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by cigar898
Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Bill would give president emergency control of Internet
Replies: 1
Views: 3768

Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

<t>Bill would give president emergency control of Internet<br/> <br/> Bill would give president emergency control of Internet | Politics and Law - CNET News<br/> <br/> Internet companies and civil liberties groups were alarmed this spring when a U.S. Senate bill proposed handing the White House the ...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Us gov't realignment proposal
Replies: 5
Views: 4746

Us gov't realignment proposal

<t>The Proposal: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> When a company falls on difficult times, one of the things that seems to happen is they reduce their staff and workers. The remaining workers must find ways to continue to do a good job or risk that their job would be eliminated as well. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br...
by cigar898
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:29 pm
Forum: England
Topic: No to War!
Replies: 71
Views: 33321

No to War!

<r>Bryn Mawr;1233672 wrote: Fine, if someone breaks into you house and the only way you can stop it is to use violence then do so but do not break into someone else's house and then complain that they are using violence against you.<br/> <br/> Dress it up in all the la-de-dah you like does not make ...
by cigar898
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<r>Snowfire;1233261 wrote: Interesting. Where did our moral standards come from before Christianity. We've beeen around for millions of years but your saying our morality didnt evolve untill the introduction of Christianity. What about the morality of those millions of people around the globe untouc...
by cigar898
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:13 am
Forum: Social Human Rights
Topic: Pregnant Teacher
Replies: 36
Views: 7186

Pregnant Teacher

<t>Accountable;1233228 wrote: Do women still advise girls to save sex for the man they fall in love with? I know the 'wait till marriage' gig is over. If she wants to say something like that, she's got to be prepared to discuss her mistake. It was a mistake to get pregnant? So how much did it cost h...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What's your weather like today?
Replies: 1668
Views: 179494

What's your weather like today?

Sunny and 73 by the four heads.........

By chance, has anyone looked recently at the USGS world map which shows earthquakes for the past seven days? Notice how the "ring of fire" is really active?

Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>spot;1233132 wrote: Which is exactly what I just wrote, as opposed to "If the uninsured in the US go to an ER, they will receive a bill but won't be required to pay it........it's just used for medical billing and tracking by the hospital for expenditures". You write X, I say no it's Y and you co...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>spot;1233123 wrote: If the hospital thinks the person treated has the resources to pay the bill if they're chased? Allow me to express my doubt that you're right. They may well not try to chase the indigent but I'm quite sure they'd go after people capable of liquidating assets to cover the cost....
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Islam
Topic: Homosexuality
Replies: 59
Views: 10249

Homosexuality

<t>buttercup;1203701 wrote: Ok here's one to start you off but to be honest i did not really want to talk about terrorism as such. More how common is homosexuality.<br/> <br/> Henryk M. Broders Homepage - Jamie Glazov: The Sexual Rage Behind Islamic Terror<br/> <br/> <br/> It seem by what is availab...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Lent
Replies: 31
Views: 3885

Lent

<t>Kindle;1144614 wrote: This year I am giving up Bubble Shooter for Lent. Yes, it will be hard, as I am really addicted. However, I shall be using the time I would normally spend in playing this game to more fully commit myself to Spripture reading, meditation and prayer.<br/> <br/> <br/> Sorry but...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: What Is Speaking In Tongues ( The Day Of The Pentecost )
Replies: 58
Views: 14614

What Is Speaking In Tongues ( The Day Of The Pentecost )

<t>Daniyal;1161027 wrote: Stop Now For Minute Ok I Know Its Going To Be Hard For You Think ! .But What Make You Think I'm Trying To Impress You Of All People Here , You Got Me Mix-UP With Someone Who Cares About What You Think .<br/> <br/> <br/> Okay. Now I know why this person was banned.<br/> <br/...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Truthfulness of the Bible
Replies: 106
Views: 11351

Truthfulness of the Bible

<r>mrmazoo;1183642 wrote: First post everyone, so take it easy on me. <E>:)</E> <br/> <br/> I want to ask Christians why they believe the Bible is true. <br/> <br/> Now, as an atheist, I don't believe the Bible to be the true word of god. However, I am willing to grant you that the Bible is the actu...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: The One True Faith???
Replies: 4
Views: 1211

The One True Faith???

