Hold on to your hats, we are moving into Autumn. Good bye beach kits. Hello leaves, Halloween and Christmas.
I must say I have been pleased lately with the variety of non-seasonal kits (birthday, outdoors etc.), and multi purpose kits being released. It feels like even though kit prices have gone up I can get multiple pages from the same kit, and because of the variety (extractions, doodles) in that kit, the pages have a completely different feel.
What "trend" are you loving these days?
What "trend" is going to pass you by?
Amy Martin has won two big (traditionally paper) scrapping contests this year. Do you think this will help bring newbies over to digital?
Have you entered any scrap contests outside of the Digi community?
Lets try to keep the pirate talk to the blogs devoted to the topic. (Just a request, but as always discuss what you want.)
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 300 of 300Kind of like when libs link to their stupid liberal sites.
Lol! I know! I have been SO tempted to post in that thread, but I know I would blow the whole thing up and ALOT of panties would get in a twist. Look like French Ruby is our token sane person though!
September 11, 2008 10:35 AM
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I've been VERY tempted to post my views and tell Andrea Burns how I think her holier than thou attitude isn't very Christian like. But I'm trying to be nice and less the sarcastic bitch I can be today. Maybe it's the full moon on Monday making me nice LOL.
And for politics, I'm a registered Democrat, but I've noticed the older I get, the more Republican I become. Someone mentioned the poor tend to vote Democrat. Sorry, but if I'm paying for your food and rent with my tax dollars, yes I think you should have to take life skills classes so you can get a job, and yes, I think you should be drug tested before you get your assistance money. I've seen too many people abuse the system, and unfortunately they ruin it for all the ones who don't.
The thing is, Obama is NOT Jesus. I'd rather keep more of my money and give it to the needy as I see fit. And that "very small income group" pretty much touches everybody making over $40K/year, including my retired parents living on a fixed income.
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That's not my understanding. I understand that the only people who would have higher taxes under Obama's plan are those making over 250K.
See this is part of the problem. Palin has turned the whole race into a personality contest. We need to stay focused on the issues. Palin is a beautiful, strong woman and she's sort of cool because she shoots moose and has 5 kids. These things are great, but they are not the qualifications I'm seeking in a VP. I'm afraid she's got everyone sidetracked and has turned the election into a culture war.
We should be talking about who's got the best plan for the economy, evergy, the environment, war and terrorism instead of talking about who said what about whom!
I am American and I see that it is usually the un-educated, gun-toting, bigoted rednecks who are going to vote McCain. Yes, there are also alot of rich, educated people who will vote him too, but they are usually rabid, gun-toting bigots also.
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Yep. This is true. And there are poor people and wealthy people on both sides. Also, here's what they say:
In Obama's Camp:
Majority of women
Blacks & minorities
People under 55
In McCain's Camp:
Majority of men
Evangelicals
People over 55
Yes, I am aware that many wealthy people vote Republican, but I don't care if someone has had an Ivy League education - if they do not think for themselves, are insular and self-serving, then they are not well-educated in my opinion.
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Can I say 'Amen'?
I think it goes a step further than whether they are educated or not. It's being open-minded instead of narrow-minded. It's being tolerant of differences instead of intolerant.
I grew up with one parent Democrat and one parent Republican and I always considered myself as an independent. But now, I see the Republicans as selfish and narrow-minded. Trying to convert the whole world to their own beliefs and thinking they are better than the people that were unfortunate enough to be born into poor families.
The poor are afraid that the republicans will put even more restrictions on their well-fare; heaven forbit send them to work.
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Can anyone say 'uneducated'????
Kind of like when libs link to their stupid liberal sites.
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Another educated, insightful, wealthy republican has posted.
And for politics, I'm a registered Democrat, but I've noticed the older I get, the more Republican I become.
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Maybe you are approaching 55! LOL! Just kidding - that is the age they use when classifying voters. Over 55 tends to be more Republican and under 55 tends to vote Democratic.
One interesting point that I read a few years back. The younger evangelicals (ex. twenty-somethings)are starting to question the evangelical alignment with conservatives. As the younger generation becomes more aware of the environment and more concerned with the poor, they are starting to be more open to the democrats. I thought that was very interesting.
"I've been VERY tempted to post my views and tell Andrea Burns how I think her holier than thou attitude isn't very Christian like."
Yep - me too. I can not believe how naive she is. There is simply no arguing with people who have such closed minds.
PLEASE, someone tell me how to turn off the banner ads at DST without having to do each one in Adblock
That's not my understanding. I understand that the only people who would have higher taxes under Obama's plan are those making over 250K.
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You know, those that make more than 250K are the ones that have spent half their lives in school and are now successfull professionals. Why would you punish those people for their success? On the other side you have those that dropped out for whatever reason and don't have the drive to better their lives. But they are the ones getting free money from the gov. This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves. This would straighten a lot of people out quickly when they don't get the free money and free housing anymore.
'This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves. This would straighten a lot of people out quickly when they don't get the free money and free housing anymore.'
