manly as it may be, I like to shop. I believe you have to look good to be successful, but my shopping extends beyond clothes.
I'm an avid golfer, I enjoy wakeboarding/boating. I don't really fish, but once year or every other year, I love to go deep-sea fishing, or Marlin Fishing etc.
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Originally Posted by Feanor
Good advice, mostly. I do get regular exercise and no doubt I'm in a lot better shape for it -- but I'll need more if I'm going to make it with younger women. Actually, I suspect I'd need more money too, but not much chance of that.
Interestingly I too listen to the BBC on a regular basis. But note that the BBC is British, not Canadian; the latter's public broadcaster being the CBC which I listen to a lot. I also listen to CNN with great regularity, (but never FOX News :mad: ). I have a layman's interest in politics (including American federal), history, and science (especially astophysics, environment, archeology, engineering).
I to listen to the CBC an excellent international broadcast network. I injoy " FOX "
You do need money , but your varied interest is a plus. As for as younger women , you may find older women more mature and may have shared interest..
You will note that most of the replies are sexual , women are more than sexual , that is why many are bored with younger men. many are simply to immature.
My exposure to Canadians is they are generally better informed than most Americans.
Canadians test scores are superior to Americans.
Most Canadians are well informed when it comes to Canadian history not so with Americans. Few Americans can discuss the American civil War are have an awareness of the United States Constitution. So it is easy to understand why there is so little knowledge of the history of audio. You will also notice that many members feel threaten
when there is a reference to the history of audio. American history is no different.
Hang in there , you appear to be a very interesting man. With a variety of interest.
I know it is difficult but you can find others that share your interest.
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Originally Posted by O'Shag
...fanny-hunts are forbidden territory. :(
Okay so, if I go up to a gal in a bar and say "Hi, I'm going on a fanny-hunt, would you like join me", will it help my cause? :idea:
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Originally Posted by blackraven
Feanor, you just need some Viagra to make it with younger women!:18:
Many young women have brains. Many young women prefer older men because younger men are of the opinion that sex gets it done. the facts are that today more women are graduating from college and universities than men ! Viagra does not benefit the mind.
After sex what does most young American men discuss ? car crashes , football and beer ? Most young American men don't even bother to vote !
Older men generally has more money , more experience and they generally know how to treat a women. As for as money , no man with money will ever be without a beautiful women.
Look around you and you will never generally see an older man driving a S600 Mercedes
alone unless he choose to. Note so with Honda and Pontiac drivers (smile )
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Originally Posted by melvin walker
Many young women have brains. Many young women prefer older men because younger men are of the opinion that sex gets it done. the facts are that today more women are graduating from college and universities than men ! Viagra does not benefit the mind.
After sex what does most young American men discuss ? car crashes , football and beer ? Most young American men don't even bother to vote !
Older men generally has more money , more experience and they generally know how to treat a women. As for as money , no man with money will ever be without a beautiful women.
Look around you and you will never generally see an older man driving a S600 Mercedes
alone unless he choose to. Note so with Honda and Pontiac drivers (smile )
Well, I would suspect that if the wolves weren't gathering before, they probably are now.
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Heaven forfend
Re. Hoping for a Repulican President in 2008 ...
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Originally Posted by johnny p
I would love for this, and based on what I've seen of late, I don't think the Democrats are even going to put up a fight!!!
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Granted the Democrates seem to shoot themselves in the foot time and again. I'm a Canadian so I can't see things quite the way Americans do, but it is perplexing to me that so many "ordinary" Americans support the Republican Party and candidates. It seems to me that the Republican agenda setters care only for the extremely rich, not the poor certainly, but also not the middle class.
However what the Republicans are good at is flogging spurious issues to the middle class. By spurious issues I mean those that have nothing to do things that are really important issues or are downright fraudulent, e.g.
- Low taxes are the answer; (now what was the question?)