To each his/her own......
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Question for Christians
Replies: 33
Views: 7578

Question for Christians

<r>Lon;1022943 wrote: I was thinking the other day about Heaven and Hell, not that I plan to go to either one.<br/> <br/> For those that do believe in Heaven, how is the re-uniting of spouses handled, specifically ex wives. Some as ex due to death and others by divorce. And mistresses, what about th...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Question for Christians
Replies: 33
Views: 7578

Question for Christians

<t>Ted;1023229 wrote: spot:-6<br/> <br/> I know LOL<br/> <br/> My point is that no one knows. Sure the question is valid.<br/> <br/> Hell maybe like the Muslims we not only get our ex's but 72 virgins as well. The only problem with that is that eternity is a long, long, long. , , , time and all thos...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Did the Bible cause terrorism.....??
Replies: 89
Views: 9732

Did the Bible cause terrorism.....??

<t>Abram is Muslim - <br/> <br/> Books don't cause terrorism (when was the last time a book attacked you?) whether they be the Koran or the Bible or whatever Scientology uses (I honestly don't know)......people cause terrorism and use religion/race/ethnicity or whatever feeds their cause as an excus...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Did You Know
Replies: 16
Views: 1620

Did You Know

<t>Lon;1144256 wrote: that the state of Arkansas has a provision that bans Atheists from holding public office. This provision just lost an appeal that would have changed the law and allow atheists to hold office.<br/> <br/> What's your thinking on this one? Agree? Disagree?<br/> <br/> <br/> Bad law...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Defacing of Bible: Art???
Replies: 69
Views: 5236

Defacing of Bible: Art???

<t>gmc;1222923 wrote: It's a book for goodness sake. If someone ripping up your book somehow makes you less of a Christian you probably weren't much of one to begin with. Given the propensity of the church to go in for book burning and trying to stop things being published I don't suppose they are c...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

By the way, Hi Ted! :)
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<r>Buttercup.....<br/> <br/> You asked us to defend our faith (I'm Catholic) without using quotes from the Bible....then I ask you to explain creation without using a book or T.V. and no knowledge that you gained from a book or T.V.<br/> <br/> (Why no T.V./because people believed in God before there...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<t>Whether we believe in God or not, all of us must make certain assumptions (Presuppositions) about the world, how it came into being and ourselves. In other words, all of us have to assume certain things to be true without necessarily being able to directly prove them true. The question is, "what ...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<r>Odie;1206340 wrote: I know a women who faithfully goes to church every Sunday and prays to her god, and she is having an affair with a married man....... <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> yeah, like she really worships her god.......I don` t think so!:-5:-5<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> so much for her beliefs.<E...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

Kathy Ellen;1206339 wrote: Are you talking to yourself again NV:yh_rotfl ?



Remember that you can talk to yourself, answer yourself, but for Heaven's sake....DON'T INTERRUPT YOURSELF:wah:


May I use that last line? I love it! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<r>flopstock;1206196 wrote: I no more want to know a god who demands worship then i want to date a man who is constantly demanding that I admire what he does or how he looks.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> To my mind, if there is a god and she is good... she will look and judge us based on how we treated ea...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<t>Kathy Ellen;1206185 wrote: Muhamed....Your religious beliefs are your own, and it's your opinion.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I have not met anyone who could convince me that there is a supreme being who created the world. I'm not denying the fact that there may be a supreme being, but I have no proof...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: I don't get it.
Replies: 89
Views: 5715

I don't get it.

