Okay, take one example. Gay marriage. Strictly interpreted constitution-wise,
ala Originalism, the verdict would be "no".
But allowing for changing attitudes, with a slightly more liberal
interpretation, the answer would be "yes"
Issues seem easier to resolve in theory than in practice.
David Axelrod: A surprise request from Justice Scalia - CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/14/opinions/david-axelrod-surprise-request-from-justice-scalia/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/14/opinions/david-axelrod-surprise-request-from-justice-scalia/index.html
David Axelrod: A
Maybe so, but I do believe in fact checking. And the one site where he gets
his info is the site tadmits that many of its stories are fabricated.
And yes, I have on occasion pointed that out, but he continues with a
particular mindset.
We have enough in common in other areas, that, that
Of course, nothing shall ever beat...
John Edwards Feeling Pretty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AE847UXu3Q=RDlJpNSJSab04=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AE847UXu3Q=RDlJpNSJSab04=3
John Edwards Feeling Pretty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AE847UXu3Q=RDlJpNSJSab04=3 John
Let me tell you, it ruined my dietary plans for the day. It was Super Bowl
Sunday, and I had a nacho dish I had been anticipating, and wanted to work up a
good appetite for that.
That full blown country breakfast pretty much blew that plan apart.
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You may have a point.
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The emails are such a red herring - nothing there. A witch hunt. They haven't
turned up *anything* - if they had, it would be front page news. This is just a
typical tactic to create F-U-D around
Well, one way is to find more than one source to substantiate a claim,
particularly one that sounds odd.
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I often wonder who checks the fact checks.
From: "steve.sundur@... [FairfieldLife]"
I also have a customer, who is also a good friend. He is a Trump supporter,
and, I have to say a purveyor of many of those right wing web sites which
present totally false information.
But somehow we have developed a good friendship, although for the most part,
we avoid political topics.
this is why people will vote for Donald Trump.
He will make a blanket statement that this is not going to happen when he's
president.
Watch 1,400 US workers learn their jobs are moving to Mexico
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/watch-1-400-people-learn-030718813.html
Here's my prediction.
The first words out of Donald's mouth tonight are going to be,
"1400 jobs shipped from Carrier to Mexico, and we what do we get shipped back?
Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine. When I'm president, that's going to stop.
We are going to keep jobs here, and bring
You know there is a congress and a judiciary that is a check and balance to the
powers of the president. Domestically, with a Trump president, there is likely
to be repeated stalemates, and perhaps a default to executive orders.
I mean, in California you had another celebrity who was going to
Speaking of ATT, I remember Michael Armstrong, who was the CEO of ATT, (he had
come from IBM), was also frustrated as WorldCom was always outperforming ATT is
all the metrics that investors watch. Turns out Bernie Ebbers, CEO of
WorldCom was cooking the books.
Poor Mikey!
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Okay, that may the second thing out his mouth. The first thing may be some
acknowledgement of Scalia.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote :
Steve the Psychic! I'll be grading your ritam.
From: "steve.sundur@... [FairfieldLife]"
Well, certainly that will occupy a good bit of the debate. The question will
be if a nominee can be confirmed be for the elections. I am guessing that
won't be the case.
What bugs me about Rubio is his line,which he (at least up till now), repeats
ad nauseam, "HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT
always
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Speaking of ATT, I remember Michael Armstrong, who was the CEO of ATT, (he had
come from IBM), was also frustrated as WorldCom was always outperforming ATT is
all the metrics that investors watch. Turns out Bernie
I found this to be an interesting article.
The man behind Trump's run
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/man-behind-donald-trump-run-lewandowski-120443
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/man-behind-donald-trump-run-lewandowski-120443
The man behind Trump's run
Actually, not to go on and on about it, this was the article I meant to post.
(if it comes through) Gives a fuller picture.
Meet the Man Who Helps Trump Be Trump
http://www.wsj.com/articles/meet-the-man-who-helps-trump-be-trump-1455153779
I could very well be under reacting. I told my wife after the very first
debate, that he was "through" Imagine my surprise when I woke up the next
morning and see that he had won.
It is just hard for me to see anything other than a lot of stalemate on
domestic issues, non starters on
sent a moment too soon.
I am just not sure if DT is worthy of immense attention given to him by some
here.
But, I could be mistaken.
