DrunkMonkey

"In other news, English truck drivers are pissed that they cannot jack around on company time anymore...Film at 11."

Even if you beat your kids (which is not needed) they still will have the same likelyhood of using as those who do not...You'll just have taught them that being abusive/a bully is acceptable. Beat your kids enough, you get to see them on "America's Most Wanted."

Ditto. I usually ignore the consent to monitor window, though...

Well, that's why you EDUCATE your kids, not beat them to oblivion...

The point that back before drugs, when people were just alcoholics, it was ok to physically abuse children and treat them like they are sub-human? My dad had a saying for families with abusive parents and the little, bully, pricks they had as kids. "Shit heads perpetuate shit heads." HEAR HEAR! An excellent distillation of my overly verbose post.

I was thinking more a batch of good old illegal Kansas moonshine...

Not really... Actually a very well adjusted person. (Just ask Sunshine) Just some strong viewpoints about that kind of redneck sentiment. I'm a Chicagoan marooned in KS, so I see a lot of those people here. That, and I'm just in a pissy mood right now

Sunshine--no contest.

So was I, and it gave me a strong distaste for religion. I was too, and it made me loathe seeing my extended family out of sheer boredom. Detention/taking something away was far more effective. if it was just some physical abuse, I'd weigh my desire to do X versus my distaste for recieving Y punishment. I was too, and it served only to push me to the point when I told them them if they hit me again, I'd block every slap or punch, and they'd better be ready to do the same for themselves. I was too, but it was my desire to make something of myself, and not the sadistic mind games they played on me, that drove me. I did not, and still don't care about flowers, so this one fell to the family members who gave a crap about those things. Yeah, let's beat our children senseless physically, emotionally, and mentally.... And we wonder why kids fucking cannot stand their parents at times. I love my family, but I will never live within 500 miles of them if I can help it..

I had my first solo flight yesterday in a C-172! Whoohoo!

Ass.

Gawd I Hate election years. And I'm even a political science grad....Fucking adults turned juvenile by spending billions on getting a $500,000/yr job... Please send me to an overseas airbase, please...

...Or I'll be selling my rig, buying a Harley/putting a down payment on an airplane, and getting out of the sport. Some people are again talking s**t about me behind my back at the DZ. WTF? This happened at my last DZ, and I was asked to leave when I got to my breaking point and threatened to harm my main tormentor. Apparently defending one's self is verboten if you're not one of the "in crowd." I've had it with the "gay" jokes. I am hetero, and secure in it. Just because I am not the Alpha male, I get people making all manner of "queer" jokes. It's like I am back in jr/sr high, and those years cost me a bundle in terms of tears and therapy. I doubt other 15 year olds (12 yrs ago) can claim that bullies and asshats gave them a peptic ulcer. Some jumpers are just plain fucking rude. They torment you until you leave "their" DZ, vis a vis buddying up with the DZO and then complaining when someone fights back, getting you booted. I'm sick of this shit. Makes me want to request Thule AB for my next tour... I've been getting shit on because I don't live in a tent and eat ramen so I can jump 24/7/365. Excuse the hell outta me if I have other things in my life, and don't want to jump in 20º weather. I have never wanted to get the hell out of a place in my life so much until now. I long for a huge DZ where the high school cliques are not a factor... Please, AF Personnel Center, take me away...

I like Steak. Medium rare. I also like other animals, dead, cooked, and on my plate. I've been to Korea--dog is actually pretty good. I've been to many Chinese restaurants, so chances are I've eaten housecat... I don't really care about the life of the cow. I'm hungry, I'll pay a rancher for a steak. Not my concern, keeping livestock happy. I've only got to worry about feeding me and my family. 3rd world countries are starving because they've got shitty climates, no agricultural technology, and myopic farmers who don't realize that they need to grow plant first, then consider going into livestock. We give away billions of tons of free grain to 3rd world countries yearly...I think we can all sleep with a clear conscience... As far as grain-meat ratio--once the govt stops paying farmers to not grow crops, we'll talk. Besides, tofu tastes like ass. Gimme the beef jerky to go.

Sunny, Sweetheart.... The answer to your problems is as follows: Beer TV Pizza Oral Sex Order of the above is whatever you please... Feel better, babydoll. Enjoy airport metal detectors from now on...