September 11, 2008 4:14 PM
This is one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever heard. I sure do hope you never become seriously ill or disabled and unable to work. I wonder what you would think then about fending for yourself.
You know, those that make more than 250K are the ones that have spent half their lives in school and are now successfull professionals. Why would you punish those people for their success? On the other side you have those that dropped out for whatever reason and don't have the drive to better their lives. But they are the ones getting free money from the gov. This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves. This would straighten a lot of people out quickly when they don't get the free money and free housing anymore.
September 11, 2008 4:14 PM
Seriously one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read also. I became a single mom to three kids, not by choice but because it's the way things happened. I busted my ass to put myself through school, while raising three kids on my own, and now have a very successful career. I'll never make 250K a year, but I get nothing free from anybody. I'd love to make that kind of money, but it's never going to happen. It has nothing to do with not wanting to better myself. It has nothing to do with getting anything free from anyone. I am very successful and never dropped out of school. Life happens. If you're one of the fortunate ones that make that kind of money, bully for you. But how dare you have the audacity to lump those of us that don't into one big category like you just did.
bohoo ... life isn't fair. get over it
OK, this whole stereotyping thing makes me wanna puke.
I was really liberal in college and held the same stereotypes. Lib=enlightened, educated, defender of the poor, sensitive. Conservative=nasty old white evangelical bigot w/no intelligence.
It wasn't until I got out in the work world and got into some humbling situations that I realized my incredible arrogance.
There are knee jerk ideologues who spout their respective 'religion' on BOTH sides of the political spectrum.
My dad was a union organizer and always told me the Dems were for the 'working man'. Sadly, I don't think that's the case any more. The Dem's seem to have been hijacked by left wing special interest groups just like the right has been hijacked by the Christian Right.
I gotta laugh at the left=caring for the poor crap. The 'poor' people I see have cable TV and nicer clothes than I ever wore. It's the ones who make just enough money to not get assistance that really suffer. And let's talk about our multi billion (or is it trillion dollar) national debt. Helping the 'poor' isn't doing us any good when we are debting ourselves into oblivion cuz eventually the whole thing is gonna collapse and then we're all gonna be in trouble.
PS:
A recent study by Syracuse University professor Arthur C. Brooks outlines the truth behind the conservative generosity. Professor Brooks’ book, Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism, comes out on Friday. In the book, Brooks details how traditional conservatives are the most generous Americans, giving far more to charity than their more secular liberal counterparts.
I sure do hope you never become seriously ill or disabled and unable to work. I wonder what you would think then about fending for yourself.
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The problem is that those who pay in the most are also the ones who will not be eligible for payouts should the need arise. Should I ever fall into the unfortunate situation of needing anything from the government, I will indeed have to fend for myself. And you know what, I am totally fine with it. I am not losing a single second of sleep over this issue.
Because I am aware of my situation I have built a nice cushy nest egg so I will never fall in need. Not only are we punished for getting an education and holding jobs, now the taxman comes again and punishes me for thinking ahead. You know, I am sick – so sick – of the government playing Robin Hood. Enough is enough. Any candidate that will raise personal responsibility and lover government support is the candidate I’ll vote for.
You know, those that make more than 250K are the ones that have spent half their lives in school and are now successfull professionals. Why would you punish those people for their success? On the other side you have those that dropped out for whatever reason and don't have the drive to better their lives. But they are the ones getting free money from the gov. This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves. This would straighten a lot of people out quickly when they don't get the free money and free housing anymore.
September 11, 2008 4:14 PM
You got that right. I'm an attorney and so is my husband. We both worked really hard all of our adult lives to get to where we are, only to see more and more of our success be sucked away.
How do I encourage my kid to work hard in school and strive for success when I know that the rewards will just be taken away and given to the great unmotivated? I am all for helping the needy, and I give generously, but as the government takes more and more of my money, my contributions to charitable causes that I believe in will diminish. I'd rather do good work for those in need on my own terms.
This is one of the most ridiculous statements I have ever heard. I sure do hope you never become seriously ill or disabled and unable to work. I wonder what you would think then about fending for yourself.
September 11, 2008 4:22 PM
I'm totally fine with it. I've worked hard my entire life, and earned and saved my money wisely. Let me opt out of paying social security and I'll gladly donate every penny that I've ever paid in to get out of the system. I don't want anything from the government except for them to get the hell out of my life. I'm happy to rely on MYSELF if I become seriously ill or disabled. Can you say the same?
We should be talking about who's got the best plan for the economy, evergy, the environment, war and terrorism instead of talking about who said what about whom!
September 11, 2008 12:30 PM
I totally agree, which is why I'm casting my vote for the person who I feel is the least likely to expand the government, and that's McCain (although I think they're both pretty keen on expanding it).
I'm all for helping the truly poor and needy but a bloated system of extensive entitlements that sucks up taxpayer money is not the way to do it. You have too much government waste, too many people trying to 'game' the system...
I'm sick of politicians promising everone the moon because they're just gonna use TAXPAYER money to do it.
