Can the adults please smoke? — Page 204

I sense an uncomfortable situation arising in the future. In this wonderful new 'century of liberty,' where even the unborn have fully protected human rights and dignity, what happens if we find out that little unborn Jimmy-bob is going to turn into a Nancy-bob? Allowing that we've also decided that homosexuals are to be disenfranchised from this utopian new society, what do we do with our little conundrum? It hardly seems worth it to waste the energy defending the rights of something that we're just going to deny exists later on. BUT, we have sworn that the unborn are every bit as good as us, so we MUST defend it, mustn't we? I mean, goodness knows we don't want to be seen as HYPOCRITICAL, because we aren't! Oh, where is God to give us the answers to ALL the questions, not just the ones that suit our needs.

I can honestly say that I have no idea how to feel about the prospect of really being disenfranchised from the only society and culture I've ever known. I do know this: If this country does in fact embrace this stated ideology, then my life and the relationships involved with it will never be the same again. And woe to those who cross my path that I know were a part of it.

The whole thing gets my blood pressure up and gives me a headache trying to follow his logic. I ahve to go to bed. Good night all, sleep well and try not to have nightmares after that horrible display.

If only it were that easy, Undiscovered. I wish. Unfortunately, I think that DGrant is right. No matter how this election turns out, there are many of us who are going to loose in some way.

It's a pretty sad situation when I find myself deciding to vote for Kerry only because he is not Bush. Certainly, Bush's speech angered me and made me sick but, at the same time, I find that the passion I in initially felt for Kerry has waned significantly.

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I find this very interesting...doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

(This is worth reading. It is short and to the point.)
Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions during election years.
Our Senators and Congresswomen do not pay into Social Security and, of course, they do not collect from it.
You see, Social Security benefits were not suitable forpersons of their rare elevation in society.They felt they should have a special plan for themselves. So, many years ago they voted in their own benefit plan.
In more recent years, no congressperson has felt the need to change it. After all, it is a great plan.
For all practical purposes their plan works like this:
When they retire, they continue to draw the same pay until they die.
Except it may increase from time to time for cost of living adjustments..
For example, former Senator Byrd and Congressman White and their wives may expect to draw $7,800,000.00 (that's Seven Million, Eight-Hundred Thousand Dollars), with their wives drawing $275,000.00 during the last years of their lives.
This is calculated on an average life span for each of those two Dignitaries.
Younger Dignitaries who retire at an early age, will receive much more during the rest of their lives.
Their cost for this excellent plan is $0.00. NADA....ZILCH....
This little perk they voted for themselves is free to them. You and I pick up the tab for this plan. The funds for this fine retirement plan come directly from the General Funds;
"OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK"!
From our own Social Security Plan, which you and I pay (or have paid) into,-every payday until we retire (which amount is matched by our employer)-we can expect to get an average of $1,000 per month after retirement.
Or, in other words, we would have to collect our average of $1,000 monthly benefits for 68 years and one (1) month to equal Senator! Bill Bradley's benefits!
Social Security could be very good if only one small change were made.
That change would be to:
Jerk the Golden Fleece Retirement Plan from under the Senators and Congressmen. Put them into the Social Security plan with the rest of us ......
then sit back.....
and watch how fast they would fix it.

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Happy Mid-morning to you fair Nina!

Good Morning my lovely siren Nina.

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I'm always up for a Cock-Tail party !!!

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I have a complete set of Funny Face cups in my kitchen and the Goofy Grape pitcher too...

Boobs - Brava! Sophia is one of the true women.

Thanks DG..she is a true classic. I adore her !!!

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Have a great time and enjoy the concert. I'm looking forward to your review.

Boobs - you are very sweet, and the kindness is humbly appreciated - but since I prefer to not be the center of attention, I'm going to post on other threads to move yours down the list

Here, here!! I also agree that DG needs a chance to shine! (sorry hon after this I'm adding "to that other thread" all about you! I like people who make me think!

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