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I’m sure it wasn’t meant to say that women don’t want sex. It’s just not usually in the top priorities. Monogamous...faithful...spend quality time

Yup... Simple and very efficient animals. Kind of like a shark.

Marriage counseling. We're still together. I lost the paper. I think I left one out about giving small gifts to the wife on a regular basis, though. It's somewhere in there lower on the list. It may not be exact and not fit all cases but I think it's pretty close.

There are certainly exceptions but most are basically very similar. (Most) Men’s needs: 1. Sexual fulfillment (who woulda figured?! ) 2. Companionship 3. Attractive spouse 4. Domestic support 5. Admiration (Most) Women’s needs: 1. Affection 2. Conversation 3. Honesty & openness 4. Financial support 5. Family commitment

Sex... Food... More sex... We're really very simple creatures.

Except for against Iraq in 91, right? Wasn't there a formal declaration?

As long as we're now on to silly diversions: "If you urinate when swimming in a South American river, you may encounter the candiru. Drawn to warmth, this tiny fish is known to follow a stream of urine to its source, swim inside the body, and flare is barbed fins. It will remain firmly embedded in the flesh until surgically removed." Ouch!

Right... Their hatred of us didn't start and they didn't become our enemy until we invaded.

Hey...whatever... If you don't want to serve, don't sign the dotted line. Otherwise, STFU and move out (speaking generally and not specifically to you ) Every one of those IRR volunteered to serve and got some benefit from it. It's not a draft. You're free to not serve in this country.

No matter what the outcome, you guys will be saying that the election was a failure. Sure, it probably won't be as successful or streamlined as we're used to seeing, but it's a start. Beginnings are hard and take time. If many don't want to show up and vote, then they'll have no say in the government. Does it mean that the election was fraudulent or illegitimate? Hell no. It just means that democracy there is off to an "expected" slow start. At least it's there. They must be willing do die for the cause of their own freedom. Many currently serving the government are demonstrating that they are in fact willing. On a side note: I was part of facilitating the first democratic election in the Republic of Haiti in 95. There was much violence, murder, harrassment, and burning of voter registration material in public buildings. It was a start for them and was considered a success by the Clinton administration. That fu$%ing joke was considered a feather in his cap.

You're right in that a lot more work is required. However, progress is being made all over the country. You're right in that the current government primarily only has control of Kabul, however, we are in all of those other areas and are working with the warlords directly and many are falling in line with and are supporting the central government. Granted, a lot of that support stems from our financial support, however, it's a start. These things take time. Constant criticism doesn't help matters. It wouldn't kill you to admit to the cup being half full instead of empty once in a while Bill. There are many ethnic groups which make up the population of Afghanistan. Primarily, as far as the central government is concerned, the problem group is the Pashtuns (former Taliban). Many of the others just want what's best for their own groups (and the warlords themselves, of course; I'm not trying to be naive and say that they aren't out for themselves). Just saying that progress is being made all over the country and not just Kabul. Also, there are foreign civilian contractors and military all over the country. It's not just us anymore. More and more are following as the country becomes more and more stable and secure. Drugs will always be a problem. Although, I think it will be reduced as the economy grows. We're getting some of it but I don't think we're touching the tip of the iceberg. It takes time, though. That was a good thing that we did and it deserves support. Even from you, Bill. It will pay off in the end. Those people have a little taste of something they’ve never had before.

- Grew up around it. - Used to sit in the harness while my Dad flaked his Para-Commander when I was VERY young. - Got exposed to WAY more than I probably should have at a young age (warped my mind ). - My Dad (Bob Phillips), uncle (Buddy Blue), cousin (Chuck Blue), friends (Ray Porterfield), and many pseudo uncles did it and expected me to if I was going to hang out with them. - Got addicted to it. - It's all downhill from there. Oh right...and my uncle owns a couple of airplanes and used to be the leader of the military parachute exhibition team on which I got my first ~400 jumps.

I agree but it's just too hard to keep her focused on any one thing these days. Her favorites change day by day.

I really miss taking it. Just don't have time these days. It's all I can do to get the kids to class on time. Anyway, I took short stints of martial arts training growing up. No real dedication. I wish I had because I really enjoy it. My most memorable and rewarding martial arts experience was when I was deployed to Kosovo in 2002. My team was collocated with the Greek contingent and we worked with a Greek Special Forces unit there. There was a guy there serving who happened to be their Greek Grand Champion. He taught us for free while we were there. He taught Hellenic Military Bujutsu and Aiki Jutsu (much more violent predecessor to Aikido). I've never had anyone take me to the mat faster than this guy. We'd always leave the gym battered and bruised but we learned a lot. I miss taking from him. He was one mean bad ass MF. In reference to the topic of this thread, I don't know of any girl that could take this guy down.

This is my favorite!!! I like your design.

Falco: DER KOMMISSAR “Don't turn around, look, look, the Kommissar is out and about! He'll keep his eye on you and you know why. Your zest for life will kill you.” Alles klar, Herr Kommissar? Just heard on a commercial.

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My son (9 yrs old) started taking American Combat Style Karate 2 years ago. My daughter (6 yrs old) became interested, stopped taking ballet & gymnastics, and started 3 months ago. They're fun to watch.

What?!!! Not France?!!! I'm shocked!!!

Bob Phillips (Dad) Buddy Blue Chuck Blue Ray Porterfield Warren “Toad” Bullen Barry McClain Bobby Cook

From USA (also been to Puerto Rico): Spain, Germany, England, Turkey, Kosovo, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Panama, Suriname, Haiti

Roger that.

You’re right in that the new covenant through Jesus frees us from Old Testament law in the sense of what’s required for salvation, however, that does not eliminate the Christians’ responsibility to follow the 10 Commandments. The new covenant only illustrates that one cannot possibly keep the law because no one is righteous and that salvation is through Christ alone. Jesus, however, did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. If one is truly a follower of Christ, he/she will be compelled to keep the 10 Commandments although that is not ultimately what will save them. Jesus himself lived by the 10 Commandments. He said to follow HIS commandments which were to love God completely and to treat others as one would be treated. That pretty much sums up the entire 10 Commandments into the two that Jesus stated. Not to be confused with the civil and ceremonial laws of the Old Testament. That is a different matter from God’s moral law in the 10 Commandments. The civil and ceremonial laws (i.e. don’t eat shellfish or stoning for adultery) are those of the Nation of Israel and no one else’s.

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Over 700 miles to Rantoul for the WFFC. I made it in 11 1/2 hours. It was worth the trip!