To be fair the Republicans have been just as bad about overspending. It's just totally out of control. Reagan talked about balancing the budget and now it's so totally out of control no one even dares suggesting that.
'I don't want anything from the government except for them to get the hell out of my life. I'm happy to rely on MYSELF if I become seriously ill or disabled. Can you say the same?'
September 11, 2008 5:02 PM
That's very easy for you to glibly say that now. But the fact is that some people do develop permanent illnesses or disabilities, many of whom are all alone in the world with no relatives to support them. They simply cannot take care of themselves, and thank goodness there is the state to support them. Even if they have worked hard and saved money, that will not last forever. If this happened to you, and you were in that situation, how do you propose you would look after yourself for the rest of your life without your health and absolutely no income?
There is a difference between people being disabled and UNABLE to work and people feeling entitled and UNWILLING to work.
I think this country could swing taking care of a few hundred thousand unfortunate souls, but this country cannot give a free ride to millions who simply abuse the system.
'This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves. This would straighten a lot of people out quickly when they don't get the free money and free housing anymore.'
People who have this attitude should take a trip to India, for example, and take a walk around the streets of Calcutta or Delhi. You would see the devestating effects of a country which offers no government assistance to the poor, sick or elderly. You would change your tune soon enough.
No, I don't think so. There also are people in India that don't live on the streets. Those are the ones that went to school for many many years and are now professionals.
I was thinking really hard and trying to think of a situation where I or my family received government support. I could not come up with one. That's because my parents had the same attitude and instilled it in us kids. We fend for ourselves. We are the architects of our lifes.
"There also are people in India that don't live on the streets. Those are the ones that went to school for many many years and are now professionals."
I never suggested that every single person in India lives on the street. But MANY do. They have to beg to survive. The sights you see in the city streets would break your heart. Many people will never have the chance to go to school and many can never escape their disadvantages because of the caste system. You cannot be so simplistic and equate it to the American system. Working hard does not always equal success in life, and if you think it does, then you really need to educate yourself.
"I was thinking really hard and trying to think of a situation where I or my family received government support. I could not come up with one. That's because my parents had the same attitude and instilled it in us kids. We fend for ourselves. We are the architects of our lifes."
September 11, 2008 5:28 PM
Well, that is a very admirable work ethos to hold, but you surely you must accept that many people have situations arise in their life over which they have no control, and if they need assistance for a time, then they should not be condemned for that. You have have been lucky in that your family has never needed government assistance up to now (neither has mine), but it may not always be so. Just remember that. Life is never black and white.
I never suggested that every single person in India lives on the street. But MANY do. They have to beg to survive. The sights you see in the city streets would break your heart. Many people will never have the chance to go to school and many can never escape their disadvantages because of the caste system. You cannot be so simplistic and equate it to the American system. Working hard does not always equal success in life, and if you think it does, then you really need to educate yourself.
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Funny how you chose to pick India as an example. India is a great example of religion gone bad. If people are held back by their own religious believes, well then you cannot help them. They need to be willing to help themselves first.
I'd LOVE to see some statistics that show how many of the Indian Christans and Indian Buddhist are among the poor.
You cannot be so simplistic and equate it to the American system.
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Then how come you do?
I didn't equate it to the American system - you did. You said that the people who don't live on the streets are those who went to school for many years and worked hard to become professionals. This implies that those who DO live on the streets are there because they did not work hard enough. This is such an American way of thinking and I pointed out that this cannot be applied to India as there are many other factors involved in the destitution so prevalent there. Indeed, this way of thinking (that if someone is not successful in life it is their own fault)should not really be applied to any country, even America.
According to Wikipedia:
Indian literacy rate:64.8%
literacy among Buddists:72.7%
literacy among Christians:80.3%
What is your point?
i worked every day of my life, until i came out of a coma, lying in a hospital bed, paralyzed from the neck down. i've worked every day since to do things doctors told me i'd never do again. i ask for nothing i'm not willing to bust my ass to earn.
but i know how completely hopeless a person can feel. i know what it's like to wish for death. most of all, i know all the things i DON'T know - and try to hold a little compassion in my heart for people in crap circumstances. sometimes you get dealt cards you didn't make plans for. everything you've saved is wiped out in a matter of months, and you still have a mortgage to pay, hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospital bills left.
i have no idea what the answer is. the REALLY sad thing? neither does anyone else.
Abortion\Choice, sex Education and gay marraige are not polarizing issues for me.
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I don't think these issues should even come up when talking of governments and it annoys me no end that it does. I don't think any electoral candidate should have these issues as a platform. Telling people who they can marry, when to have children and how many, what to teach them, etc. etc. etc. It reeks of those countries who have had and do have dictatorships, can we say China, Russia, the Eastern Bloc.
We should be talking about who's got the best plan for the economy, evergy, the environment, war and terrorism instead of talking about who said what about whom!
September 11, 2008 12:30 PM
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Ah, but it's far easier to wrap your mind around some mud slinging because everyone understands it.
