Are you a chocolate snob? Do you eat any old kind of chocolate or are you a connoisseur?
As a child, I looked forward to my chocolate Easter bunnies, Hershey bars and Nestle crunch bars, as an adult, I can’t eat that stuff. It tastes greasy and waxy. Did the formula for American milk chocolate change or did my tastes change? What kinds of chocolate do you like? Milk or dark? Truffles? European [...]
Who has had a decent Easter?
We had a religious service (extremely early in the morning, after which I fell asleep again), dinner and an outing, riding around the countryside. Bright sun, cold, still some snow on the ground but much of it gone; I took some digital pix but mostly I left that up to the real photographers — I’m [...]
Today is National Pretzel Day! Do U like them? Did U know they are believed to be the oldest snack?
How do you like your pretzel? Thick or thin? Straight or twisted? Crisp and crunchy, or soft? Salted, unsalted, mustard flavored, perhaps? There’s no shortage of types of pretzels. If you are having trouble deciding which ones, we suggest you mix a bunch of different types of pretzels in a big bowl, and grab a [...]
Who do public speakers pay the most attention to while they are speaking/making their speech?
Beautiful people, Weird-looking people, Friends/Family, ETC.Please, this is a
In this day and age, are ‘good’ people swimming upstream?
like salmon runs, being wiped out by predators and the environment. more obstacles in the way. every year it is more difficult to reach the spawning grounds, every year there are fewer and fewer? remember Reagan’s ‘trickle down’ economic theory? do we have trickle down corruption, greed, lack of responsibility/accountability, ad nauseam?am I losing perspective, [...]
Does anyone have advice for me to keep my guy friends from liking me?
Almost every male friend I have had has started to like me…. I don’t give them reasons to.. I don’t flirt or anything. What can I do so they will stop? Please help
Here’s a Reason To Keep Them Tax Rebates Coming?
Vanity Fair reported the other day about the cost of Cindy McCain’s opening night outfit.Cindy McCain’s $300,000 Outfit
But if that wasn’t enough, it is reported that it was paid for with GW’s tax cuts. Tax cuts that McCain wants to keep permanent. No Wonder! Check this out.Bush’s Tax Cuts Pay For Cindy’s Outfit
According to an [...]
Arundhati Roy, who has been the basis for my last few questions, once said this:
"Soviet-style communism failed, not because it was intrinsically evil, but because it was flawed. It allowed too few people to usurp too much power. Twenty-first-century market capitalism, American-style, will fail for the same reasons. Both are edifices constructed by human intelligence, undone by human nature."
Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
why is it people do not look and see who all the presidential candidates are before they vote?
When people would ask who I was going to vote for I said Bob Barr and they would say who is Bob Barr. If you care about your country take time and search who you could vote for.
Why is it that everyone thinks all the illegal immigrants are from Mexico?
Most of the illegal aliens are not Mexican. (they are not Mexican citizens) Most are from all over South America, and they illegally crossed into Mexico, to get to the U.S.
Countries mentioned in this Post: United States, Mexico
How Can I, 13 Years Old, Get A Life?
My parents really messed me up by letting me stay at home all day, which took away all the social qualities I had. Now i’m a shy, braces ‘n’ glasses compunerd. I used to be okay with it, not care, but everyday my nerdy ass is tearing up, because my hormones caught up with my [...]
What do you think of the remarks by the Judge who asked Miss California her opinon on gay mairrage?
I think the judge was wrong for saying hateful things about the model. If he didn’t want her opinion, then why in the world did he ask her?? People should be free to say their opinion without fear of retaliation. It’s called free-speech, and freedom of religion. I say good for [...]
As a conservative, what do you think President Obama is doing right? All this talk of uniting.
Is there anything that you feel he is doing that is good for our country? Is there anything that you would like to see the republicans in congress compromise on?
What can be done to combat obesity in American youth?
With the advancement in electronic media children are going out to play less and lacking exercise. The availability of fast foods and having working parents who often don’t have time to cook nutrionally balanced meals are contributing to an unhealthy nutrional imbalance.
What should be done to reduce and prevent obesity in our young that [...]
Does anyone else find the recent McCain’s ad about Obama not visiting the wounded troops deceiving?
McCain should be ashamed! So much for the straight talking express! This man has the nerve to say Obama found time to go to the gym and not visit the wounded? The pictures of Obama in that gym where taken by the Department of Defense in a gym visiting troops! What a liar this guy [...]
What does it mean to scalp burmuda grass? How is it done?
I have to do this for a friend who is away tomorrow…he asked me to scalp the Bermuda and bag it.. so it that just mowing it with a bag on the mower? Not to smart when it comes to landscaping…
Countries mentioned in this Post: Bermuda
Today is Tell a Story Day, would U share your favorite story, or tell me a made up story, please?
