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Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 09:58:52 in Business
“Move money?
Is that what drives the economy?
After all, we are all debt managers, plain and simple.”
Is that what drives the economy?
After all, we are all debt managers, plain and simple.”
RSU replied on Dec 31, 2009 at 10:05:33
“It doesn't have to be that way.
Self control goes a long way toward financial freedom.
In fact, it's the number one rule!”
Self control goes a long way toward financial freedom.
In fact, it's the number one rule!”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 10:06:26 in Comedy
“That was very kind. Thank you, and may you attract the fruit of those same wishes.”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 09:59:45 in Comedy
“I know the history, thanks. The difference is we are plagued by the emotional legacy, the Dutch are not.”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 09:32:55 in Comedy
“Yes, but the Dutch are not plagued with guilt and fear from centuries of race-based injustice.”
offred replied on Dec 25, 2009 at 10:01:34
“"The Dutch were the first, apparently, to import black slaves into North America,..
http://www
Many countries around the world, both black and white, share some guilt from the slave trade.
"Inheriting the Trade" by Thomas Norman DeWolfe is an excellent book by a descendant of New England slave merchants and how that legacy still shapes Americans, both black and white, today.
http://www
http://www
Many countries around the world, both black and white, share some guilt from the slave trade.
"Inheriting the Trade" by Thomas Norman DeWolfe is an excellent book by a descendant of New England slave merchants and how that legacy still shapes Americans, both black and white, today.
http://www
Rumplestiltskin replied on Dec 25, 2009 at 09:48:36
“read some history, especially about the spice islands.”
Christmas 2009: We Know Who's Been Naughty... Nice Is a Little Harder to Find
Commented Dec 25, 2009 at 09:27:47 in Comedy
“The best.”
Sharing the Privilege of Abundance
Commented Nov 26, 2009 at 11:59:33 in Impact
“Abundance created through scarcity is not sustainable, and we have yet to conceive of an economic structure other than one which thrives on scarcity.”
Jake the Snake replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 12:19:34
“Sustainable abundance is an abundant life for every human being. It’s the opportunity for a decent life for every human being. It’s the opportunity for our children to live in a way where they can achieve high levels of self-expression and personal fulfillment and really contribute to a future world. Now, like you mentioned, our current economic models are broken because they’re not sustainable models. And self-interest alone will not create the innovations that we need to create a sustainable future. So, the future is going to change. It’s changing right before our eyes.”
drbillybob replied on Nov 26, 2009 at 12:08:45
“"abundance created through scarcity"
whaaaat?”
whaaaat?”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 10:45:02 in Politics
“If this is about inside lessons, then why the harshly critical headline?
Seems to me, candidate Obama learned as President Obama that changing the players does not change the game.
Is that a reason for criticism?
The game has roots deeper than any of us on this blog could imagine, and if President Obama was naive about that, then that was a lesson learned.
There is always a schism between the ideal and the real, and Barack Obama has had to be the negotiator extraordinaire in bringing alignment to those two forces.”
Seems to me, candidate Obama learned as President Obama that changing the players does not change the game.
Is that a reason for criticism?
The game has roots deeper than any of us on this blog could imagine, and if President Obama was naive about that, then that was a lesson learned.
There is always a schism between the ideal and the real, and Barack Obama has had to be the negotiator extraordinaire in bringing alignment to those two forces.”
vinny replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 10:53:26
“obama didn't change the players, obama is playing the same game from mideast peace and afghanistan to the financial crisis. it will take a little time for obamacrats to catch on.”
iskra replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 10:51:06
“Agreed.
This works both ways. There are checks and balances in place to make sure that no one maniac at the helm can turn the ship too quickly or radically.
I'm thankful during the years of GWB that those restraints were there. Imagine the destruction if he had been empowered as many believe Obama is? We don't have dictators or kings for a reason.
Now the Dems are in charge they have to work within a system that's slow, fraught with naysayers and difficult to maneuver.
I think Obama knows what he's doing.”
