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Quote: Originally Posted by Evanescence Wow...you dare to know exactly what goes on in our vast universe? Been to all 12 trillion planets? No. I was just logically carrying out your little theory to it's full extent. I think it's safe to say a Gorrilla isn't going to master the art of rocket science anytime soon. I don't have to visit 12 trillion planets to know that. (wow, I am impressed you know exactly how many planets...

Quote: Originally Posted by Musicdude He said it recently, in our present condition. His point was that people have the idea (probably got it from the gold investment companies) that gold is the fallback when an economy collapses, and so that will secure their investments. The truth is that when an economy collapses, a bartering system is usually what happens. People trade services for food, or services for services, but not gold. Gold would...

Medicare IS govt run health care... Shall we have that repealed? I do not support a public option...but would like to see medicare extended to 55 and older...and babies to 18 yr olds....BOTH working in conjunction with each state. ..and reform and tighter regulation. Everyone wants regs for the banks..but not....health care..

So the problem with Government run Heath Care is that it sets the market... For Example, lets just say a Heart Transplant. Medicare says the most it is going to pay for a Heart Transplant is $100,000.00. Medicare has already engaged in price fixing. Rather than letting the market control the price, the Government sets a false threshhold to what Dr's Can charge for a Heart Transplant. It is for reasons like this, you can get just as good...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jesuslove But the good news is... we have a day in America where we honor those like yourself who have committed themselves to fight for our country. Thanks for your service James. I have difficulty accepting statements like this because I was never in danger (served 1984-87), but thanks. Quote: PS... have you ever talked to your employer about getting Veteran's Day off? Nah, but it's OK.

Quote: Originally Posted by Shonsu Just remember your words in the future when you have to follow Sharia Law here in the US. Don't think it can happen? Take a look at what's going on in the UK. Like I said before, it is the stated goal of Muslims worldwide to bring Sharia Law into all lands by force or by subterfuge. Too many people here have their heads in the sand. Highly doubtful. Even further more it is doubtful this would...

anyone know about the Coverage for pets thing in the bill the House just passed?

Quote: Originally Posted by Evanescence ...that's never been proven... ..and no, I meant WAY back... saw the movie The 4th Kind....GREAT movie, very done... ..and makes you wonder... Go much further back and you run into Adam. Can't go back any further than that.

we have Rememberance Day ceremonies here in Canada, its a pretty big day here.

Quote: Originally Posted by R. Smith InYerFoot - I considered myself a BIG grunge fan, but I did take a shower everyday. Maybe its 'cause I'm a Canadian grunge fan... Smells like teen spirit 'eh'... lol Yeah, but Canadians have to take a shower everyday. If I lived out in the forest, I would too! :p