(that's it, in a nutshell)
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I could very well be under reacting. I told my wife
Hillary says we've got to get the big money out of politics.
But then says, the big money that contributes to her political campaign have
no influence.
So, why go after the big money in politics?
Hillary?
I hadn't thought of it in exactly those terms. I'll have to give that some
thought.
I will say, that I have a tendency to feel indebted to someone even when they
extend to me a small courtesy.
When I see her off script I feel better about her. When she was interviewed
by Anderson
Well, taken at face value, the implication is, "I am not influenced by big
money pouring into my campaign, but the same can't be said for my opponents"
In other words, a rather elitist proclamation.
Actually, I think everyone, (speaking of commentators, and those watching
them) had a
Funny Andy Griffith Gives Cam Newton Advice On Winning And Losing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o79oQJu9Bw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o79oQJu9Bw
Funny Andy Griffith Gives Cam Newton Advice On Wi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o79oQJu9Bw Ok Ok Ok so we all know that
Cam
https://www.facebook.com/topic/Andy-Griffith/106292929401840?source=whfrt=3=6250017472913363823
https://www.facebook.com/topic/Andy-Griffith/106292929401840?source=whfrt=3=6250017472913363823
for the Democratic debate, describing Bernie"s message,
"noun, verb, wall street" (-:
I like her. I have found her to not be doctrinaire, or dogmatic. I have seen
her take on Carl Rove when he wasn't making any sense. I like her definition
of a feminist. I like when she came to the defense of Rachel Maddow in
moderating a Democratic debate.
---In
I think because you (they) don't know who will catch fire. I'm not sure anyone
would have expected to see Bernie and Donald as the two front runners six
months ago.
And they may have lost their lustre six months from now.
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That is awesome, Ann. You are setting the bar high. I may be in the minority,
but I'd say you're a 1%er. (-:
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Not to worry, just keep thinking you can do it. I'm biking from Saigon to
Hanoi in less than a month, have my
Hold on. There. I just patted myself on the back. Yes! I've done all three!
Competitively even.
Funny story. I remember in the ninth grade, I was our running back, and I
remember of the first play of the first game of the season. It was a hand off
to me, and I broke for about 15 yards.
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You are wrong about this. I get up from the couch not only to retrieve the
remote but also to go to the refrigerator, which is in another room and
therefore counts as serious exercise.
I knew this about you, Feste.
Unfortunately, it was about the hi-light of the whole affair.
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All red, white and blue... with a touch of *third Baptist*.
From: "Mike Dixon mdixon.6569@... [FairfieldLife]"
To:
She's talented. And, of course, over the top, often.
She calls her fans, "little monsters" (-:
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She did a good job. I have never seen her before, although I have heard the
name. Why does she call herself Lady Gaga?
Yes, it's strange. Mentally you're still there. Even still there ninth grade
like. But unless you've made a conscious effort to stay pretty much in tip top
shape, the deficiencies show themselves early on.
Looks like I will be having a chance to go skiing in March, but gravity is
doing
My take from Cheney was that they would be larger scale events. At any rate,
at least a couple of the incidents you cite below were from US citizens,
sympathetic to the ISIS cause. I'm not sure that really counts, and that
certainly wasn't the type of event to which he was referring.
I am
Good game? Good commercials? I'm with you on Lady Gaga, though.
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Lady Gagag knocked the ball out of the park with her Star Spangled Banner
Good game so far.
Even better commercials.
I'd say she's the most qualified in the current bunch. I'd love to say in
retrospect she was the most qualified. TBD.
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"From being called a "worthless bitch" who "needs a shock collar" and "seems
castrating," it's hard to
Oh, one other follow up comment.
Sometimes the objection to Obama is that he will "take away all our guns"
A couple years ago, the rumor was being spread that the government was
hoarding all the 22 cal. long gun ammo, because it was in such short supply.
Nothing was every substantiated
I mean, just to follow up a bit. I remember when Obama was elected and Dick
Cheney was predicting all sorts of terrorist events occurring in the US. It
didn't happen, but he was, as if, wishing for it.
When I ask Obama detractors what it is they object to so much, pretty much the
only
Yes, as I say, I'm sure she's addressed this seeming double standard. Just
hadn't heard it for some reason.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote :
Didn't she say something like *All women should be believed when they accuse
some one of a sexual attack on them"? Yet,
Mike, thanks for your reply. Really, it's hard to disagree with many of your
points.
