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August 23rd, 2010 THE MUSLIM PRESIDENCY PROBLEM Two new polls released last week show that more and more Americans are questioning the religious faith of President Barack Obama. While scandalous emails and cries of "he's a Muslim," were commonplace during the campaign in 2008, nearly 20 months into the presidency of Obama, more Americans now say they believe he's a Muslim; in other words, the more America gets to know the guy, the less they believe him. Yikes. For the record, I remind you that despite not supporting the Obama run for office, I shouted from the highest mountaintop in defense of his Christianity and citizenship and I stand by that defense today. As I have said numerous times, better to criticize the man for his provably anti-American policies than to use un-provable personal attacks as a way to demean him. It is, however, understandable why a growing number of Americans are questioning the president's faith: - Despite campaign promises to the contrary, he has never chosen a church in Washington D.C. and does not attend weekly services; he plays golf on Sunday mornings. - He spent the first year of his presidency touring the globe to apologize for America and its behavior, specifically many times to Muslims. In his famous Cairo speech he referred to the Muslim call for prayer as "one of the prettiest sounds on Earth." - He has missed both Christian National Days for Prayers during his presidency. - He came out, clumsily, in support of building a mosque at Ground Zero - He grew up in Indonesia where he famously attended Koran study classes in elementary school. - His Attorney General famously refused to cite Radical Islam as the driving factor behind terrorism. - His administration has banned the phrase "war on terrorism." - He and his administration have behaved, publicly, in a very timid manner towards Islamic attacks and extremists; from his tepid reaction to the Fort Hood massacre to his idiotic attempt to try the 9/11 hijackers in New York, describing his public policy towards terrorism as "curious," would be generous. Many of these things, on their own, are defensible; Ronald Regan rarely attended church, for example, yet was never branded as non-Christian. It is the totality of Obama's behavior, coupled with the dreadful economy (which simply makes people more cranky than usual), and the annoying little fact of Obama's skin color and goofy sounding name that combine to explain why 1 out of every 5 Americans, in two separate surveys, now believe Obama is a Muslim. More disturbing to the president, despite claims to the contrary, are the facts that large numbers of Democrats and Independents are amongst those questioning his faith; it ain't just the Tea Party, folks. http://abcnews.go.com/WN/pew-poll-18-percent-americans-president-obama-muslim/story?id=11437070 To be fair, there are all sorts of goofy things that 20% of Americans believe in, that have either been proven false or never proven true; UFO's, Astrology, and ghosts just to name a few. Christ, half of this nation still believes in the proven fraud of man-made global warming. My concern is far deeper than whether or not the President is part of a vast conspiracy centered on his secret Muslim faith (which I don't believe for a second). I am also not concerned with why the American public, in growing numbers, is convinced Obama is Muslim; I've outlined a series of explainable reasons why some people might reach such a conclusion. Others simply claim the American people are just plain stupid. My concern is our reaction; or lack thereof, to what we apparently perceive to be true. No one is talking about the fundamental disconnect between what the American people say they believe and their total apathy towards the horrifying ramifications of it if it were true. Think about it for just a moment; 1out of every 5 people believes that the leader of our country lied to us about his religion and is, in fact, of the very faith that has declared war upon us? Where are the marches in the street, the calls for investigations and impeachment, the sheer outcry? Nowhere to be found, is the answer, and that is what I find most troubling about all of this. America has either become totally apathetic, lazy and complacent or feels so completely disconnected from their political leaders that they feel they have no power; either way, we are in a world of hurt. In a nation of 320 million people, more than 60 million of us apparently believe that our president is a Muslim and no one is saying or doing anything about it. This, of course, belies the loud town halls over health care, the Tea Party rallies across the nation and the marches over immigration reform of the past few years. Or does it? We have seen and been told that America is more politically active than it has been in decades; and that seems to be true; more and more people seem to be paying attention to the issues and getting involved on all levels, yet there is no firestorm over the Muslim presidency; why is that? Could it be that the fire is already fading from the belly of the American? After all, despite endless rallies, town hall meetings and overwhelming polls against it, the Health Care bill passed. Despite endless calls for immigration reform, nothing has been done. Despite hundreds of Tea Party rallies across the nation voicing clear displeasure with the direction of our nation and polls and disapproval ratings to back those sentiments up, forward on the president marches. Perhaps America has reached the point where it feels left out and incapable of affecting real change any longer; (that didn't last long by the way). Maybe I'm wrong; but if I am, how then do we explain the disconnect of 20% of us believing that the fox is guarding the hen house and doing nothing about it? Regardless of the explanation, the answer is clear; the problem with the Obama presidency isn't Obama, it's the American people. |


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Jan 21st 2012 2:06PM I think that the area in Hellfire, north central... with the swamps and the goo. THere is that circle with pillars and the large demon corpse. That would be a terrific spot too. Frankly, much of outland is creepy with great spots for such role playing. Even Nagrand, with its beauty, is creepy when you open up the ghosts wandering the zone.