This is one of my favorites A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled [...]
What does your avatar mean?
Mine is a photo of a professor from U.C.S.F. that makes over $270,000 in salary (plus far more in speakers fees and board appointments) a year at an anti-poverty rally on Russian Hill in San Francisco. A wealthy, supposedly educated publicity whore. Just like me. LOL
San Francisco
Cities mentioned in this Post: San FranciscoCountries [...]
When you listen to music do you focus on the lyrics?
I appreciate it all..this song has special meanings to me..The Beatles were great lyricists …I also like to really Rock but I try and analyze the content…
Would you vote for an atheist president? If yes or no, please explain why.
Our personal beliefs, particularly the religious ones, do greatly influence our actions in practically everything, and so I have always wondered if a president who is free from specific beliefs would tend to be more objective and more tolerant to the beliefs of others due to the lack of prejudice coming from her or his [...]
How’s the weather in your neck of the woods?
Here in Toronto area it is pouring buckets and my backyard looks like a swimming hole. Very depressing! (but typical). Are you having a beautiful spring day where you are?
Toronto
Cities mentioned in this Post: TorontoCountries mentioned in this Post: Canada
I am a global warming skeptic: Would you agree that this is a decent reason to question it?
http://www.dailytech.com/Myth+of+Consensus+Explodes+APS+Opens+Global+Warming+Debate/article12403.htmI respect those that disagree as it is seemingly a worthy cause (anyone with half a brain would want to save the planet, it makes sense in that reguard). However, after having wondered as why much of the theory is purported by ‘new’ types of big industry (mass media, ‘green’ companies, lobbyists) I now [...]
If you could change one thing in your past, what would it be?
If you could, would you? Like the old Jimmy Stewart movie "It’s a Wonderful Life," he got to see what life was without him being born. His family was poor, his Love married someone else, his children never came to be. This is a tricky one, because the real question is are you happy with [...]
can anybody help me out here?
situation:girl asks me to homecoming. for like two weeks, she keeps wanting to hang out with me. we go on our first date, and everything goes great. then, when asked if we’re dating, she says no. but i ask her if were going to homecoming as ‘friends’ or ‘dates’ and she says ‘dates’.now, for the [...]
Have you ever seen a music video that really made you laugh?
Check out this one by a band called "No More Kings" It is a funny take on the Karate Kid movie. And it has some funny scenes with all of the original cast members. And the scene at the end between William Zabka and Ralph Machio is hilarious. The song is called "Sweep The Leg". [...]
are we heading for a stock market crash? are things getting as bad as it seems? and what are the
consequences if this happens??? i want to ask this cause i was directed to look at the financial things to day by a freind of mine he was saying that the dow had dropped by 500 points, then after about 3 hours or so it had dropped by another 300 points…. so [...]
What is a Christian?
what does it take to be considered a real christian? what do Christians do? I just want to let people know that I have a relationship with God, although that relationship is personal & only I would really understand it, I want to know if that is even legit. to be a christian do you [...]
Christian Nation and Torture. Are these two ideas in conflict?
My point is not to say that we are a Christian Nation because I don’t believe that to be the case. Some of the same people who proclaim the USA to be a Christian Nation are now also defending the Bush administration torture practices. Just curious what others think about this. Is it Christian to [...]
Wedding season is upon us. Do you have any wedding stories to share?
I will share a couple of incidents from weddings I have attended:
Bride wore a beautiful white dress with a modest train. It was very demure – long sleeves, heart shaped neckline. But… on the bustle area she had a HUGE RED BOW, of the sort one uses at Christmas on the front door, Something for [...]
help me please can you give me a laugh please
i need a pick me up please ive had a whole day in hospital having all sorts of tests done cause i keep getting chest problems at the mo and yet again all the tests have come back clear, so im now gonna have to have more tests lol, i need a pick me up [...]
My best friend is graduating from Grad school with his Masters. What is the best gift i can give?
His graduation is on May 8th. I was wondering what would be the most beautiful gift I can give him? Should it be related to the degree that he got? He majored in Mass Media-Communications/Journalism..or something more from the heart?.
Do you frwd those silly emails that say if you don’t send them to 20 people you will get bad luck?
I’m sure that most of us have received a bizarre chain letter at one point with threats of bad luck unless it’s forwarded to at least 10 or 20 people
My question is pretty straightforward: Do you forward these letters?
I, personally, don’t.
Ever felt like Cinderella’s step mother/sisters/brother [if any] when buying shoes? I sure do. There
was this pair of cute, leather, low heeled slip-ons by Born [on sale of course] that I bought. I knew my wide feet would revolt against this thoughtless abuse but was I daunted? Nope! Now all I need to do is to somehow force my toes into these magical shoes like Cinderella’s charming step Mom/sisters. [...]