<t>Peg;1206106 wrote: What I don't get is people who go to church ever week, never missing, yet you see them in the bar drunk, talking nasty about people behind their backs, etc. If that is what religion is all about, it's not for me.<br/> <br/> <br/> And while I was overseas I would see drunk Ameri...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: White House/Obama Advisor linked to racially based boycott of Glen Beck
Replies: 5
Views: 5023

White House/Obama Advisor linked to racially based boycott of Glen Beck

<t>A White House/Obama advisor has now been tied to a racially based boycott of Glen Beck's TV show on Fox.<br/> <br/> Now I personally believe that any advertiser can choose to pull its ads from anything, and I have no problems with groups that want to boycott companies. It is, afterall, just a for...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: swine flu
Replies: 48
Views: 3525

swine flu

<r>Odie;1232990 wrote: oh god no!<br/> <br/> do you guys live with el quapo and his family?:sneaky:<br/> <br/> sorry to hear you sick Barman, if I was there, I'd take your porsche out for a spin.<br/> <br/> I mean, I'd make you chicken soup.<E>:D</E><br/> <br/> <br/> Barman has a Porsche?????? Dibs ...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<r>The 1018 page H.R. 3200 Health Reform Bill<br/> <br/> The following list focuses on threats to our liberty found in this bill.<br/> <br/> You can verify every threat listed below by going here to download a pdf file of the bill. <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/pub...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>spot;1232975 wrote: If you're on vacation in England (without any insurance) and need emergency surgery, you will be properly cared for within the National Health System. I'm not sure what else I can add which would make the answer any more exact. You'd be admitted and treated, whether the condit...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:58 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: swine flu
Replies: 48
Views: 3525

swine flu

<t>So what is everyone's thoughts about the reports coming in that some are developing a lethal form of a neurological disorder after receiving the H1N1 vaccine? IF the pandemic starts, and I pray it doesn't, killing a lot of people worldwide will you still receive or let your children receive the v...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:51 am
Forum: Social Human Rights
Topic: Pregnant Teacher
Replies: 36
Views: 7186

Pregnant Teacher

<t>Accountable;1232924 wrote: It is a tough call. That's what I was getting at. I think it's a little glib just to say it's nobody's business and it shouldn't matter because it does matter, regardless of whose business it is. She's going to be put in a very uncomfortable position very soon. Some gir...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: Conspiracy Theories
Topic: A New Conspiracy Theory......YEA!
Replies: 6
Views: 8323

A New Conspiracy Theory......YEA!

<t>I'm glad because all the other ones have been out for a while......<br/> <br/> Obama: Republican conspiracy out to kill health reform - Washington Times<br/> <br/> Obama: Republican conspiracy out to kill health reform<br/> <br/> By Joseph Curl (Contact) Originally published 02:07 p.m., August 20...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Lockerbie bomber released.
Replies: 119
Views: 8023

Lockerbie bomber released.

<t>spot;1232733 wrote: The shame of Americans is the way they selectively close their eyes to outrages like Iran Air Flight 655 when discussing these things. It's not an irrelevant example either. When you get a President capable of saying "I will never apologize for the United States of America" yo...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>spot;1232923 wrote: No problem hoppy - you tell me the figure you'd rather I use in future and I'll use that instead. It might be a friendly gesture on your part if you tell me where you got it from too.<br/> <br/> Meanwhile my question remains - can these X number of currently uninsured adult le...
by cigar898
Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>spot;1232910 wrote: Can the 45 million currently uninsured adult legal US citizens also apply for them if they haven't the resources to pay for the insurance and don't qualify for medical aid? If they can then yes, "all legal US citizens have the necessary medical cards required for treatment" is...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: World's Worst Predictions - Famously Wrong Predictions
Replies: 7
Views: 1752

World's Worst Predictions - Famously Wrong Predictions

<r>Rapunzel;1232437 wrote: George W Bush quotes, Bush Blunders, Bush Gaffes<br/> <br/> Yes, believe it or not, these are all genuine quotes from the man the people elected as the 43rd US President:<br/> <br/> I'm sorry, but these really amused me so I had to share them. <E>:o</E> <E>;)</E> <E>:D</E>...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Lockerbie bomber released.
Replies: 119
Views: 8023

Lockerbie bomber released.

