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what difference does it make? We are what we are. Who knows where orientation enters the picture - nature? nurture? hormones? genetics? Who cares? I know masculine women who are 100% straight. I know femme guys who are 100% straight. And i know femme women who are gay, and masculine guys who...

Sorry I meant... I meant the creation OF tax policy to encourage things. That usually means "You will get a tax break if you do this" It is a big problem for both the EU and US/Canada. We are developed societies who have a tremendous reason to keep things JUSt as they are. This allows...

But of course... ...everything is about me :) Seriously, I will lighten up a bit. I do certainly agree with you about the US population and its tendency toward whining and victimization. It's very wierd to me. I think that regulation of industry to preserve a free market is a good thing...

I agree. You said it, Panthera. Unfortunately, such behavior is not limited to religion either.

If you are referring to me... ...about being a victim, you are sadly mistaken, dalangdon. You have no idea about my degree of political activism. Now, if you're not referring to me, sorry, because this is going to be a little sharp. Firstly, if you'd bother to read my posts, you'd know that...

Congrats! Glad to hear about the good recovery! Makes me almost wish I still lived in the PRofMA so I could come to your get together. Nate

the problem that I have... ...is that the Left in America doesn't believe in the Constitution any more than the Right does - they just want to frustrate the right with THEIR OWN idea of tyranny. If Al Gore gets his way, the cost of energy will rise exponentially. Can you PLEASE tell me what...

Exactly, Panthera! One of the most beautiful things about the USA is its constitution. It means, among other things, that excesses of one party CANNOT take the republic down. Another beautiful thing is the electoral college - the US version of PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION. If the folks at...

It doesn't matter, Peter. It doesn't matter, Peter. The US constitutions discusses limitations on federal and State power, NOT granting rights. What the court ruling does is to remind the government of the united States of America that these rights are NOT just for US citizens, are NOT...

civilized behavior vs. horrible behavior. As Panethera indicated, there are nice people living everywhere. And there are horrible people living everywhere. I have lived in the bluest, or second bluest, state, Massachusetts, for over a decade. While living there, I saw many tolerant people...

It would be nice to think... ...that business would be forced to pay wages and salaries that take the cost of health insurance into account, but I doubt this would happen. Look at what happened to defined benefit pensions. Do you think your salary has gone up to cover the cost of providing for...

I think that the national libertarian party is part of the p You cannot take these folks seriously. Sigh.

I do understand... Folks, I do understand what you are all saying about the Republican Party. I even think that you're right, for the most part. But, honestly, what exactly have the democrats done for you? Let's see, Mr. Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act, and the Don't Ask, Don't...

what I find odd... ....is the CEO saying 'Oh, the division is too focused on the United States.' Hello? YOU are CEO. Say "Have some focus outside of the USA" and guess what, it will happen. Again, it is bad leadership, bad management, more than bad engineering that is causing business failures.

this is why I cannot... ....understand why everyone wants EVERYTHING federalized. Huh?

I think it is dyes and perfumes as much as anything. I believe that it is dyes and perfumes as much as anything, that causes reaction. We use Biopac Laundry Detergent -- uses 2 tablespoons for our Whirlpool front loader. Very concentrated, but also has no dyes, perfumes, etc. in it. Using...

glamwales... I'm sure Delia Smith approved of your BBQ :)

if my life is so hectic... ...that I can't wait for the iron to cool before putting it away, I should send all my ironing out to the cleaners :)

all these talk about gas prices... ...don't tell the story. What is the cost of a litre of fuel versus the coast of a kilogram of local bread? How many hours must the 'average' wage earner work to buy a litre of fuel? Assuming the average hourly wage of $15 in USA (I think that is what it...

It would be far more sensible... It would be far more sensible to be: * Prepared for a hurricane/tornado, or whatever bad weather hits your area. * Try to make yourself as independent as possible. Grow food in your garden, if you can, try to use less water, less electricity, less fuel. * Take...