This works both ways. There are checks and balances in place to make sure that no one maniac at the helm can turn the ship too quickly or radically.
I'm thankful during the years of GWB that those restraints were there. Imagine the destruction if he had been empowered as many believe Obama is? We don't have dictators or kings for a reason.
Now the Dems are in charge they have to work within a system that's slow, fraught with naysayers and difficult to maneuver.
I think Obama knows what he's doing.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 10:30:57 in Politics
“Totally agreed. Thank you.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 10:25:14 in Politics
“Bravo!”
Can You Change the Past?
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 15:25:26 in Living
“To convince people that the past can be changed simply by tricking the mind into thinking so, is going to require the reconceptualization of time as we know it, which is linear and objectified.
Many other cultures do not possess the concept of time as historical or as Panniker succinctly put it, "historical time."
For them, experiences of the past remain alive, dynamic and accessible to the consciousness.
To convince us that we can "rewrite" the present by "rewriting" the past, first you must teach us how to properly view time.”
Many other cultures do not possess the concept of time as historical or as Panniker succinctly put it, "historical time."
For them, experiences of the past remain alive, dynamic and accessible to the consciousness.
To convince us that we can "rewrite" the present by "rewriting" the past, first you must teach us how to properly view time.”
overd0g1 replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 17:25:10
“Remember: space and time are the same thing.”
johnsopinion replied on Oct 26, 2009 at 17:13:28
“Ever been driving a car and heard something on the radio
or saw something on the edge of the road or fly across your
path and it caused your mind to whisk away to an entirely different
scene where you entered an entirely different 'world?'
You enjoyed this 'world' that you followed for whatever purpose,
you 'became' this world. But then, suddenly, you are jerked back
into the present moment. Realizing that you had just driven about
a mile or so without cognition of having done so, you break out in
a cold sweat and pull off to the side of the road to catch your breath.
Ever done that?
Time ceases to exist. Space ceases to exist. It's only you, your
essence, no physical body, and whatever you were focused on
that fills the entire universe. Time isn't linear--until you acquire
beliefs about it.
The past, the present and the future all exist at once--and you
can witness that at any traffic intersection.”
or saw something on the edge of the road or fly across your
path and it caused your mind to whisk away to an entirely different
scene where you entered an entirely different 'world?'
You enjoyed this 'world' that you followed for whatever purpose,
you 'became' this world. But then, suddenly, you are jerked back
into the present moment. Realizing that you had just driven about
a mile or so without cognition of having done so, you break out in
a cold sweat and pull off to the side of the road to catch your breath.
Ever done that?
Time ceases to exist. Space ceases to exist. It's only you, your
essence, no physical body, and whatever you were focused on
that fills the entire universe. Time isn't linear--until you acquire
beliefs about it.
The past, the present and the future all exist at once--and you
can witness that at any traffic intersection.”
Get Off Obama's Back: Second Thoughts From Michael Moore
Commented Oct 11, 2009 at 10:36:36 in Politics
“Glad you did some reflecting, Mr. Moore. Congratulations on your mental triumph!”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 19:28:40 in Politics
“coyote, you'd receive a lot more of it if you'd just stop in sulting so many other people by assuming that everyone is out to get you. They are not. I agree totally with Shaggy, totally. And I can relate to the feelings of his employee of self doubt and ostracism.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 18:55:59 in Politics
“That's an interesting angle and argument.”
HumeSkeptic replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 19:28:52
“To me, there is no argument. Christianity (as well as other major religions) prohibit homosexual acts. There is no point in denying that. Also, all religions are discriminatory (all consider non-believers and believers in other religions as less deserving).
It is futile to build an argument for equal rights on a religious basis.”
It is futile to build an argument for equal rights on a religious basis.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 18:33:36 in Politics
“Hey! Sent you a note.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:51:52 in Politics
“I was making a point that being black and being homosexual are not one and the same. And that the argument that being homosexual needs to stand on its own merits, and not use the experience of being a black person to legitimize the assertion.”
lizr replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 17:00:37
“How about if we just try accepting everyone as he or she is and move forward from that place?
