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Who Is The Man Behind The Ground Zero Mosque?
happythoughts replied to SkyPiggie's topic in Speakers Corner
So... if you don't want to stop them, how are you not going to take 'that chance'? Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you always should. To be fair, it's only been a problem in the neighborhood on a couple of occasions. Nothing has happened this month. -
Agreed. Unfortunately, we never hear about, or from, that 1 person who did change their mind. It'd be nice to occassionally hear from those folks. ...and I kinda suspect that there might be more than we think. in person, they talk to me. i have a safety-nazi briefing that everyone suffers through, but people have come up later and said, "i never thought of that - thanks". the key is - don't spend 500 jumps learning the problems. just listen and consider.
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Who Is The Man Behind The Ground Zero Mosque?
happythoughts replied to SkyPiggie's topic in Speakers Corner
I've read several articles about the guy. He has made some statements that offend the hardcore types in his religion. He seems genuine. If he was the only person involved, it would sound great. Where will the funding come from ? ABC news Ummm... really? Why not? President Obama has called for transparency in identifying the donors. It seems like a reasonable request. -
I'm just kidding. I am honest. I just find that it pisses them off uncontrollably. Ever notice... When a guy keeps chasing a woman after she tells him that she has no interest, women will say, "he is a stalker, there's something wrong with him". When a woman keeps chasing a man after he tells her that he has no interest, women will say, "he is afraid of commitment, there's something wrong with him". I've figured out what is wrong with all these guys, they don't mind very well.
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that's because, no matter what people "REALLY" prefer, it's more socially acceptable to write that in public forums. Still, I'm not sure how one can see personality and kindness across the room - People see someone they find physically attractive, then they approach them - that's first. At that point, they hope the other stuff is there - and if it's not, that may break the deal. So first impressions, by definition, have to be shallow. It's the way it works. too bad, so sad, not PC at all. "At that point, they hope the other stuff is there - and if it's not..." You can always change that later.
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Not OK with it, but honesty is one of the primary concerns in dating. (Once you can fake that, you appear much nicer) "Sure... I love talking about Dancing With The Stars..." "I never look at fake breasts." "I'm looking for a deeper connection, not just sex for tonight." Personally, I'm training them to be bitter.
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I don't want to disappoint them, so I used the disclaimer, "for a reasonably good time, call..."
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since this thread is about a theory, my question is sort of a corollary to the theory. women during/after military service. I have heard some comments. during military service - guys are in shape, active, have spending money for fun stuff. the ratio is 50-1 so they can be selective. after service - the average civilian. ratio is more even. their choices degrade. i have heard women discuss their disappointment in their after-service dating. comments ?
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(I am sure she meant that in the nicest way possible )
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Well yes and no. A guys we tend to age a little better and sadly we tend to make more money. So at 20 you will be out gunned by a guy who is 30 but by the time you are 30 you can out gun a guy who is 20. That's assuming you are not paying through the nose in legal fees. At 30, I had money - true. Not today. However, according to the womens posts - short, out-of-shape, and broke is not a roadblock. Good personality and kindness are the keys. Seems to be in every post. I just need to get some guidance from one of the women who is dating a short, unattractive guy with no money. There must be thousands. They aren't as superficial as they give you crap for.
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Like he's "the only one" who posts the same crap time and time again Well, it's true. He is the only one with relationship problems, insecurity, or unrealistic expectations. That's N@t necassarily the case I don't understand the whole situation. The beautiful woman for Shah is just around the corner. Women are not as superficial as he claims to be. They will willingly date an older man in marginal shape if he has a good sense of humor. I read that all the time. Being an unemployed butthead hasn't been working for me though. Apparently, there is a minimum standard somewhere.
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Apparently, they have put their differences aside and are taking turns making him sandwiches. On Christmas, he'll be saying, "We can get out now? Oh...I'm good. Stuff to do. I'll be up in a moment..."
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Just look around. When was the last time you read a thread about relationship issues? You just never see one. Apparently, it's just him.
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Yup. Back to ladder theory- keep climbing. When the rules to the game are helping us win, we all like them. When the rules are not going to let us win, we are all unhappy. People just need to accept how things are working out. Even if 84 of your friends with you, it doesn't change reality.
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Origin dates of the most popular (existing) religions The site has an interesting chart. It has the disclaimer for the "major" religions. No, all of them aren't listed. If there were only 400 members, it's not that important. Of course, being in a really popular religion is like claiming to be the least retarded. "It doesn't make any sense, but all agree on it." So, where are the new religions? Some of the old questions are gone now. We understand that Thor really doesn't have anything to do with the sound of thunder, so that won't sell anymore. Nobody whips around on cloud tops. We know what is on cloud tops. There needs to be a new super-power. Some new miracles. I just don't seen any new religions though. Nothing interesting in the last 1,000 or so years. We don't even get updates on the old religions. Shouldn't we be up in the 45-55 commandments range by now? Just add 1 every 100 years. "No car surfing" "No cat juggling"
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Like he's "the only one" who posts the same crap time and time again Well, it's true. He is the only one with relationship problems, insecurity, or unrealistic expectations.
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that would work if people identified themselves, but they don't. people don't realize that they have the problem. the belief is that they have a stronger skill set than the person who injured themselves. it is never easy to be patient with the 9 out of 10 who will not listen. but, if the 10th changes their mind and saves themselves from an avoidable injury, it is worth a little aggravation. sometimes, the interesting part is not the person being replied to. it is the secondary people who merely read a thread and may not even be posting.
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Or... complain to us. That will accomplish something. In the computer manuals, it says, "If problem persists, consult maker". Surprisingly, burning a sheep on the keyboard while waving an olive branch didn't help. I don't know why they put that in the manual.
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I'm with you. I prefer young, educated, athletic women. I think I should date the best possible choice that I meet. Unfortunately, women seem to be doing the same darned thing. They are looking for the best possible choice too. Broke, middle-aged, skydiving, bourbon drinker isn't on their list. I'm still single because they are acting like me.
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As he passes the 3rd floor balcony, he looks over and says, "So far, so good".
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I just finished a contract at a bank. Every Monday at 10:00, until 11:30, 20 people in a conf room with another 20 on the phone. The fun part was that everyone in the room would bust on the people dialing in, but they couldn't hear it. As a contractor, it is like free money. Sit in a room for 90 minutes, but only talk for 3. It is like a paid break time. My fav was the 7am-every-day call for 5 minutes, but bill for an hour. Even weekends. I dialed in, listened, but did not talk unless necessary. Then, hang up. My ex-g/f - "wtf was that about?" (Like I just call up people at 7am, don't talk, and hang up )
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people perceive events differently. a good pie chart explains it.
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...and 6 years later...
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Dave Grady If you spend a lot of time on conference calls, you will recognize and enjoy the entire thing.
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To provide goatherds with some rules 3000 years ago. To make sure that girls stayed virgins until they were at least 10. To control the population with a combination of violence and fear using myths. (This is, surprisingly, still a working technique)