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September 11, 2008 3:17 PM
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I don't know what you are doing, but when I installed the Adblock, all the banner ads were off automatically.
It's the ones who make just enough money to not get assistance that really suffer.
September 11, 2008 4:53 PM
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Agreed. That about sums up my childhood.
There is a difference between people being disabled and UNABLE to work and people feeling entitled and UNWILLING to work.
I think this country could swing taking care of a few hundred thousand unfortunate souls, but this country cannot give a free ride to millions who simply abuse the system.
September 11, 2008 5:14 PM
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Agreed and it's the same in so many countries. In Australia, we have "The Dole", which is government assisted money for people out of work. There was complete outrage by the abusers of the system a few years ago when the government decided that applicants had to prove that they had actually been in some kind of work, before they were allowed the assistance. I thought this should have been the case in the first place and never understood why it wasn't.
Another educated, insightful, wealthy republican has posted.
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Damn right biotch! (((((hugs))))
ZzZzZzZzzz... Someone wake me when the political talk is over, k? Isn't there something scrap-related that we can talk about?
This whole system stinks. I wish they would just do away with all the public assisstance and let everyone fend for themselves.
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I might have agreed with you until the day came that my husband was involuntarily laid off leaving us with no income and no health insurance. The assistance we received helped us tremendously during the short time we needed it. Not everyone has that Ivy League degree and can fend for themselves when they are left with ZERO income. There is a difference between people who need the assistance and people who abuse it.
ZzZzZzZzzz... Someone wake me when the political talk is over, k? Isn't there something scrap-related that we can talk about?
September 11, 2008 10:17 PM
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Why don't you start then? The scrap talk bores me as much as the political and religious, mostly because it's always the same.
Was anyone else tempted to post in the 'featured designer' thread that a designer that actually participates on the site should be a featured designer? I'm sick of most of the featured designers being ones that never seem to participate, other than putting up banner ads.
'I don't want anything from the government except for them to get the hell out of my life. I'm happy to rely on MYSELF if I become seriously ill or disabled. Can you say the same?'
September 11, 2008 5:02 PM
That's very easy for you to glibly say that now. But the fact is that some people do develop permanent illnesses or disabilities, many of whom are all alone in the world with no relatives to support them. They simply cannot take care of themselves, and thank goodness there is the state to support them. Even if they have worked hard and saved money, that will not last forever. If this happened to you, and you were in that situation, how do you propose you would look after yourself for the rest of your life without your health and absolutely no income?
September 11, 2008 5:09 PM
Those are the people I'm all for helping. It's the lazy asses who make living on public assistance as their career that I think we should cut loose.
I stated before that I've worked hard and saved. I would not need assistance if I were to become permanently disabled, because I've planned for a situation like that. Isn't that what responsible people do? I don't EVER intend to be dependent on the government to support me, no matter what the circumstances. Of course I'll be criticized for doing so, although I don't really get that. I'll never be sucking off other people's hard earned tax money.
How fortunate you are that you've been in a position to plan for such eventualities. Rather hard for those on minimum wage jobs to do the same, yet without minimum wage workers the economy (and indeed the whole American economic system) would fall over.
"I stated before that I've worked hard and saved. I would not need assistance if I were to become permanently disabled, because I've planned for a situation like that. Isn't that what responsible people do? I don't EVER intend to be dependent on the government to support me, no matter what the circumstances. Of course I'll be criticized for doing so, although I don't really get that. I'll never be sucking off other people's hard earned tax money."
Well, if you have enough money already saved to last you the rest of your life plus enough to pay for any potential medical bills you are indeed in a very fortunate position and must be extrememly wealthy. Yet I do take issue with you implying that if someone does not have this vast fortune at their disposal then they are not 'responsible' people. People on low incomes or those from a disadvantaged background will find it all but impossible to plan for those eventualities, no matter how much they might want to.
Well, if you have enough money already saved to last you the rest of your life plus enough to pay for any potential medical bills you are indeed in a very fortunate position and must be extrememly wealthy. Yet I do take issue with you implying that if someone does not have this vast fortune at their disposal then they are not 'responsible' people. People on low incomes or those from a disadvantaged background will find it all but impossible to plan for those eventualities, no matter how much they might want to.
September 12, 2008 7:47 AM
Very well said, thank you!
How fortunate you are that you've been in a position to plan for such eventualities. Rather hard for those on minimum wage jobs to do the same, yet without minimum wage workers the economy (and indeed the whole American economic system) would fall over.
September 12, 2008 7:36 AM
I knew it. I worked hard in school, I work hard in my career, I bust my ass to get ahead on my own, I save my money and dont' live beyond my means, I give to charity, and plan for my future and yet I'm the one vilified.
Well screw you. I came from nothing, but I had ambition and motivation. I worked my way through school and made sure I never got pregnant at an early age. I never wanted to be one of those minimum wage workers who live paycheck to paycheck in fear of losing their jobs. Sad that it's looked down upon.