- Small government is good
- Private enterprise is the only way to get things do right
- Business lobbiests are advocating for the good of the country
- Abortion is bad
- Gay marriage is bad
- The human effect on the environment is unproven
- Doing anything about the environment would impose a crushing burden on the economy
- Doing anything to fundamentally improve health care for all isn't feasible
- The Canadian health care model is socialist
- Your heath care, (as a wealthy healthy person), will be compromised by universal health care
- War is good because we must crush our enemies
- Deficit spending is disagreable but necessary to support wars
- Illegal immigration is disagreable but necessary because American won't do those jobs (for a low enough wage)
- "Macjobs" are suitable replacement for manufacturing jobs
- The U.S.A. is the greatest (in fact the only great) country in the world
- The U.S. economy is doing just fine
- The poor are less deserving than the rich.
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Originally Posted by melvin walker
Many young women have brains. Many young women prefer older men because younger men are of the opinion that sex gets it done. the facts are that today more women are graduating from college and universities than men ! Viagra does not benefit the mind.
After sex what does most young American men discuss ? car crashes , football and beer ? Most young American men don't even bother to vote !
Older men generally has more money , more experience and they generally know how to treat a women. As for as money , no man with money will ever be without a beautiful women.
Look around you and you will never generally see an older man driving a S600 Mercedes
alone unless he choose to. Note so with Honda and Pontiac drivers (smile )
I don't seem to have too much trouble driving my Acura. Alone is a thing I have to work at finding.
As far as other hobbies? I still play billiards even though it's no longer in competition. I've been there and done that for many years and have done about all I could do. Now my eyes are not what they once were, so I only play for fun, or to instruct younger upstarts. For years I was into motorcycles of all kinds. Settled down to just Harley's the last 20 years or so. Now I have none. Girls were a big hobby for me until I got married in 2001. Keeping the wife happy has become a fun hobby. She's the best!
HT is still rather new to me (only in it for about 5 years) so it takes most of my time. With the addition of the PS3 (which I bought for BR movies) I have found that gaming is much more fun than I would have every thought. I've been having more fun than ever. Spent almost 5 hours yesterday playing a demo.
Oh, and there's nothing wrong with a little sports either. Today's women are into sports more than ever. My wife goes crazy watching a game.
GO GIANTS!
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Originally Posted by Feanor
Re. Hoping for a Repulican President in 2008 ...
Granted the Democrates seem to shoot themselves in the foot time and again. I'm a Canadian so I can't see things quite the way Americans do, but it is perplexing to me that so many "ordinary" Americans support the Republican Party and candidates. It seems to me that the Republican agenda setters care only for the extremely rich, not the poor certainly, but also not the middle class.
However what the Republicans are good at is flogging spurious issues to the middle class. By spurious issues I mean those that have nothing to do things that are really important issues or are downright fraudulent, e.g.
- Low taxes are the answer; (now what was the question?)
- Small government is good
- Private enterprise is the only way to get things do right
- Business lobbiests are advocating for the good of the country
- Abortion is bad
- Gay marriage is bad
- The human effect on the environment is unproven
- Doing anything about the environment would impose a crushing burden on the economy
- Doing anything to fundamentally improve health care for all isn't feasible
- The Canadian health care model is socialist
- Your heath care, (as a wealthy healthy person), will be compromised by universal health care
- War is good because we must crush our enemies
- Deficit spending is disagreable but necessary to support wars
- Illegal immigration is disagreable but necessary because American won't do those jobs (for a low enough wage)
- "Macjobs" are suitable replacement for manufacturing jobs
- The U.S.A. is the greatest (in fact the only great) country in the world
- The U.S. economy is doing just fine
- The poor are less deserving than the rich.
Don't you think you're categorizing a little there?
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Originally Posted by audio amateur
Don't you think you're categorizing a little there?
yes, but IMO, that's basically what the republicans are doing too...
face it, Bush only cares about the rich, and how to make them (and himself, in the first place)richer. The poor and middle class don't even bother him.
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