BIBLE LESSONS ABOUT ANIMALS: THE BIBLE TERM FOR ANIMALS IS BEAST: In the O.T. there are primarily two Hebrew words translated "beast" in the KJV: (1) chay (Ge. 1:24,25,30; 2:19-20; 3:1; 8:19; 9:2; 37:20), and (2) behemah (Ge. 6:7; 7:2; 34:23; Ex. 8:17). Chay emphasizes the living, moving, breathing aspect of an animal. It is also translated "alive," "running," and "springing." Behemah emphasizes the brute aspect to an animal, the fact that they do not have an eternal, living soul like man does. It is from a Hebrew root meaning "mute." In the N.T. there are three Greek words translated "beast" in the KJV. (1) "Ktenos" refers to a domesticated animal (Lk. 10:34). (2) "Therion" refers to a wild, dangerous animal (Ac. 28:4-5). The Antichrist is described with this term (Re. 11:7; 13:1-18; 14:9,11; 15:2; 16:2,10,13; 17:3-17; 19:19-20; 20:4,10). (3) "Zoon" refers to a living creature in general, not necessarily an animal, and describes some of the angelic beings of Revelation (Re. 4:7; 6:3,5,7). ANIMALS AND PEOPLE ARE DIFFERENT CREATIONS: The first thing to note from Scripture is that animals and mankind are two different creations. Man is not a higher animal. Evolution is a lie. Man was created distinctly in the image of God (Ge. 1:24-28). Animals were not made in the image of God. Animals do not have a living soul. They are not eternal beings; man is (Ge. 2:7). Man is infinitely higher than and different from the animal kingdom. The Lord Jesus Christ referred to this fact in Lk. 12:5-7. "But I forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." There are two important truths in this passage about animals and man. First, we see that God does care for animals; he does not forget even the tiny sparrow. Second, though, we see that man is infinitely greater in value than the animals because man has an eternal soul. Man will be held accountable for his actions. Without a Savior, sinful man will spend eternity in Hell. ANIMALS WERE MADE FOR MAN'S PLEASURE: We see further that the Bible says animals were made for man's pleasure and use. Man was not made for the world; the world was made for man. Even the stars of the universe were made for man (Ps. 8:4-8). The Psalmist sees the animal kingdom under man's feet. This does not mean that man has a right to be cruel toward animals; it means man has a divine right to rule over the creation and to use it for his purposes and needs. The Bible enjoins kindness even toward the dumb creatures of this world (Pr. 12:10). ANIMALS ARE FOR MAN'S FOOD: From the time of Noah until today God has ordained that man eat animal flesh (Ge. 9:3). The nation Israel ate meat. The Lord Jesus Christ ate meat. The Passover meal was lamb (Ex. 12:5-10), and Christ ate the Passover (Mt. 26:17-19). What about Christians? The Apostle Peter was certainly a Christian, and in a vision from God he was commanded to eat meat (Ac. 10:10-13). The vision was to impress Peter that Gentile believers were not unclean, but the fact remains that God commanded Peter to eat of the various meats. God would not have done that if He abhorred meat eating. The vision in Ac. 10 also shows that God has removed the O.T. dietary restrictions. Some would have us believe that restrictions against pork and other meats were for medical purposes. That's not the case. Those restrictions were for the purpose of making Israel separate from the nations and for teaching her the difference between holy and unholy. God has removed all such dietary restrictions. In fact, the Bible warns against those who would promote vegetarianism. In 1 Ti. 4:1-5 we read of those who "command to abstain from meats," and we are told that this is a doctrine of devils! The Bible clearly says that God created animals to be eaten. It is not cruel to kill an animal in hunting or fishing, and to eat it. It is not cruel to slaughter animals for food. That is one of the reasons God made animals. Christians are free to eat meats or not to eat meats. This is the teaching of Ro. 14:2-3,6. Away with those dietary laws which purport to be Christian. If a Christian wants to eat a certain kind of food--only vegetables, for example--that is fine. If he wants to avoid something such as sugar or pork, fine. Let him eat what he feels God would have him eat, and what he feels will best benefit him. But let that one be careful that he not make his own conscience a law for others. The N.T. forbids dietary laws for religious purposes. ANIMALS ILLUSTRATE MAN'S SALVATION: Animals were used by God to illustrate salvation to the human race. In the Garden of Eden, when the man and woman had sinned, God made "coats of skins, and clothed them" (Ge. 3:21). Where did God get those coats of skins? From innocent animals that died that man might have a covering for his sinful condition. And note that it was God who provided the covering. God must provide salvation. Man cannot earn it himself. Salvation is a gift of grace, "not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ep. 2:9). From Eden to Calvary, the blood of animals was shed to illustrate salvation. Man is a fallen sinner who must have salvation from sin's penalty, and that salvation was purchased by Jesus Christ on the Cross. There He shed His blood and died for payment for man's sin. Those who trust Him receive eternal life. This is the Gospel that was preached so eloquently by the animal sacrifices. "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world" (Jn. 1:29). That is what John the Baptist said of Christ. The Bible enjoins us to Look and Live. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Ac. 16:31). Man is the crown of creation, but he is fallen and cannot be what God intended him to be until he is born again through the blood of Jesus Christ. http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/fbns/fbns50.html

I talked with him, and he's apparently under the impression that i do not listen. THis stems from the fact that as I am critiqued, I explain why I made the mistakes I made. I see it as lending them an insight into my thought process, they see it as not listening...

Crawl up into a chicken and wait. You'll get laid eventually...

If you're asking me, the answer is no, I'm not kidding.

So here's a story--looking for your reaction. On a particularly windy day, I had a bit of trouble collapsing my canopy after landing. Eventually got it under control, and went back to pack. Asked my coach for tips on collapsing it , then made my next jump. Same story, 25kt winds, gusting to 30, playing tug of war with my Triathlon. I tried for 5 min to collapse that pain in the ass, and then said fuckit, and cut it away. Now the DZO is busting my f**king balls over how I never listen/am a hazard. For chrissake, I make 1-2 weekends a month at the DZ, don't bother anyone, and he's busting my f**king balls. It wasn't rental gear, so WTF? I cannot wait to get out of this state.

Zyrtec with a two Benadryl chaser--always works for me...f**ks me up as well... I'm allergic to damn near everything...fun spending $1100 on HEPA filters for your apartment, lemme tell ya...

If I had 30 seconds to choose? Probably South Africa or Argentina.

While I do miss the Otter, I don't miss IL weather in Winter. Hey Bo--It's Paul's Friend Neil--The Air Force guy! What's up?

1. No single moms (or married ones for that matter..) --I've done that twice, never again. 2. No pets--I'm too allergic. 3. Bonus-be a skydiver or a GA pilot. 4. Must like travelling. 5. Not a party/alcohol ho. The soroity party's over--grow up.