I can’t seem to decide on a netbook or notebook? Any recommendations?
Here is what I will use it for:take notes in class with Wordrun Excelplay with Stellariumsurf the weband that’s it…I don’t game at allI may end up getting a new desktop eventually too in a year or so.
I’ve seen Stellarium running on a netbook on youtube, so I don’t think that will be a problem.
Thoughts?
At what age should I be concerned if my child asks the same question repeatedly?
If he asks the same question every week and seems unable to remember the answer, or that he even asked prior.Is this normal for a 5 year old, a 10 year old, or a 20 year old?
Do you think George Bush will try to pretend he didn’t do something he did like O.J. Simpson did ?
While he is scrambling to create diversions for his failed presidency placing blame on everyone else for his own ineptness. O. J. in his own mind believes someone else killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The entire country knows that there was a terrible miscarriage of justice in each case. There was a civil [...]
Sheriff Joe Arpaio, do you think there should be more like him? (tough on criminals)
I do, if you do send him a like not of thanks. http://www.mcso.org/index.php?a=GetModule&mn=Contact_Us I know that he will appreciate it.
Is anybody familiar with the game Perfect World??I tried to download the game and was right there…
end of hours of downloading and it tells me I don’t have enough disk space.It’s not showing up in my add or remove programs box(due to incmplete downloading).I can’t free enough disk space to finish downloading so that I can sufficiently remove the program and every trace of it….does anybody know how I can remove [...]
*ARE YOU ANGRY , NEED TO GET OUT*
Are you angry , got something on your chest or mind and need to let it out , here is your chance , YOU CAN USE ME , let your anger out , call me any thing you wish , throw things at me , what ever you need to feel better , just don’t [...]
Do you think you have experienced fairness an free speech while on Q
….. or is there a double standard or secret code of conduct, one for Democrats and another for Republicans to express their views on the government and the presidency ?
Have you experienced fairness and free speech while on Q& A ?
….. or is there a double standard or secret code of conduct, one for Democrats and another for Republicans to express their views on the government and the presidency ?
Follow up on firearms Q, what about the Fairness Doctrine?
This is without a doubt an attack on our first amendment rights. Pornography, violent movies and video games , liberal media,hate groups are protected but not conservative radio?
Was George W the worst American president in history?
Everywhere I look, I see another comment on Bush being the worst president we’ve ever had. I’ve even heard die hard Conservative Republicans complain that he was not the best one we ever had to elect. Come on people, surely Nixon has to be up there on the worst presidents list.
If Hillary back’s Obama it will be EIGHT years before she can run again if he wins DON’T THINK SO.
She may look like she is showing support but I bet she is hoping the Obama does not win, then she can run in four years and the Clintons still retain their power in the party. If Obama wins the Clintons are thru because their power base will be gone. I personally don’t see her [...]
Why does Gen. Colin Powell’s endorsement of Obama bother Republicans much more than those of others?
Why does former Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell’s endorsement of Democratic Senator Barack Obama anger Republicans so much, when there were so many other endorsements given to Sen. Barack Obama by prominent white Republicans in the weeks prior to Powell’s endorsement and absolutely nothing was said about it, not even a whisper? Does the [...]
would you tell the DVLA if you were on medication or had a medical condition you weren’t being treated for?
this is assuming you have a driving license.
i know a few people who haven’t told the DVLA of their medical status when they say that you should. this ranges from someone on medication to someone who has mini-fits, blackouts. i know they should tell the DVLA, they know they should tell the DVLA… would you [...]
Is it possible to impeach congress?
How much longer do we as a nation have to put up with all the idiots in congress that are dragging us farther into a hole, rather than building the ladder out? GET DEMOCRATS OUT OF CONGRESS NOW!!!!
For all the Eating Disordered out there which is better Diet A&W Root Beer or Coke Zero Cherry?
Just wondering..I Live off Diet Root beer.
What about those new flavers in Diet Pepsi Jazz: Caramel Cream, Strawberries and Cream, Black Cherry Vanilla?
And the New Diet Dr Pepper kinds. Yummm
What do y’all think?
Soda or Pop, which term do you use? Where are you from that you learned which one to use?
My job makes me travel a lot. I get teased whenever I move and use the wrong one. Wondering where each one is used…….thinking "pop" is more east and "soda" more west.
The education system in the USA is in the tank, if you could fix it what would you do?
Different people with different background and experience will all have different ideas on what will or will not work to get our children the educations they actually need. I am interested in yours. Please let me know your education level, occupation, parent/non parent, and if you are 10 – 20, 21 – 30, 31 – [...]