Let me throw this out. Reagan, for example, was extremely duplicitous with
the Iran Contra scandal. He survived, we survived. No real damage to our
national security, aside from some embarrassment. It
Every candidate has several vulnerable spots. This is nothing new. So far, I
like the Hillary package having just decided to take a closer look at the Dem
side.
Thanks for reply.
Who you rootin for on the SB?
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Steve,
The other perceived weak spot for Hillary might be Bill and his carrying on
with other women. Now, for the record, I look for leadership qualities in a
president, and care far less about his, (or her) proclivities in a certain
direction.
But, what I've been wanting to hear, and, I'm sure
I haven't been following the Dems campaign too closely, the other one being so
entertaining, but I like what I see in Hillary. When Anderson Cooper pressed
her on the $675,000 the other night, I thought she handled it pretty well,
essentially saying, "hey, that's what they were willing to pay
The nerve of it! A billionaire wanting to impose is agenda on America. What's
the world come to!! (-:
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From pamelageller.com:
Soros has repeatedly said that he sees himself as a messianic figure. Who but
a megalomaniac would
Of course you hear that every election cycle going back hundreds of years.
What's different this time, IMO, aside from ISIS stuff, is the fact that low
oil prices are causing a new type of havoc. Not really a problem except for
Russia, which is being ruled by a tyrant who envisions bringing
No, f'n way. See how those shadows don't line up. And those tire tracks, ha!.
Those are standard Mattel Big Wheel tracks. Did they really think they could
get away with that. I can almost see those Kleig lights just off camera. Give
me break. Please! (-:
China Just Released True Color
Fred doesn't look too bad. Shelley's got some roots showing. Some of the
others, well, showing some age, I'd have to say. But I certainly recognize
Fred, and I think that's Shelley.
At least they're not giving him a flower!!
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Based on the placement of the said planets, I'm thinking the culprits will
more likely pose to enter the stadium as women reporters and NFL game
officials, such as referees and umpires. I don't believe the terrorists would
be
jr, that is f'n brilliant. Everyone is tired of "Omaha". Time for "Nakshatra"
to make its grand appearance!!
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Steve,
The word "Nakshatra" could also be used as an audible to change the play on
the line. So, instead of a run to
yikes! gets "elected" (-:
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Okay, I know you don't want to hear this, but, butif you know who gets
alerted, could that possibly be the "high level" position for Sarah? Inquiring
minds.
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Ya hear that Feste? Only board certified jyotishis, on our watch!
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote :
Feste,
Not just any jyotishis, but the one's who are good and with proven track
record.
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jr, are you up to the task to make sure everything is natural? don't need any
hidden explosives masquerading as something else!
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That's more like it. This idea completely escaped my mind.
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that isn't going to be the deciding factor in any conflict. or at least not a
major factor.
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The US has the world's biggest number of such vessels with 10. By comparison,
Russia has only one and China only has one, for the time
can they ask if they'd consider paying off the balance of the stadium here,
while they're at it!
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That's chump change for the NFL.
On 01/25/2016 10:39 AM, jr_esq@... mailto:jr_esq@... [FairfieldLife] wrote:
Bhairitu,
Funny, how they don't get around to asking for that until now.
I guess beforehand, the NFL might have said, "uh, we'll get back to you"
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Bhairitu,
That's the last thing I'd want-- men in black suits and dark sunglasses
Okay, I know you don't want to hear this, but, butif you know who gets
alerted, could that possibly be the "high level" position for Sarah? Inquiring
minds.
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Yeah, I hear you. But it's not
Good point. Did you see what the Denver front line did to Tom Brady.
I think your notification should be addressed to the Carolina Panthers.
Just a suggestion, mind you.
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Rahu and Jupiter are still in tight conjunction on
Bernie won't do that. I just know it.
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Yeah, it's just typical of what is wrong with our country today. People not
acting on tipoffs from astrologers.
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Believe me. Security teams have already been there for months.
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It sounds like something the QB might call on third down and long.
"Ok, I want a Nakshatra up the middle, on three. Break!"
More details? The fact that Rahu and Jupiter are in tight conjunction isn't
enough info for them? Jeez! What more do they need? Nakshatras or something?
Hey, the sheriff will definitely be in attendance!
