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Schmidt Calls Palin's Memoirs "Total Fiction"
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 03:39:52 in Politics
“And with that contingent Ron Paul & Alex Jones seem almost mainstream!”
ladybug7 replied on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:45:37
“They would be better choices.”
Math Is Not Hard: A Simple Method That Is Changing The World
Commented Oct 24, 2009 at 21:39:16 in Living
“Any tips for adults who want to finally, FINALLY learn a little math (the kind with letters of the alphabet in it)?”
TomFox replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 09:49:38
“Well, I'm almost 50 and about a year and a half ago I finished my MBA and realized I wanted to progress with my math education. I have always sucked at math, but I went ahead anyway.
So here is what I say. Go to your nearest community college and take the math placement exam. The one I took accurately placed me in Intermediate Algebra. Take the class, read the textbook and do the homework. If you have problems, see a tutor, get the for dummies books on math. They've been a help. Be willing to repeat the class. Establish a rapport with your instructors.
Do problems, and more than doing problems, memorize the patterns. Those patterns show up all over and if you don't know them you won't know how to solve the problem. Don't give up. Because after math with letters, is math with all kinds of cool symbols...
So here is what I say. Go to your nearest community college and take the math placement exam. The one I took accurately placed me in Intermediate Algebra. Take the class, read the textbook and do the homework. If you have problems, see a tutor, get the for dummies books on math. They've been a help. Be willing to repeat the class. Establish a rapport with your instructors.
Do problems, and more than doing problems, memorize the patterns. Those patterns show up all over and if you don't know them you won't know how to solve the problem. Don't give up. Because after math with letters, is math with all kinds of cool symbols...
CoconutLime replied on Oct 25, 2009 at 01:22:41
“Yes. Get Singapore Math books. They will teach you Math like you are supposed to learn it.”
Polanski, My Daughter and Me: A Very Short Story
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 17:41:07 in Entertainment
“Instead of a 6-month sentence he'll get the book thrown at him now. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.”
Winning09 replied on Oct 24, 2009 at 20:11:39
“Not a chance...”
Is Sarah Palin the First Post-Modern Politician?
Commented Jul 05, 2009 at 20:42:35 in Politics
“She's not post-modern. She's post-antid
floridafun replied on Jul 05, 2009 at 21:35:58
“;-)”
FloridaMich replied on Jul 05, 2009 at 20:59:32
“and not too far past post partum.”
President Obama Is Driving Republicans Insane
Commented Feb 14, 2009 at 16:13:23 in Politics
“Democrats at least are from planet Earth. The right-wingers must be from planet Bizarro.”
The Myth of Bush As The Hero of 9/11
Commented Jan 09, 2009 at 05:20:21 in Politics
“Kissinger should have been in prison decades ago but he's still roaming around making millions.”
Perfect Storm for Innovation Gathers in Washington
Commented Jan 04, 2009 at 21:24:52 in Green
“If we only had the 700 billion allocated for 'financial rescue' or the trillion or two wasted on the debacle in Iraq to invest in new battery technology. During WWII no new automobiles were produced due to the war effort. President Obama should declare a War on Gas Guzzlers and insist the automakers devote themselves to designing and producing vastly more fuel efficient or battery-powered vehicles or else no bailouts!”
Three Things for the New Year
Commented Dec 31, 2008 at 20:30:43 in Entertainment
“Will 2009 bring us a Sarah Palin biopic? I mean, biocomedy?”
GOP2009 replied on Dec 31, 2008 at 23:30:21
“It appears unlike IL, 2009 will bring the same governor for AK.”
Send President Bush a Pair of Your Shoes: Non-Violent Protest
Commented Dec 17, 2008 at 23:46:50 in Politics
“Buy a homeless person's shoes (or trade them a new pair) and send THOSE shoes to Bush!”
Karl Rove's Executive Privilege May Vanish on January 20, 2009
Commented Nov 10, 2008 at 18:17:45 in Politics
“On a related note, what is the precedence regarding Presidential pardons regarding crimes possibly committed by Rove, Libby or others? Can a pardon absolve a person from all criminal charges related to an event or action? How about civil charges? And has a pardon ever been given to a company or corporation? These 'little government' types twist the law around themselves like a beach towel and certainly have planned a painfree exit.”
Thinking About Bill
Commented Nov 06, 2008 at 15:27:38 in Politics
“Kristol is the one most responsible for bringing in Palin and hence most responsible for the GOP loss. He should do the noble thing and retire to the Negev desert. And take Joe Lieberman with him.”
BleedingArtLiberal replied on Nov 06, 2008 at 16:26:04
“Hear...hea
James Dobson's 'Letter From 2012 in Obama's America'
Commented Oct 30, 2008 at 19:46:27 in Politics
“"good Christian families emigrating to Australia and New Zealand"
I'm all for it.”
I'm all for it.”
Kiwis4Obama replied on Oct 30, 2008 at 20:07:46
“Oi!
As a loyal New Zealand fan of Obama 4 President for the last 18 months (and totally aware of the guy since 2004 convention speech) I have to say the last thing we want from the USA is any of your Christian nut jobs, thanks.
Go Barack and Joe on Tuesday (Wednesday, our time. I am stuck in a studio all day without TV or the web so I will be relying on people texting me with updates. The excitement is growing down under - and we don't even get to vote!)...
If the US doesn't want you, you'd be welcome down here any time.”
As a loyal New Zealand fan of Obama 4 President for the last 18 months (and totally aware of the guy since 2004 convention speech) I have to say the last thing we want from the USA is any of your Christian nut jobs, thanks.
Go Barack and Joe on Tuesday (Wednesday, our time. I am stuck in a studio all day without TV or the web so I will be relying on people texting me with updates. The excitement is growing down under - and we don't even get to vote!)...
If the US doesn't want you, you'd be welcome down here any time.”
So, Who Would Joseph Heller Vote For Next Tuesday?
Commented Oct 30, 2008 at 17:09:07 in Politics
“You dad's books and essays caused millions of people to change their thinking about issues such as war and justice. His contribution as a writer and thinker was far greater than any one person's vote could have been.”
VP Debate: McCain's Big Gamble Comes Up Snake Eyes
Commented Oct 03, 2008 at 14:24:33 in Politics
“"God willing, in 33 days, you'll be back facing a recall election by the Alaskan people."”
Whose Flag Is This, Anyway?
Commented Jun 16, 2008 at 14:59:26 in Politics
“Is it more patriotic to wear a bigger flag pin than the next guy? And since every pol has to wear his religion on his sleeve as well how about a cross on the lapel? Again, the bigger the better. Flashing LEDs would be great too.”
David Broder Angrily Denounces People Named David Broder; "Journalism Is Being Destroyed By These Horrible Broders," Says Broder
Commented Jun 15, 2008 at 15:52:44 in Media
“The Post should have insisted Broder be put out to pasture when it offered him a buyout. He'll only become more and more of an embarrassment. Like Theodore White and Scotty Reston, Saint Broder's access to power has befouled and corrupted him.”
John Cusack, et al, Try to Slip a Big Wad of Hot, Slippery Propaganda Past Bill O'Reilly!
Commented Jun 14, 2008 at 21:55:03 in Entertainment
“That is catchy. Free falafal!”