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Jan 21st 2012 11:04AM ... I never thought I could feel so free eee eeee!
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Oct 16th 2011 4:25PM Well, I love these daily articles, and feel bad that I have never asked questions, so I'll throw a few out, and stop being a lazy answer-whore.
-Leading off the Heroic Stockades question, what are the chances that Blizz may make a heroic version of a couple 1-60 dungeons with a new expansion? FOr example, a heroic BFD and heroic RFC next Xpac.
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-Any word on a possible AH revamp? The current default AH is in desperate need of a redesign.
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Cataclysm Beta: New 31-point talent trees, spec bonuses and more {WoW}
Jul 14th 2010 6:19AM Hey, MrJackSauce, I thumbed it down one, JUST so you can thumb it up!
I had already planned on rerolling my main come Cata, this change has me so excited about this decision now.
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May 18th 2010 6:06AM go RNG!
Breakfast Topic: Would you play a neutral character? {WoW}
Aug 20th 2009 8:11AM this is a fantastic idea. I enjoy warcraft as is, but an extra faction that had things to do that did not involve raiding or leveling and alt would be interesting. Sometimes I just need a change of pace. And the Champions Online beta decided it hates my video card and gets eaten by little green blobs all over my screen. :)
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Jul 31st 2009 8:29AM I totally go the music option as well. Queen is an excellent choice, and the mix I have composed has several of their songs. I may have to include some of the songs you listed.
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2340. [BCIS 1305, 1405] Introduction to Information Systems in Business (3). Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in any college-level math course and a minimum cumulative 2.75 Texas Tech GPA. Survey of computer principles, procedures, hardware systems. Back to Top
3000 Level Courses
3344. Introduction to Production and Operations Management (3). Prerequisites: ISQS 2340; MATH 2300 or 2345; minimum cumulative 2.75 Texas Tech GPA. An overview of the production and operations function in organizations with examples of the application of computer and quantitative skills to management problems. Both design and operating problems are discussed. Fulfills core Technology and Applied Science requirement.
3345. Object Oriented Systems (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 3346 A basic course in the design and creation of object-oriented programs, currently in Java.
3346. Internet Programming (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 2340. Internet programming using PHP, Python, .NET, Ruby, and/or any other advanced web application techniques of interest to the industry.
3348. Data Base Management Systems (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 2340. Basic concepts of data base management systems; recent developments in the area of data base systems. Students develop a prototype data base application of their own.
3349. Introduction to Data Communication Systems (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 2340. Hands-on course introducing students to computer-to-computer communications technologies and the Linux operating systems.
3351. Telecommunications Security Using Linux (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 3349. An advanced hands-on course in securing computer networks. Fall only.
3358. Business Intelligence (3). Prerequisites: C or better in ISQS 3346 and 3348. Introductory course to a broad range of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to help make business decisions.
3360. Telecommunications Securities Theory (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 3349. A lecture/discussion course analyzing the basics of telecommunications theory. Best if taken concurrently with ISQS 3351. Fall only.Back to Top
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4345. Android Development (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 3345. Focuses on the development of mobile Android applications.
4348. Systems Analysis (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 3348. Methods for analyzing information needs and specifying application system requirements, the development life cycle and the life cycle phases leading to the determination of system requirements.
4349. Information Systems Design (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 4348. Introduces the skills needed to develop a physical design and implement an operational system from the logical design of systems analysis.
4350. Information Systems Project Management (3). Corequisite: ISQS 4348. Methods for management of software development projects; procurement and financial control; career and professional considerations. (Writing Intensive)
4361. Web Application Design (3). Prerequisites: ISQS 3345 and 3348. The design and creation of web applications using a multi-tier internet technology such as Jakarta Struts and MySQL.