What does everyone think of that?”
What does everyone think of that?”
jjjuice replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:58:24
“"Race is not genetic"
But it is. Please give evidence to prove it's not.”
But it is. Please give evidence to prove it's not.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:47:43 in Politics
“I didn't suggest anything like that. You are reacting to some past experience. Sorry.”
jjjuice replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:53:53
“You suggested homosexuality is not genetic. Meaning not apparent in dna makeup. Meaning not born of, .....why don't you explain it to me then, if I'm not understanding it.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:38:38 in Politics
“Ok. Another clarification. Lots of black skinned people choose not to self identify as being black, including people born on the continent of Africa.
Now, to make the argument that homosexuality and blackness are similar because neither a homosexual nor a black person can "help" being who they are, as implied by birth or genetic makeup, is patently false.
Race is not genetic. Please do some research on that. It is purely a social construction.
Again, thank you.”
Now, to make the argument that homosexuality and blackness are similar because neither a homosexual nor a black person can "help" being who they are, as implied by birth or genetic makeup, is patently false.
Race is not genetic. Please do some research on that. It is purely a social construction.
Again, thank you.”
ZimboChick replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:53:15
“Midnight..
lizr replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:51:57
“what does this mean Midnight? what are you trying to say? can you be simple in your expression here?”
lizr replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:44:23
“Huh? Midnight, this is a sincere question. Could you please explain your post?
thanks.”
thanks.”
jjjuice replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:43:50
“Then stop loving the person you love, pack your bags tonite and leave immediately, ....becaus
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:32:58 in Politics
“Race is not genetic. Therefore the comparison is not valid. Race is a social construction. If the argument is to be made that being homosexual is genetic, then that needs to stand on its own merit, not on the comparison to being black skinned.”
BlackDynamite replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:35:53
“However, the pain inflicted on victims is valid, and must be remedied.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:23:53 in Politics
“Precisely.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:19:39 in Politics
“What does being black have to do with being homosexual, or having a "normal" view of one's life? Whatever that means.”
Dreamers101 replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:24:28
“The approach to this matter should take on a different tone I would suspect but if you can't hear the pitch of the sound then please ignore it as usual.”
YEHWEH replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:23:17
“they can't get a cab in the city?”
mrsmdressup replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:22:35
“I'm not black, not gay and definitely not normal. Therefore, I have no answer. ;-)”
dct1999 replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:21:09
“nothing”
LuvzAmerica replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:20:54
“bc blacks typically are not as receptive to gays and their struggle..
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:10:12 in Politics
“I get so tired of people trying to use black skin as the catch all marker of oppression. Further, race is NOT genetic.
I'm watching a movie with Cedrick the Entertainer that has me crackin up!”
I'm watching a movie with Cedrick the Entertainer that has me crackin up!”
Dreamers101 replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:18:40
“I wish I was there watching it with you. But some folks seem to group all things together no matter of it's circle into square or square into circle.
Thus the problem I have with some on the left.”
Thus the problem I have with some on the left.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 16:01:26 in Politics
“Alright, look, race is a social construction. If you want to argue that homosexuality is part of your genetic makeup, stop using blackness to substantiate your assertion.
All you need to argue is that is it genetic.
Thanks.”
All you need to argue is that is it genetic.
Thanks.”
Dreamers101 replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 16:05:35
“Ditto and thank you”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 15:53:55 in Politics
“LOL!
Funny.”
Funny.”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 15:34:55 in Politics
“Could be. Then there is "taboo."”
Gay Rights Speech: What Should Obama Say Tonight?
Commented Oct 10, 2009 at 15:21:48 in Politics
“There is a level of culture that is completely irrational, but it is very influential over beliefs and behavior.”
HumeSkeptic replied on Oct 10, 2009 at 15:26:30
“True. I believe it's called "prejudice" (pre-judge, without giving sufficient attention to evidence and facts, and without due consideration of relevant principles).”
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