RonD1120

An example of what troubles me. Why does the government owe us what we should provide for ourselves. If you want food, work for it. If you want a good time, work for it. Develop personal responsibility. I realize I hold a minority opinion. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I have become very disappointed in governmental leadership. It seems to me the motivation for political office is power and control, money and sex, not necessarily in that order. What troubles me to a much greater degree, is that about half the people in the U.S. do not seem to care. We see some spirited discussions in this forum between Conservatives and Liberals. However, my opinion of the majority of posters, at this juncture, is that as long as they can skydive, indulge their vices and avoid the responsibilities of being the head of household they don't care one whit about their government. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I'm actually curious what you mean by this, I guess I don't follow it. Murphy's Law is an engineering concept that's highly condescending towards non-engineers, or perhaps more generally, towards anyone using anything they themselves didn't design. The Peter Principle is a concept from business management and systems of social hierarchy. The oversight committees you speak of consist of further engineers who, when combating the above two principles are actually protecting people from themselves, not from the original designs. Andy9o8 made a funny and I was just playing along. However, I see below that you caught on. It is very difficult to make jokes on this forum. One of its main functions is a defense mechanism known as displacement. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

We're just jealous because you're a babe magnet. Maybe back in the day. Now, not so much but, thanks. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Sounds like a wonderful idea to me. I am a major flame magnet. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

The same problem existed at the Special Forces Jungle Training at Nha Trang, South Vietnam. It may have led to the SF mantra, "Kill'em all, let God sort'em out." Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Republicans - Democrats: same, same. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Waiting for confirmation of terrorist activity or PTSD related retaliation. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Isn't that what Americans do? We try to help stupid people so that life will be easier for them. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It appears that emotion has overridden intellect. I'm out. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

However, to adolescents, it is exciting and tempting. Once experimentation becomes habit the individual believes they were born that way. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I wouldn't love them less but I would certainly talk to them about problems associated with fornication and sexual addiction. It would be the same if one of them told me they were experimenting with meth. You can get away with it for awhile but in the end it is a killer. In both cases it is a personal decision based on natural desire. As John Wayne is credited with saying, "Life is tough. It is a lot tougher if you're stupid." Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It is repulsive to think about. We don't want our children or grandchildren thinking it is OK. Except it is ok and I think all kids need to be raised knowing that. Not in my family. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It is repulsive to think about. We don't want our children or grandchildren thinking it is OK. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

My scores were: Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%. Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%. LIBERTARIAN Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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When the opening statement contains that big of an error, you know the rest of the article is going to be pretty flawed. America was founded by people looking for ways to make their fortunes. A few people like the Pilgrims came along as well, but for the most part religion played almost no part whatsoever. What did? Tobacco, Pine Tar, Rum, Slaves, Sugar, Fur, Gold . . . History, I believe, has been re-written by secular humanists. Who could expect otherwise. The profit motive of educators mandates re-writes. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

True, they were focused on establishing a Republic based on freedom, liberty and justice. "Liberty is the freedom to do what is right not, the right to do what is wrong." ~Unknown Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Same philosophy as skydiving boogies. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It is my understanding that he was a Deist and that his famous "separation of church and state" philosophy is contained a letter and not in the U.S. Constitution. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

For me, Baldwin is saying that the church in America is not a place of worship, it is not a place where families are being taught sound Christian values. The church is emphasizing social interaction not Biblical principles. Many have made posts regarding the uselessness of religion. I have maintained that the importance of Christianity is the forgiveness of sin and the relationship with God, through Jesus Christ of Nazareth, guided by the Holy Spirit. If you attend a church where you have coffee and donuts in the cafe before the service, place your children in a romper room and, then listen to a sermon on how to name it and claim it or think and grow rich, go find another church. Extended modern congregational services are not necessarily bad but, they should not be the main focus of the church. My personal opinion, if you attend a church where the pastor/minister is not preaching from the Word go find another church. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

from brian richardson to ChristSkyd@aol.com date Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM subject Re: Salvation Army Red Sheild Fundraiser Ron My fundraiser for Red Shield is ON for August 29th 7:45 AM. I'll be skydiving from 20,000ft, and funds are still coming in. I'll be wearing the Christian Skydivers Association crest on my jumpsuit, as well as Salvation Army, and other sponsors. In HIS Service Brian Richardson CSPA- A10978 CSA -737 Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Yes. I'm in favor of graphic presentations. However, not sure of the good. Texting while driving, yeah it's bad. Like fatalities in skydiving, the odds are on my side that it will happen to the other guy. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