4375. Business Analysis (3). Prerequisite: C or better in ISQS 4348 and 4350. Develops business analysts who facilitate communication between business areas, subject matter experts, project management, technical deployment teams, and customers to enable successful projects.
4381. Individual Problems in Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (3). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For students with high academic achievement who are interested in enhancing their degree programs by pursuing individual research or study under the guidance of an ISQS faculty member.
4382. Internship in Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (3). Prerequisite: Approval prior to employment. Permits students to apply the concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. Up to 3 hours of internships can be applied toward a degree program. Must be taken pass/fail.
4383. Special Topics in Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (3). Prerequisite: Minimum cumulative 2.5 Texas Tech GPA. Examines specialized problems relating to information systems and quantitative sciences. May be repeated once for credit as topic varies.
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5338. Information Technology for E-Business (3). E-commerce technology and business environment. E-commerce planning and implementation, Internet technologies, Multimedia on the Web. Web-based databases. Designing and building e-commerce site.
5341. Business Problem Solving (3). Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. in Management Information Systems program or consent of instructor. Problem solving and decision making for business analysis, reengineering, and competitive advantage. Topics include ERP systems and system security risk assessment. May be repeated for credit with instructor consent.
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6337. Business Programming Languages (3). Concepts of data structures and file processing as they relate to information systems. Emphasis on structured and object-oriented program design using Java.
6338. Database Concepts (3). Model organizational data and business rules; logical and physical designs of relational databases, data warehousing, data mining, and data administration.
6339. Data Management and Business Intelligence (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 6338. Covers skills, methodologies, and knowledge for data management with BI techniques such as dimensional data modeling, data warehousing, and OLAP.
6340. Decision Support Systems (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 6338. Theories of decision making, DSS software and design, artificial intelligence in DSS, executive information systems, and institutionalization and behavioral factors.
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6347. Data and Text Mining for Business Intelligence (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 5345 or consent of instructor. Examples and methods of data and text mining to produce enterprise intelligence. Use of data and text mining software.
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7338. Systems Analysis and Design (3). Prerequisite: ISQS 6338. Discusses various analysis and design methods and applies them to several case problems. Topics include requirement specification, design, and implementation architectures.
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for the last 10 years i have cooked using a set of all clad copper core cookware. last year when i moved in to a new house my range was induction and i was devastated to learn that my copper core cookware was NOT induction ready! i did not want to downgrade and get the solid stainless all clad so i chose the mauviel stainless cookware and have been thrilled! in my opinion, it cooks better and faster than the all clad and my mauviel definitely retains its gleam better than the all clad ever did. although i hated that i had to get a new cookware set when i hadn't planned on it I am thrilled with my mauviel and can't wait to buy a rondeau next!


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Adding together sophisticated electronic engine management and diesel, while retaining a relatively mechanically simple motor, is one way of meeting strict exhaust emission regulations.
This in summary, is exactly what the new Volvo low-emission TAMD 74P EDC is, a proven terrestrial diesel that's been re-engineered to suit a variety of marine applications.
Volvo's new low-emission truck-origin diesel slots in neatly between Yanmar's 420 hp 6LY2-STE and the 660 hp Cat 3196 and 635 hp Cummins QSM11.
LOYAL SERVICEThere is nothing wrong with using truck diesels in marine applications.
Most heavy truck diesels have features which ensure a long service life and the ability to be overhauled at least a couple of times.
The 74P EDC is no exception and has lots of good features like replaceable wet cylinder-liners and valve seats/guides, two separate cylinder-heads with a flame barrier between them to protect the head gasket as well as 12V or 24V electrical system with 60 amp alternator.
The fuel system is designed to handle ambient temperatures from 5-55°C and features six-hole injectors for efficient fuel spray and lower emissions.
There's even an oil dipstick on both sides of the engine for ease of maintenance in marine applications.
Most truck engines develop maximum power at moderate revs and maximum torque well down in the rev range. This provides plenty of 'grunt' for planing larger gameboats and cruisers.
The 74P EDC develops a maximum of 480 hp at 2600 revs, 14% more than Yanmar's 6LY2-STE but at 700 fewer revs.
The long stroke (135mm compared to the 107 bore) powerhead develops maximum torque of 1432Nm at just 1600 revs, 29% more and 900 revs lower than its more compact Japanese rival. Even at 1000 revs the Volvo develops 730Nm of torque.