And yes, I do think it's irresponsible for people, especially those with children, to not do at least SOMETHING to try to secure their future. I know several young professionals who pass on health insurance because it might tap into their partying money. To me, that's just insanity. They think they're young and healthy and don't need insurance, but disaster is only one car accident away.
I would work two jobs to make sure I had insurance and some basic retirement savings if I had to. In fact, when I was in college, I was flat broke, so I worked three jobs to get me through school and keep a roof over my head, and a few pennies in the bank for emergencies, and I never used credit cards.
Well screw you. I came from nothing, but I had ambition and motivation. I worked my way through school and made sure I never got pregnant at an early age. I never wanted to be one of those minimum wage workers who live paycheck to paycheck in fear of losing their jobs. Sad that it's looked down upon.
No one is looking down on it. Good for you for what you've accomplished. What we're looking down on is your attitude about those of us who don't make 250 k+ a year. Those of us who don't have enough to stash away for a rainy day. The way you lumped everybody in a lower tax bracket than you into one big lump sum.
Of course there are low lifes in this country who take advantage of everything there is free, there always has been and always will be. And yes indeed there are lots of people in this country who are lazy and completely unmotivated. But you very nicely assumed in your post that that includes everyone in a lower tax bracket than you. And you didn't expect to get smacked for that generalization? Give me a break.
ZzZzZzZzzz... Someone wake me when the political talk is over, k? Isn't there something scrap-related that we can talk about?
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What, you mean the same tired, petty gossip repeated ad nauseum?
I find political arguments refreshing. I would rather see some threads at DST where people get real instead of the same plastic kumbaya nicey nicey pablum. I used to get so depressed by scrap formums because of all the twittering about nonsensical stuff - it's like does anyone out there have a brain or care about anything more serious than designer X's new kit?
I think you can work extremely hard and be extremely pro-active and responsible in planning for your future but that's no guarantee. Life happens and I've known hardworking individuals who found themselves in dire straits...my friend is one of them and she's trying to get a little financial relief but she resents the fact that the relief agencies are flooded w/immigrants signing up for all sorts of entitlements and she is having a hard time getting anything.
"Well screw you. I came from nothing, but I had ambition and motivation. I worked my way through school and made sure I never got pregnant at an early age. I never wanted to be one of those minimum wage workers who live paycheck to paycheck in fear of losing their jobs. Sad that it's looked down upon."
Well, someone has a big chip on their shoulder. People are not looking down on you for doing well in life. They are reproaching you for being naive and arrogant. If you came from nothing yourself, I would have thought that you would have some compassion for the people who are still there. Not everyone who has a poor start in life is able to life themselves out of it. It is very lucky that you were able to do it. But remember that everyone has different life circumstances and many are not so fortunate.
"Well screw you. I came from nothing, but I had ambition and motivation. I worked my way through school and made sure I never got pregnant at an early age. I never wanted to be one of those minimum wage workers who live paycheck to paycheck in fear of losing their jobs. Sad that it's looked down upon."
Well, someone has a big chip on their shoulder. People are not looking down on you for doing well in life. They are reproaching you for being naive and arrogant. If you came from nothing yourself, I would have thought that you would have some compassion for the people who are still there. Not everyone who has a poor start in life is able to life themselves out of it. It is very lucky that you were able to do it. But remember that everyone has different life circumstances and many are not so fortunate.
September 12, 2008 12:27 PM
I don't. I'm all for people doing what they can. When people truly need help, I'm totally for it.
NEVER did I say anything about looking down on people who make less than $250K a year. I"m one of them. I don't make that kind of money. I look down on people who expect the government to support them, not those who need help now and then, and to me there's a huge difference. THat doesn't make me naive, and it doesn't make me arrogant.
Honestly, the only chip I have on my shoulder is hearing how successful people should be somehow doing more for those who refuse to do anything. I'm freaking tired of that. I think that the government should quit taking my money.
I give plenty of money to the needy, and I volunteer down in 'the hood' every week for people who are really down on their luck. I'd just rather help people on MY OWN TERMS. I hope that those of you who think I'm smug are donating your own time and efforts for those less fortunate.
Can you not see that I see a huge difference between people who are trying and those who refuse to try? Maybe I'm not the one with the chip after all.
As for the assistance/immigrants situation. I think it's terrible that your friend can't get help because of illegals. That's just totally wrong to me.
So how much do you Obama supporters REALLY know about him? How many times has he voted "Present" rather than to take a stand on anything that might be a stumbling-block to him later? How did he manage to get his opponent taken off the ballot so he could run uncontested for his senate seat? How many times has he sent his minions to try to dig up dirt on his political opponents? (He has a long history of doing that!) He just starts smearing everyone else, so he can sail right through without ever being really scrutinized. How many people have tried looking into HIS past the way he has his team looking into Sara Palin's? Why is it that all of his school records, many of his senatorial voting records, his medical records, even his records in any volunteer capacity and as a "community organizer" ALL seem to be MISSING or un-obtainable?? Do you know WHY he will not put his hand on his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance, and WHY he would not wear a flag pin on his lapel? Do you know that he was schooled in Islam while attending Islamic school as a teenager? Do you know WHY he uses the term "Typical white person" when referring to his own Grandmother? (and if McCain or anyone else used the phrase "typical black person" he would be vilified to the ends of the earth!) Do you know what he believes about "Black Liberation Theology" and how ALL white people are portrayed as evil enemies who oppress people of any other races? Are you aware of his heavily Marxist-influenced philosophy?
http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/video.aspx?RsrcID=2036
"Can you not see that I see a huge difference between people who are trying and those who refuse to try? Maybe I'm not the one with the chip after all."