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Panthers and Broncos aught to be a tip-off. BTW, nice to see the Texans going
to the Super Bowl for a change even if they are coming out of Denver!
From: "Bhairitu
I'd be down with this.
Bloomberg, Sensing an Opening, Revisits a Potential White House Run
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/24/nyregion/bloomberg-sensing-an-opening-revisits-a-potential-white-house-run.html?_r=0
On what do I base this? I read the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times,
hard copy every day, or as best I can. I read the St. Louis Business Journal
each week. I read my online paper online every day. I see who is suing who,
and why. I see the the outcomes.
I have occasion to
You often hear about the sense of entitlement that develops in the ultra rich.
An attitude where they feel a disdain for their fellow man. Manifests in
things like poor tips, rudeness, not paying bills, or paying late.
But as was mentioned earlier, that may be a pitfall many would fall
could this possibly behe?
come clean Bhar!
The strange mystery of Saint Germain, the Immortal Count | Strange Unexplained
Mysteries
http://coolinterestingstuff.com/the-strange-mystery-of-saint-germain-the-immortal-count
Of course it does, Mike. I never implied it didn't.
It is just surprising, or maybe not so much, when you see the rich acting like
misers.
I think having a lot money changes you, and not always for the better.
I am not for taking away the incentive to succeed, I'm just saying that
We all have a tendency to filter out what we don't want to hear. I believe
it's called cognitive dissonance.
But, I commend you Mike, that you give no ground. No battle too small for you
to fight, no point too small for you to dispute.
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Mike, all I am saying is that you would be spinning all these same
numbers/results in a positive manner if "your" man was in office.
It's just what partisan people do. They find a way to spin numbers/ results
in a way that suits them.
I'm not really trying to convince you of anything,
my favorite was the Oxford Edition, 13 Principal Upanishads.
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The Thirteen Principal Upanishads
https://archive.org/stream/thirteenprincipa028442mbp#page/n411/mode/2up
The Thirteen Principal Upanishads
this doesn't really apply to what you are saying, but an interesting story,
nonetheless. I was Israel when I was around 16 or 17, (so this was many years
go.) I was on a beach with my girlfriend taking a walk. There was no one else
around and suddenly an Israeli Arab comes up to us and
Wow, I feel like a real dodo. Yes, the scenery was exquisite, and I guess I
was somewhat in the dark about the lighting, (-: but reflecting on it now, the
natural light did make a difference. That and the scenery were the strong
points. It was just a long movie, and some point it occurred
yea, and there was something about the "bear" that just kept getting commented
about on the internet. I didn't pay any attention to that either.
I thought you were being a tad too serious. (-:
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Ah Steve, don't feel like
Mike, I guess it's fair to say, that you would be raving about 5% unemployment,
high stock market prices, lower foreclosures, strong dollar, low inflation,
ultra low oil prices, if your brand of politician was in office.
Of course the standard line there will be that Obama had nothing to do
Honestly, I go both ways on it. In many instances I think it's a bad idea to
provoke the extremest element like this, but in this case, for whatever reason,
I thought it was quite funny and spot on.
Plus, and this is unfortunate, it seems right now the extremists are only
going to be able
Yes, I wonder the same thing. I will often ask some of my customers, many of
whom skew towards a Trump demographic what it is they find so objectionable
about Obama. I would say there is an undercurrent of racism, but, when pressed
for specifics, many will point to Obama Care. US healthcare of
Jesus, an awful lot of moaning in that movie.
I enjoyed the scenery. Sorta mediocre, I think.
Mildly entertaining?
I think you can look at the economy and see many minuses, but many important
metrics are positive. I mean, just take the reduction in foreclosures as one.
Or families carrying less debt. Those are hard numbers that I think are not so
easy to spin.
Sure the job creation has been on the
I admit, I thought it was brilliant. It reminded me of some of the cartoons
from the Israeli Anti Semitic Holocaust Cartoon Contest, many of which I
thought were also hilarious.
Yea, I know what it probably says about me.
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Actually, it was the Israeli Anti Semitic Cartoon Contest. It's just that many
of the cartoons pertained to the Holocaust.
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I admit, I thought it was brilliant. It reminded me of some of the cartoons
from the Israeli Anti
I found there to be a degree of separation between the actual child and the
point it was trying to make. I placed it in that larger context, and in my
admittedly perverse sense of humor, found it funny.