These outputs are not bad for a motor that has a piston displacement of 7.28lt.
The low revs at which maximum torque is developed also makes the motor particularly flexible. More so when matched with one of ZF's two speed gearboxes.
A suitable model is the electronically-controlled ZF IRM 300 ATS, which has a 7° down-angle output flange and weighs 116kg, 69kg less than Volvo's own single speed electronically-operated hydraulic gearbox.
According to ZF, overall the best ratios for planing hull application would be the 2.000:1 in first and 1.567:1 in second combination.
Building a diesel which can handle severe operating conditions does however, increase its weight. At 860kg in bobtail form (sans gearbox), the 74P EDC is 67% heavier than Yanmar's 6LY2-STE. From flywheel to alternator drive-belt pulley, the 74P EDC is 1142mm long while the overall width is 794mm and height a fairly imposing 937mm.
FUEL MISERThe fuel economy of Volvo's EDC (Electronic Diesel Control) is another plus.
Recently, while editing my first industrial newspaper, I talked with truckies who had switched to electronically-managed diesels. They all said their savings were enormous. One coal truck owner-driver told me his fuel savings were 40%, compared to operating a fixed injection-timing diesel.
A glance at Volvo's 74P EDC fuel consumption graph shows a similar story. According to Volvo, at maximum torque and based on propeller power curves, the 74P EDC consumes just 27lt per hour (edited 31/1/13. See readers note below. Original figure is incorrect. About 100 litres/hour sounds right.)
Contrary to concerns among engine operators about reliability of the electronic engine management components, again from interviewing truckies, a well-designed system does not create a weak link in the powertrain system. For example: the coal truck drivers who were interviewed said they had experienced no more downtime than with conventional diesels. This was despite operating vehicles on dusty and rough roads.
In marine applications, it's just a matter of building-in thorough waterproofing, in addition to vibration isolation.
Volvo first introduced EDC to its marine diesels in 1995, and according to the company, the system has been designed to withstand the harsh marine environment.
The control unit for the EDC system is 'baked' in polyurethane plastic, then placed in a diecast aluminium box and engine-mounted.
The fact the control unit is engine-mounted with provisions for plug-in throttle and gearshift control cables, makes the engine easier to install than 'conventional' diesels which require mechanical linkages.
The EDC system and control unit constantly monitor the status of major engine components. Information is computed continuously to determine the precise quantity of fuel required at any given moment.
It takes into full account all variations in operating temperature, barometric pressure and other fringe factors in order to maximise engine efficiency.
According to Volvo, in tropical climates the EDC system compensates for high fuel temperature to avoid power loss.
It also reduces exhaust smoke to a minimum, especially when compared to fixed timing diesels, where there is always some fuel over-supply on start-up. Underway it's claimed to provide better throttle response and lower, more stable idling important for low-speed manoeuvring in marina confines.
Volvo's gearboxes are available (as are the ZF units) with a trolling valve that allows some 'slip' in the transmission, further reducing revs at the prop and subsequently boatspeed.
QUICK THINKERBecause electric control cables replace mechanical ones, much less force is needed to operate the controls, and no engine vibration or noise is transmitted through the cables to the helm station.
Last but not least, the EDC can be used to automatically synchronise engines in dual installations.
Should a malfunction occur, a flashing code is displayed on the operator's control panel.
Eight major parameters of information are stored and may be accessed by a technician using a diagnostic key.
Examples of information stored relate to adequate engine cooling capacity, sufficient air supply and correct matching of propeller to load.
Taking all of the above into account, there's no doubt Volvo's latest offering has the potential to provide boaters with a low emission, fuel efficient, torquey and long-lasting engine for re-powering existing hulls or as original equipment in new ones.
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One of the biggest polls ever conducted in Toronto shows residents from every corner of the city are overwhelmingly against Mayor Rob Ford's cuts.
From Doug Ford's ward in Etobicoke to budget chief Mike Del Grande's in Scarborough, the results will serve as a sobering warning to councillors within the Ford voting bloc.
A Forum Research telephone survey of nearly 13,000 people reveals that more than three-quarters of Torontonians want their local councillor to protect services rather than comply with the mayor's wishes. And only 27 per cent of residents say they would vote for Rob Ford if an election was held tomorrow.