Of course. Nobody would want their money to go to people who are just too lazy too work. But you seemed to have the attitude that everybody who is poor is irresponsible and hasn't worked hard enough. That is what has annoyed people, because it simply is not true.
I can't believe some of the ignorant posts on this blog. I am a registered Democrat, but quite frankly, I vote on issues and have no party line loyalties.
I consider myself educated, hard working, and inching on that 250k mark. And YES, I am a woman. I understand how difficult it is for women to move up the corporate ladder, and for that, I feel strongly about feminist issues. Am I bra burner or crazy hippie? No.
Posting such generalizations is WHAT is wrong with the party system, what is wrong when you vote based on radical religious beliefs, and what is wrong with being so narrow minded.
I am not on welfare, way under 55, believe in women's rights, not a crazy liberal. Who is that that posted that statistic on how many Christians are more educated? OMG, you make me ashamed to be an American.
How dare we be so arrogant. Isn't this what "we" hate about "them", those crazy terrorist Islam loving people (I'm being sarcastic in case some of you wealthy educated Republicans don't get it)? Do you realize that you are sounding just like "those" people that you probably hate. It's sad because it's some radical folks like I've seen on this board that lumps Americans into one group with the Us against Them mentality.
I am sorry to burst some of your bubbles, but the bible was also written by men and interpreted as such. Just as the Koran can be interpreted in radical ways to invoke terrorism. Don't you see the analogy? Please open up your eyes and mind. The world is a big big place with lots of colorful people, religions, cultures. I believe in a good, fair, loving God. Do you seriously think that he loves you more than the other people who live good lives but just are not Christian? Do you really think God is as narrow minded? Earth is just one planet in this vast universe, not to mention that Christians are just a portion of the world population. Please do not be so self-centered, arrogant, ignorant, and really, you are also being cruel and judgmental.
I know I am not going to be able to convince anyone, and sadly, it does not matter. The world is actually shrinking, consider the global economy, actually think that maybe there are other cultures and that other people also matter. I love America and am so sad to see it deteriorate slowly.
Obama is not a black man. You have to be %12 of an ethnicity to claim it. He is a white Arab with some African American roots.
Obama:
6.25% Black
43.75% Arab
50.00% White
As if it matters........
Normally it would not matter. When you are claiming to be a black man, hate half of what you are and use black voters then it should matter. No?
He's not black enough. He's not really a "true" Christian, I know because he doesn't belong to my church. At least McCain is true to his white side. OMG. I am not even an Obama supporter, but stop mudding the issues. DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY, THE WAR CRISIS, THE US' PLACE IN THE WORLD, OIL CRISIS, ON AND ON. Then focus on the real issues. Bring those up to whomever you want to vote for. Talk about what SHOULD matter and make the candidates focus on those.
It is very important to me that a presidential candidate would lie about their race. What for? Other things can be explained. Why the big lie about his race? He is making that an issue. And people do care about those things. That is why McCain is ahead in the Gallup polls.
You have an axe to grind and your opinion blatantly reflects your bias. Refusing to do something as simple as capitalize the word "Bible" and making sure "Koran" WAS capitalized shows you're biased.
You epitomize what's wrong with ANY other faith that cannot tolerate or show respect for a different faith. I don't see Christians telling other Christians to go blow up a building because the people inside it pray differently from them.
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I am sorry to burst some of your bubbles, but the bible was also written by men and interpreted as such. Just as the Koran can be ....
I know I am not going to be able to convince anyone, and sadly, it does not matter. The world is actually shrinking, consider the global economy, actually think that maybe there are other cultures and that other people also matter. I love America and am so sad to see it deteriorate slowly.
September 12, 2008 3:19 PM
No, but they were reprehensible for burning the witches and, the Inquisition and the Crusades. People of peace? Christians? Righto....
Nice spin.....
Christians are just as radical as members of any other religion.
Is it really that crazy to think there's something out there bigger than yourself? Is it so odd to believe that something huge and wonderful made you in total love? Is it going to hurt you to hope and have faith? Does it make you angry to that there are people that are genuinely happy because they have a relationship with God?
You claim it's like the big easter bunny and santa, and yet you teach your children about these things. So it's not really all that wrong is it?
Almost every christian can tell you why they believe, how they KNOW he is real. Some can even tell you stories that would completely confirm the presence of God and Jesus christ to them. Things that could only come from God. Can you give me a good solid reason to believe that it's all a fairytale? I have yet to hear one.
