<t>It could be worse -- or could it?<br/> <br/> As chaotic and depressing as this election season is, it could be worse.<br/> <br/> It could be more depressing if "my candidate" had a chance of winning...<br/> <br/> ... because that would mean that I were foolish enough to have a favorite candidate ...

<t>Momus;1502048 wrote: Excellent. We have an expert on inter EU state law regarding asylum seekers. So, do tell, does the human rights act outweigh the Dublin regulation? Or do you feel that the recent reforms under The Common European Asylum System are likely to impact on both prior legislation? O...

<t>All I can say is that I wish you well. Your journey is more perilous than most.<br/> <br/> And, of course, most people will never understand.<br/> <br/> Don't be daunted by those who can't understand. Their ignorance is their own humiliation.<br/> <br/> But we can stay above the fray, except for ...

<t>Wow! Cool memories. Thanks for sharing.<br/> <br/> But, economically speaking, the food has not increased in price. In fact, the same items cost less than they did back then.<br/> <br/> What happened is that the U$ currency has lost value. <br/> <br/> In 1972 my father bought a house for $12,000 ...

<t>Ahh, the dilemma. Does one give credence to conspiracy theories and be considered a kook, or reject them and be considered naive and gullible?<br/> <br/> The evidence (what wasn't able to be purposefully destroyed by cover-up specialists) is fairly compelling in this case, as it was at the Murrah...

<t>How was "Our Freedom" defended (after 9/11)?<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In solemn memory of the devastation of the 9/11 attacks, of 15 years ago, I thought it proper to start a thread on its effects on the world, society, and especially "Our Freedom".<br/> <br/> Immediately after the 911 attacks, Pre...

<t>Hijacking my own thread, I'm afraid. But remembering Tim Leary is much less nervewracking than thinking about political trolls.<br/> <br/> Back in the 70s I wrote a song to Timothy Leary. It was during a dark time when it was rumored that he had turned state's evidence in order to win his own fre...

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<t>Saint_;1500850 wrote: Civic duty is paramount. Basing your behavior on the presumption others will not be responsible is, in itself, irresponsible. Here's what you do: Every day you do the right thing. You model that behavior for the young and for the less responsible around you. Then, at the end...

<t>AnneBoleyn;1500807 wrote: Turn on, tune in, drop out.<br/> <br/> <br/> Wow! What an AWESOME concept! Thank You!<br/> <br/> Did you come up with that, or did you hear it somewhere?<br/> <br/> That is soooo meaningful! Omigosh, I can't believe that anybody could be so deep thinking!<br/> <br/> Real...

<t>LarsMac;1500779 wrote: So then, for you, the answer is to just crawl into a hole and wait for things to fall in on you, then blame all the other people.<br/> <br/> <br/> Actually, my answer is to not get perturbed, stay above the fray, refuse to be part of the problem, work on real solutions, and...

<t>You Should Vote If...<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> If you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that nothing bad can result from your action.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> If you can accurately predict what the winning politicians will do, and that it will all be good.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> If you are willing to...

<t>******************************************************<br/> <br/> Troll Presidential Candidates: <br/> <br/> Conservative Hillary is Dem; Progressive Trump is Rep; Really? Give us a break!<br/> <br/> Wow! What a wacky lineup!<br/> <br/> On the "LIBERAL" side, we have a long-time establishment pol...

<t>Mark Aspam;1500301 wrote: What a pile of crap! I'm a 75-year-old American and I have no idea where the Sonoran desert is, do they even teach civics and government in the school(s) there?<br/> <br/> Your political representatives are in office because you or your neighbors selected them at the vot...

<t>If the election was a popularity contest to choose who would be the better friend or neighbor, then the choice would be easy. Gary Johnson is the only nice person running for President this election. <br/> <br/> All the other candidates have one thing in common. They want to tell us all how to li...