More significantly, because of the poll's size, Forum was able to provide the first authoritative assessment of support on a ward-by-ward level.
Forum's poll, which was paid for by CUPE Local 79, one of two major unions at city hall, questioned 12,848 Toronto residents on Tuesday using a random dial, push-button response, phoning system. The margin of error is plus or minus 0.9 per cent, 19 out 20 times.
But the more he listened, the more my father, at least, understood that Carlin was much more than just a guy who said the word "fuck" a lot. Nothing that he did was done for the sole purpose of shocking an audience. When he did it, which was often, there was always a larger point to be made. There was a universe of difference between George Carlin and an idiot like Andrew Dice Clay.
Having a point in recent years has been the death of otherwise great comedians. If you look at Bill Maher and Dennis Miller, as just two examples, you see how true that is. Both have suffered from the syndrome that killed Lenny Bruce's humor; they wanted to be right more than they wanted to be funny. But Bruce had been persecuted to the point that he earned that right. Maher and Miller just want to please their respective political comrades. Consequently, Miller has had a string of failed shows and Maher isn't far behind.
Perhaps the greatest tribute to George Carlin was on Monday's Larry King Live. Some of the biggest names in comedy were on the show, and only one of them, Lewis Black, has been remotely funny over the last decade. Carlin was on stage three times as long as Jerry Seinfeld, but he always stayed hungry and wanted to always be better at his craft, while Seinfeld was happy driving his Porsches and making bee cartoons.
Carlin worked for fifty years. He recorded 23 albums and made 14 HBO specials. He was one of the truly great ones and he will be missed
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When it comes to funding abortions, though, there is not the same level of support.The same poll found 44% of respondents thought the public purse should only pay for abortions that were medical emergencies.Four percent think the health-care system should never fund abortions.Egan said the numbers surprised her, but that they may not truly reflect people's thoughts on the issue.She said many younger women, low-income women and women from rural areas could not afford abortions if they had to pay for them themselves, and so if the public system didn't pay for their procedures, it would amount to discrimination.
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"hands down, Canada's most underrated blog" Damian Penny, The Undisputed Dean of Canadian Political Bloggers. Posted at Daimnation , Saturday October 21, 2006 "You can count on "Skippy" to make you think in different ways about familiar issues. You can also depend on him to be rude, offensive, and outrageous – if you're offended by completely uninhibited sexual imagery (and imagination!), don't read Skippy – but your prudery will keep you from an often interesting perspective." Posted On: Jamulblog, July 12, 2007 "Your Maximum Leader is beginning to think that the less he posts, the better Skippy's political posts are. Indeed, your Maximum Leader even thought (just a few short moments ago) that if your Maximum Leader just stopped blogging all together would Skippy just keep on writing enough good material for two blogs? (Admittedly one of those blogs would be an X-rated social commentary/diary site and the second a remarkably well-informed and insightful political commentary site…)" Posted On: Naked Villainy, September 18, 2007 "I love your writing. few could pull off sarcastic humor and self-loathing like you do. You've turned self-disgust into an art form." Posted By:Ophelia July 19, 2003 "hahaha um, not funny" Posted By: Ophelia July 17, 2003 "This is not fucking funny." Posted By: Bee August 21, 2003 "I join Bee in saying that this isn''t funny AT ALL. jesus christ, Skippy." Posted By: Ophelia August 23, 2003 "You are obiviously being kept down by the Mud People." Posted By: DrReverend August 21, 2003 "I''ll give you $50.00 if you kill yourself." Posted By: DrReverend August 19, 2003 "Last time I read this blog." Posted By: Dave, October 24, 2003 "I think you should stop talking about killing yourself and ACTUALLY kill yourself. For fuck's sake, everybody is tired of hearing about how you might, just do it or face the fact that you are too pathetic to even kill yourself." Posted By: A Caring Guy, October 25, 2003 "If Joey Ramone were alive today he'd probably shit in your mouth." Posted By: DrReverend November 11, "When you're good, you're good. When you're bad, you're even better. See you in