Just because you close your ears to what is true and you harden your heart against the very thing that breathed life into you doesn't mean it isn't real.
Maybe you should try and prove that it isn't real. Just like the guy who wrote "A Case for Christ".
"Almost every christian can tell you why they believe, how they KNOW he is real. Some can even tell you stories that would completely confirm the presence of God and Jesus christ to them."
Just like sick patients who receive a placebo drug without knowing it and then report a marked improvement in their health. These people, too, will tell you how they KNOW the drug has helped them. Doesn't make it true, however. Belief is a powerful thing, but it is not always the same as reality.
Maybe you should try and prove that it isn't real. Just like the guy who wrote "A Case for Christ".
I have read this book and it was one of the worst examples of supposed scholarship I have ever read - terrible clunky writing, a clear bias and weak arguments. If this is the book you suggest to convince people of god's existence you are going to need to do a lot better.
'You claim it's like the big easter bunny and santa, and yet you teach your children about these things. So it's not really all that wrong is it?'
Except we don't grow up and continue to believe in the Easter Bunny do we?
Thing is, you don't need a book or a n organized institution to discern the truth. It was there long before the Xtians wrote their mythology- before the Jews also.
But I don't need anyone's agreement to validate my beliefs.
That's the difference. I don't need anyone to agree with me. I can believe without a rah rah squad. But Xtians castigate everyone who fails agree with them. Don't give me the testimony and witnessing ideology. I don't believe it. I think it's more of a bully tactic of "get with our program or else".
You have an axe to grind and your opinion blatantly reflects your bias. Refusing to do something as simple as capitalize the word "Bible" and making sure "Koran" WAS capitalized shows you're biased.
You epitomize what's wrong with ANY other faith that cannot tolerate or show respect for a different faith. I don't see Christians telling other Christians to go blow up a building because the people inside it pray differently from them.
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okay i wrote that whole long post you just responded to. i did not realize i did not put a capital B in front of Bible and a capital K in front of Koran. I read the Bible not the Koran but LOL OMG. Seriously? I am sorry that bothered you so much. That's too friggin funny. Let other things bother you and try to catch errors, and yes, it was just an honest error, elsewhere. There is always fault in everything. What about anything else I wrote about?
I see some normal posts just now. Maybe non radical people just came home from work and now posting.
I think I need to learn to walk away because sometimes I feel like I'm talking to a wall.
I'm sorry to anyone where I forgot to capitalize something or misspelled something. I must get back to grinding my axe it seems.
Almost every christian can tell you why they believe, how they KNOW he is real. Some can even tell you stories that would completely confirm the presence of God and Jesus christ to them. Things that could only come from God. Can you give me a good solid reason to believe that it's all a fairytale? I have yet to hear one.
Just because you close your ears to what is true and you harden your heart against the very thing that breathed life into you doesn't mean it isn't real.
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Hmm, that's because every time I try and explain my ideologies to a Christian, they refuse to listen. I could give you stories that would completely confirm the non presence of god, but would you listen? I doubt it. Good for you that you have a faith, I don't and I don't need nor want one. Oh, and just because I don't believe what you believe, doesn't mean I have a hard heart. How very black and white you are, it is either one thing or another.
You do have a heart heart toward God. That's just the simple truth. And if he's not real then it shouldn't really matter.
I would actually love to hear your stories..
That is hard heart for the grammar police.
You do have a heart heart toward God. That's just the simple truth. And if he's not real then it shouldn't really matter.
I would actually love to hear your stories..
September 13, 2008 2:10 AM
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Now you have clarified, I understand.
I can bet if you hear my stories, you would just say - that's God's will - or some other Christian platitude, no offence, but it's what I usually hear. If you worked in the field that I work in, you would find it very hard to keep faith or understand why things are the way they are.
I dont have an answer for that but it does not disprove his existence. Those are just the horrible effects of a really messed up world that we live in. And you would be surprised at the stories some Christians have lived through and still believe. I guess at the end of the day we are all presented with it and we have the choice to believe or not.
There you go again... black or white, Christian or heathen, believe or not believe.
Why always so simplistic? The choice is NOT 'you agree with me and are a believer, or you don't and are a non-believer'.
** more stuff edited out because I can't go through all this crap again **
Sorry, but I think the Bible and all the other various versions of other faiths are the greatest works of fiction of all time. Were they truly written by the people who lived those stories? At least the Bible has been edited and changed so many times, who's to know what's what anymore? I'm sure religion was created way back when because someone wanted power over the general masses and they were to uneducated to question what that person was saying. So, if they didn't follow what he said (because it was most likely a man), they'd be stricken by something awful. Is there a greater entity? Maybe, but show me proof.
err.. can we talk about something digi???
You can always go to DST for that.
Thing is, you don't need a book or a n organized institution to discern the truth. It was there long before the Xtians wrote their mythology- before the Jews also.
But I don't need anyone's agreement to validate my beliefs.
That's the difference. I don't need anyone to agree with me. I can believe without a rah rah squad. But Xtians castigate everyone who fails agree with them. Don't give me the testimony and witnessing ideology. I don't believe it. I think it's more of a bully tactic of "get with our program or else".