<r>Kathy Ellen;1232696 wrote: I could never feel compassion for a terrorist who kills 260 people. He doesn't deserve any compassion. And, he doesn't deserve the hero's welcome upon return to his home.<br/> <br/> <br/> Wanna bet there will be a parade.....at least in his home town.......<EMOJI seq="1...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated
Replies: 43
Views: 3138

Obama: Basic Standard Of Decency Allows Illegals To Be Treated

<t>RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama: "Basic Standard Of Decency" Allows Illegals To Be Treated<br/> <br/> President Barack Obama said he would be okay with illegal immigrants being treated in emergency rooms in some situations under his health care plan.<br/> <br/> Okay. So who will decide who gets...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Cash for Clunkers to end on Monday
Replies: 1
Views: 394

Cash for Clunkers to end on Monday

<t>AP Source: Cash for Clunkers to end on Monday<br/> <br/> Aug 20 04:29 PM US/Eastern<br/> <br/> By KEN THOMAS and STEPHEN MANNING<br/> <br/> WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration plans to end the popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program on Monday, giving car shoppers a few more days to ta...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Lockerbie bomber released.
Replies: 119
Views: 8023

Lockerbie bomber released.

<t>Let him go home. He fell under the Scotts legal jurisdiction and as such is governed by their rules. The US has executed foreign nationals and not even acknowledged the countries request for compassion. The families of those who were killed will just have to be satisfied with Scotland’s law and...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Social Human Rights
Topic: Pregnant Teacher
Replies: 36
Views: 7186

Pregnant Teacher

<t>Accountable;1232406 wrote: He was a date. Nice guy. Early signs are that he might be happy with no parental responsibility beyond financial. That's sad to me.<br/> <br/> <br/> Life is life and thus should always be welcomed. Congratulate her and offer her help.<br/> <br/> If any student sees her ...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Social Human Rights
Topic: Pregnant Teacher
Replies: 36
Views: 7186

Pregnant Teacher

Accountable;1232202 wrote: An unmarried, unattached, high school teacher is newly pregnant. Advice?


:eek: DOES YOUR WIFE KNOW!?
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Fashion Clothing
Topic: Michelle Obama's Shorts
Replies: 67
Views: 20091

Michelle Obama's Shorts

qsducks;1232642 wrote: No, he should sweat to death in a suit?


Do you honestly think he is without A/C wherever he goes....come on.
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Brett Favre - Nomad ??
Replies: 5
Views: 783

Brett Favre - Nomad ??

But you hvae to admit NOMAD........he is getting a bit long in the tooth........I still love him as a quarterback and hope he does well.....
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Mad Oz!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 6558

Happy Birthday Mad Oz!!!

Happy Birthday Mad Oz!!!
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Happy birthday chonsi...
Replies: 34
Views: 2219

Happy birthday chonsi...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHONSIGIRL! Sorry I'm a day late but I didn't log on yesterday....
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Fashion Clothing
Topic: Michelle Obama's Shorts
Replies: 67
Views: 20091

Michelle Obama's Shorts

<t>AussiePam;1232015 wrote: If this is the biggest scandal the usual bunch of scandalmongers can dig up......<br/> <br/> <br/> Zigackley! Ferpectly right!<br/> <br/> Jeez folks, it's not like she flashed her butt at anyone.......let's be sensible. As for the President running around with the jacket ...
by cigar898
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: England
Topic: No to War!
Replies: 71
Views: 33321

No to War!

<t>War is sometimes necessary because for some people (or some leaders of other countries), violence is the only language that is understood. Picture if you will someone breaking in to your house, armed to the teeth and hell bent on killing you. He will not stop to listen to your reason and so for y...

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