hell." Posted By: Anna November 11, 2003 "Skippy, if you can prove to me that giving head and swallowing will without a doubt keep lung cancer and heart disease at bay, you've earned yourself a BJ." Posted By: Mary Magdalicious, December 5, 2003 "Wow...you know nothing about politics." Posted Dr. Reverend, December 26, 2003 "You are a dick and should think seriously about killing your stupid blog - go get a job, you big fag"Posted By: Princess Paragonian, December 29, 2003 "You have a, how shall i say.... appealing 'tough', yet gently gay look." (Univited PM) Posted by:Jus20012002, January 2, 2004 . "I hope jesus doesn't kick you in the nuts."Posted By: Mary Magdalicious February 2, 2004 "Stumbled on to your blog by accident and i must say alot of the stuff had me in stitches. Love it" Posted By:Jeremy February 4, 2004 " .....sick."Posted By: Bee February 7, 2004 "Hey Skippy, you ever consider running for public office in the states? I know some people in the West Virginia state government and our Senator can't live forever.Hell, even Strom, Thomas-Jefferson-Fan, Thurmond died eventually.Posted By: Ford W. Mavrick, February 9, 2004 Wow, for someone who is so opinionated, you really don't know shit about American or Canadian culture. You appear to know even less about history." Posted By: Dr. Reverend February 13, 2004 "Your blog's the best I have come across in a long time. I may not agree with all you say but the verve with which you say it and the humour and irreverance is terrific. These days when the media just reproduces the handout from central control, blogs like yours do a great deal to form informed opinion in a democratic society. Thanks. Keep it up." Posted By:Anandan February 13, 2004 "SKIPPY pities ME? Where's my noose?" Posted By: Kilgore Trout March 22, 2004 "Jesus Skippy. Now Allah is going to kick you in the nuts" Posted By: Mary Magdalicious March 22, 2004 "I could make one that says "Skippy has a small penis" although his cock is superb. Posted By: Bestest Pussy March 23,2004 "Cunt sucking is for bitches.You're considered one of the girls because you dress like one. Posted By: Dr. Reverend March 24, 2004 "John Malkovich is one sexy bastard. I have such a thing for him. And I never realized til now, Skippy, how much you resemble John Malkovich...this, by default, makes you also one sexy bastard. See how that works?" Posted By: Zombie March, 26, 2004 "Too bad you live up north. It could have been beautiful. Ever since I started coming here and saw your pic I wondered why you weren't getting more action. You are not a bad looking guy at all. Maybe the girls are just...well, that's enough kindness for one day." Posted By: Serenity March 26, 2004 "Hell, if they make gay marriage legal, I'll marry you..." Posted By: Outpatient March 26, 2004 "You look creepier than the REM faggot. But he looks much more like a homersexual." Posted By: Dr. Reverend March 27, 2004 "Purge Trifecta. When all others make you wonder where the content Gods reside, check here: Chaotic Not Random and Happy Furry Puppy Story Time with Norbizness and Enjoy Every Sandwich. These guys write their balls off." Ruthlessly Stolen From Primal Purge March 26, 2004 "Skippy, your hits will go up again if you post pictures of your man nipples. Lots of man nips." Posted By: Mary Magdalicious April 15, 2004 "What the fuck? You turning faggot? Posted By: Dr. Reverend April 16, 2004 "Sometimes it gets to be just a little too much. Sharing, that is." Posted By: Bee May 23, 2004 "I'll give you $5.00 if you make the fucking font you use on your blog bigger. I'll give you $50.00 if you stop fucking writing about American politics. I'll give you $500.00 if you fucking kill youself." Posted By: Dr. Reverend May 26, 2004 "Of course women like jerks. Why the fuck do you think they like me? I guess you've learned nothing from me over all these years." Posted By: Dr. Reverend May 29, 2004 "Sometimes a bitch just has to die." Posted By: Ford W. Maverick May 29, 2004 "It looks like we have more in common than the swastikas carved in our foreheads."Posted By: Dr. Reverend May 29, 2004 "This might be a shallow and 'Waiting-for-Godot-like' comment but...you seem to have not only brains but also beauty." Posted By: Nietzscheswife June 7, 2004 "Skippy, you are such a twisted bastard. Seriously. Why haven't we had sex yet?"Posted By: 0phelia June 25, 2004 "Just found your site. I find some of the things you say quite disgusting. And really quite enjoyable,so keep up the good work."Posted By: Big Al June 28, 2004 "I've read most of your blog. I'd say that so far it's the best I've come across, and believe me, I've seen a few. It's funny, well written (except for the spelling...) and interesting. There