September 12, 2008 10:57 PM
I so totally agree. It's very disheartening to see how hard-hearted and judgemental so many who claim to be Christians can be.
You can always go to DST for that.
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Yeah? Well, you can always go to political blogs to discuss politics. What a novel idea considering this is a scrapping blog.
Well, if you want to talk about something digi why not just do it, instead of waiting for someone else to do it??
I started something digi, but it was ignored. I can go to DST for that too.
Is it really that crazy to think there's something out there bigger than yourself? Is it so odd to believe that something huge and wonderful made you in total love? Is it going to hurt you to hope and have faith? Does it make you angry to that there are people that are genuinely happy because they have a relationship with God?
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Yes, for me it is absolutely peculiar to think there is something bigger out there that created me. What is bible for you is science book for me. I thrive on cold hard facts of science.
I am not angry that other people are happy with their faith. I don't care! I get very angry when those people try to shove their faith down my throat.
Hey look at this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Bqf23u-40&feature=related
That's what I think!
OK, I know it's been said before, but holy freakin cow how condescending can that PicTales chick be? Even when she's asking for help she's condescending. I wouldn't give her my mac and cheese recipe if we were the last 2 people on Earth.
How on earth is she condescending?? She is just asking for a recipe, for god's sake! I have read her post twice and I can see no condescending attitude. Remember, if she says something in a way which is slightly different than you might say it, she is not American and should not be reproached for having a different idiolect. I would like to see your attempts at producing a flawless, gramatically perfect and colloquial piece of writing in a language whch is not your mother tongue.
OK, I know it's been said before, but holy freakin cow how condescending can that PicTales chick be? Even when she's asking for help she's condescending.
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OK I'm officially sick of people ragging of Prabitha. It's pretty clear she speaks formal business English and it's not her native language. She busted her butt at DST and offered people el-cheapo prints.
You are making her the new "Lindsay Jane" (yet people act 10 times as snotty and condescending here but since they're anon they can't get bashed)...
Dear Sept 12 at 2:49,
You gotta be kiddin me? What a load of propaganda!
In case you don't know, videos like this probably have the opposite effect because most people aren't so stupid to believe a video like that. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the posts in this forum when someone posted that nonsense:
https://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=284156
Hey look at this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Bqf23u-40&feature=related
That's what I think!
September 14, 2008 12:56 AM
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Uh, what? This lead me to a page about some guy saying bitch please.
um time for a new thread!
I think all politicians should retire and take up scrapbooking...ROTFL...
^^ ITA
so they can go on smack blogs and anon smack each other. LOL
Speaking of Christianity...
A friend of mine who received his PhD in religious studies, and who works for religious tolerance has had very compelling talks.
Take Easter for instance. It is directly derived from the name of a pagan goddess, Ostara. Her name was derived from the ancient word for spring: "eastre." Hmm.. sound familiar there Christians? This pagan celebration of earth, fertility and new beginnings is documented as early as 300 B.C. Quite a lot earlier than the recorded birth of a man known as Jesus.
The point being that Easter is not a holiday originating in the fable of a man rising from the dead. It is was/is a pagan ritual celebrating the coming of spring and the re-birth of earth, practiced by a people centuries before Jesus ever cried his first breath.
If more people would actually dig in and question the doctrines that mankind has been spoon fed for centuries, it might be easier to comprehend that you all believe in the same things - blind faith in a supreme, higher power being. For the pagans, it was the earth and her goddesses, for the Christian's, it is their guy Jesus & his mother Mary. For the Hindus, it is the life of Krishna, the second person of the Hindu Trinity, etc. etc.
Most of the Christian holidays were stolen from Pagan rituals, so it would be easier to convert them.
The Christians usurped the pagan rituals/customs/holidays in order to make it easier for the pagans to swallow the New Doctrine.
Every single Christian holiday can trace its roots to pagan origins.
Christmas=Yule. Easter=Ostara. All Saints/All. May Day/Mary's Day=Beltane.Souls/Halloween=Samhain.Dig deeper and you will find more.
So tell me, when one bitches about Halloween, is because it's too Christian or too pagan?
So tell me, when one bitches about Halloween, is because it's too Christian or too pagan?
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Around here it's because they all pretend their kids eat rice cakes and apples for snacks, and their precious darlings NEVER eat candy. They make it all about the candy and that's why they bitch about it here.
anonymous said...
I think all politicians should retire and take up scrapbooking...ROTFL...
September 15, 2008 9:55 PM
No, don't ruin a good thing.
I've never understood why Americans, who are generally so overtly Christian, celebrate Halloween in the first place. Most other English speaking countries don't. All this dressing up and frightening away ghosties and ghoulies just seems such a contradiction.
Most of the Christian holidays were stolen from Pagan rituals, so it would be easier to convert them.
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Well beat me with a stupid stick and I thought it was Sam Walton who invented all these holidays.
I heard it was Hallmark.
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