CASA* 2009 Teen Survey Reveals: Teens Likelier To Get Drunk, Use Marijuana, Smoke Cigarettes If They See Parent Drunk NEARLY NINE MILLION 12- TO 17-YEAR OLDS CAN GET PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO ABUSE IN A DAY, NEARLY FIVE MILLION IN AN HOUR WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Compared to teens who have not seen their parent(s) drunk, those who have are more than twice as likely to get drunk in a typical month, and three times likelier to use marijuana and smoke cigarettes, according to the National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XIV: Teens and Parents, the 14th annual back-to-school survey conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. The CASA survey found that 51 percent of 17-year olds have seen one or both of their parents drunk and 34 percent of 12- to 17-year olds have seen one or both of their parents drunk. Teen drinking behavior is strongly associated with how teens believe their fathers feel about their drinking. Compared to teens who believe their father is against their drinking, teens who believe their father is okay with their drinking are two and a half times likelier to get drunk in a typical month. The survey found that five percent of 12- to 15-year old girls and nine percent of 12- to 15-year old boys say their fathers are okay with their drinking. Thirteen percent of 16- and 17-year old girls and 20 percent of 16- and 17-year old boys say their fathers are okay with their drinking. "Some Moms' and Dads' behavior and attitudes make them parent enablers--parents who send their 12- to 17-year olds a message that it's okay to smoke, drink, get drunk and use illegal drugs like marijuana," said Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASA's chairman and founder and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. "Teens' behavior is strongly associated with their parents' behavior and expectations, so parents who expect their children to drink and use drugs will have children who drink and use drugs." Prescription Drugs Readily Available For the first time this year, the survey asked 12- to 17-year olds how fast they can get prescription drugs to get high. More than one third of teens (8.7 million) can get prescription drugs to get high within a day; nearly one in five teens (4.7 million) can get them within an hour. When teens were asked where they would get prescription drugs, the most common sources were home, parents, other family members and friends. For the second year in a row more teens said prescription drugs were easier to buy than beer. Drinking, Drugging and Sex This year the CASA survey took a close look at teen drinking and discovered that 65 percent of 12- to 17-year olds who drink monthly report that they get drunk at least once in a typical month. Eighty-five percent of 17-year old drinkers get drunk at least once in a typical month. The survey found that one third of teen drinkers usually drink with the intention to get drunk. Eighty-five percent of teen drinkers who say that when they drink they usually drink to get drunk do so at least once a month. Of those teens who do NOT set out to get drunk, 33 percent find themselves drunk at least once a month. Compared to teens who have never tried alcohol, teens who get drunk monthly are: 18 times likelier to have tried marijuana; Four times likelier to be able to get marijuana in an hour; Almost four times likelier to know someone their age who abuses prescription drugs; More than three times likelier to have friends who use marijuana; and More than twice as likely to know someone their age who uses meth, ecstasy, or other drugs such as cocaine, heroin or LSD. Compared to teens who have never tried alcohol, those who get drunk at least once a month are: Twice as likely to know a girl who was forced to do something sexual she didn't want to do; and Nearly four times likelier to know a guy who uses drugs or alcohol to hook up. "The message for parents is loud and clear. If your teen is drinking, the odds are your teen is getting drunk. And teens who get drunk are much likelier to try marijuana and hang out with friends who are abusing prescription drugs and illegal drugs like cocaine and heroin," said Elizabeth Planet, CASA's Vice President and Director of Special Projects. "Parents who think their kids are just having an occasional drink each month need to wake up and smell the beer and pot." Marijuana, Availability Up Sharply Between 2007 and 2009 there was a 37 percent increase in the percentage of 12- to 17-year olds who say marijuana is easier to buy than cigarettes, beer or prescription drugs (19 percent to 26 percent). Forty percent of teens (10 million) can get marijuana within a day; nearly one-quarter of teens (5.7 million) can get it in an hour. Teens who say that the decision to use marijuana by someone their age is not a big deal are four times more likely to use it compared to teens who say this decision is a big deal. Teens whose parents believe the decision to use marijuana is not a big deal are almost twice as likely to use the drug, compared to teens whose parents say this decision is a big deal. Most teens who smoke cigarettes (56 percent) say the decision to use marijuana is not a big deal. Other Notable Findings Two-thirds of high school students say that drugs are used, kept or sold at their school. Sixty percent of parents say that their child's school is not drug free. Of parents who say their teen's school is not drug free, almost half think there is nothing they can do about it, and only a quarter have even tried. "Parents are the key to raising drug-free kids and they have the power to do it if they send their children the clear message to choose not to use and demand that the schools their children attend be drug free," noted Califano whose book How to Raise a Drug Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents, was published this month by Simon & Schuster's Touchstone/Fireside Division. QEV Analytics conducted The National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XIV: Teens and Parents from March 2 to April 5, 2009 (teens) and March 21 to April 10, 2009 (parents). The firm interviewed at home by telephone a national random sample of 1,000 12- to 17-year olds (509 boys, 491 girls) and 452 of their parents. Sampling error is +/- 3.1 percent for teens and +/- 4.6 percent for parents. CASA is the only national organization that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat all types of substance abuse as they affect all aspects of society. CASA and its staff of more than 50 professionals has issued 68 reports and white papers, published one book, conducted demonstration programs focused on children, families and schools at 238 sites in 91 cities and counties in 35 states, Washington, DC and two Native American reservations, held 17 conferences attended by professionals and others from 49 states, and has been evaluating the effectiveness of drug and alcohol treatment in a variety of programs and drug courts. CASA is the creator of the nationwide initiative Family Day--A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children(TM) -the fourth Monday in September--the 28th in 2009--that promotes parental engagement as a simple and effective way to reduce children's risk of smoking, drinking and using illegal drugs. In May 2007, CASA's Chairman Joseph A. Califano, Jr., called for a fundamental shift in the nation's attitude about substance abuse and addiction with publication of his book, HIGH SOCIETY: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It. For more information visit www.casacolumbia.org. *The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (also known as "CASA") or any of its member organizations, or any other organizations with the name of "CASA." Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Joseph A. Califano, Jr. https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=44849 SOURCE The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-26-2009/0005083024&EDATE= Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.