And having grown up as a member of the "tribe", I do find many jokes about the
"tribe"
My take was that it was a lot more nuanced than a straight shot at the
"Prophet". That will definitely get you in trouble. On the other hand, I
don't know if they, or others are soft pedaling the "Prophet" stuff.
Again, I found it very clever.
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That (hi-lighted part) is how I felt. If I want tragedy, I can find it a half
block from where I live. It may not be as severe, or possibly have the
emotional tug, but it's right around the corner.
We humans are a screwed up lot, and war is good at bring out the worst.
What to do?
I know nothing about Charlie Hebdo, except for the occasional cartoons that
break through the clutter.
You have publications on the right which are always spewing out false stories,
you have publications on the left that choose to push cultural buttons.
You have comedians on TV every
I don't think we have a vote, Feste. Doug doesn't work like that. A tad more
imperial I'd say. But, expectations, (at least mine) have been lowered for
some time now.
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I didn't feel "disrespected" in the slightest.
and I listened to, and watched, (in car and at home) a good part of the debate
last night. I tend to be a middle of the roader, with a conservative slant,
but I was appalled at the race to extremism displayed by the candidates.
utterly devoid of any nuance, and solutions laid out in strictly
Absolutely. This place without Ann would be terribly dull, to say the least.
And I think she gets better as time goes by. Her views may not mirror my own,
some, or maybe a good bit of the time, but I appreciate the way she expresses
herself.
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not my take, at all. wasn't bothered in the least, nor was anyone else I am
supposing.
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It was interesting, Ollie to see how fast it back-slid once it got going.
Became something like a feeding frenzy. One person, two then
Jesus, what doesn't this guy get blamed for!
Obama blamed for failing to prevent Shiite cleric’s death
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/obama-blamed-for-failing-to-prevent-shiite-022355900.html
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/obama-blamed-for-failing-to-prevent-shiite-022355900.html
oh, okay.
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Yeah, that's my *nick name* for them. I think their writers and editors are
drunk most of the time. I also call Meet the Press, Meet the Depressed , Up
With Chris Hayes is UpYours with Chris Hayes. I've got pet names
I will say misleading titles bug me. The true title should be, "Erase Donald
Trump from Your Internet"
The fact that the authors fail to do this, indicates fear on their part, or at
least weakness.
It sounds too weak to say, "your" in this case, but that's exactly what it is.
I
You gotta admit, this is pretty damn funny.
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/martin-omalley-iowa-event-217193
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/martin-omalley-iowa-event-217193
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Iowa being Iowa, if one shows up at
just unconscionable. I don't see how a news organization can maintain their
credibility if that's the case. I assume you mean Salon.com, not "Saloon.com"
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snip
However, Saloon.com was quick to label the event as a product of
I appreciate you posting these lists, periodically, Doug.
I know many on these lists, and I do like to keep track of old friends and
acquaintances even if I find them here.
Glad to hear some of the old guard are flowing back in to FF. I can easily
understand why this might be.
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remarkable
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Initial DNA analysis of Paracas elongated skull released – with incredible
results
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/initial-dna-analysis-paracas-elongated-skull-released-incredible
This picture reminds me of the movie I saw last night, "The Hateful Eight"
What's the expression? I've never used it before, but I think it means
something along the lines of BFD, (sarcastically) and that is "meh"
that's my impression of the movie.(-:
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yes, thinking back about it, it is rather funny.
I looked forward to it every year. In the winter, I guess.
Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed dodge ball, and rope climbing and
gymnastic stuff, but the week or so of square dancing really stood out for me!
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We're all getting old, aren't we! (-:
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Contra Dancing too in Fairfield, Iowa
Contra Dance Flash Mob Fairfield, IA, video #1
Contra Dance Flash Mob Fairfield, IA, video #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OMh__1dvZI
we squared danced in grade school. I loved it. what a joy to be in contact
with the lovely female form, even at that age.
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Square Dance - Mildred Bulher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxfOxnVsl7k
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I went over there once or twice a few months ago, only to find the same toxic
brew that seems to accompany Turquoise B wherever he goes.
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Barry
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Does this mean you won't be trolling FFL-2 like a petulant teenager every day?
That'll be nice for them.
Rather different situation, I'd say. The main personality over there has
stated that his primary purpose,
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