will always be those few idiots who just don't get it. It's useless to get worked up about it." Posted By: Johnny June 30, 2004 "Skippy... Go for the facial tattoo. I dig em', and fuck what those other bitches think. You can always bite their tits off if they back talk you." Posted By: Mary Magdalicious July 1, 2004 "Go fuck yourself up your butt." Posted By: Reek Stankleberry July 6, 2004 "Well if ass-fucking won't keep Satan away, I just don't know what will." Posted By: Dr. Reverend July 7, 2004 "dude, you're killing me. keep it up." Posted By: Son of Nixon July 22, 2004 "Are you always either naked or in a suit?" Posted By: Rehella July 22, 2004 "That person should speak for himself or herself. 'Cause you really are that much of a cunt, skippy." Posted By: Kilgore Trout August 4, 2004 "I've read you for a long time but have never commented before. That isn't a slight to your great writing ability, it's mainly because I don't want to be seen here!" Posted By: Paul August 4, 2004 " Dead on. Bulls-eye. I take back what I said about you being a cunt. For now." Posted By: Kilgore Trout August 4, 2004 "Know what, Skippy? You're alright." Posted By: Anna August 18, 2004 "Excellent work. Damn you for being so dead on." Posted By: The Maximum Leader August 24, 2004 "Skippy, fuck the puppy idea. Try getting a monkey that smokes. That will get you laid." Posted By: Mary Magdalicious August 27, 2004 "As to the beard - I like the clean shaven better - and what's wrong with a bald head? Bald heads are hot on some guys - unfortunately most can't pull it off * sigh * You look like you can pull it off though and that's a good thing - not a bad. BTW, love your blog. I saw it in my referrers and thought it was just a random hit. Then I started reading and found you to be hilarious - it was only after about 10 posts that I noticed you linked me. I was more than flattered - linked by someone I was about to link anyway - awesome. Thanks" Posted By: Kinky August 27, 2004 "Fuckin' Goy bastard." Posted By: Dr Reverend December 19,2004 "Who does a guy have to sleep with to get one of his Skippy quotes pasted to the sidebar? Great googly-moogly." Posted By: Smallholder December 20, 2004 "Are you a child molester or what's the story?" Posted By: Fukinator, December 28, 2004 "Sick dude." Posted By: DCayer December 29, 2004 "You officially suck." Posted By: Sorry, January 22, 2005 "I heart you, Skippy" Posted By: Karinsky, January 25, 2005 "As I've stated before, you were quite skilled in bed and I had no need to fake any of my multiple orgasms." Posted By: 0phelia, June 30, 2005 "I love Skippy. I swear I do. The only blogger more twisted than me." Posted on: Velociworld, July 26, 2005 " You are so fucking ignorant about America. And while the American people ARE stupid, so are you." Posted By: Bill Lassiter, August 2, 2005 "How can you not love a man who hates himself so viciously?" Posted on: It's All About De, August 31, 2005 "If I wasn't positive that all Canadian men had tiny penises, I'd be all over that Skippy." Posted On: It's All About De "I've seen pictures of you and I'd say you're fuckable." Posted By: Joan, September 29, 2005 " I love your posts on Canadian politics even more than I love your posts on porn. And I love your porn posts. Why the hell do you waste all this talent on the internet? Write a book or something, goddammit! Posted By: Cliff S., November 17, 2005 "Let it never be said that underneath your self-cavilling, bitter (yet strangely egomaniacal) surface that you never take the time to give the people what they want. Even if it's just one people. Gawd bless you, Skippy! Posted By: Locke, November 18, 2005 "Wow! I don't know that I've ever been flattered and yet somewhat revolted at the same time... It's an interesting sensation." Posted By: Dewey in Toronto, December 1, 2005 "Very often, debating you is like playing whack a mole: You pop up some premised assertion moles, I pull out my mallet and start whacking, then you pop up more premised assertion moles - which are mostly or completely unrelated to the original moles I was whacking at. Your stock of moles seemingly stretches into infinity. And yet, an endless supply of moles does not equate to cogent argument. Very often, debating you is like speaking to a salesman who will not answer a particular direct question, and instead flies off on the flight of rhetorical splendor known as "baffling them with bullshit." I'm impressed with your rhetorical skills, and your IQ, and your accumulation of knowledge. I'm impressed that I'm the American citizen, yet you might have a more thorough knowledge of the American Constitution than I. And yet, these impressive things are not substitutes for cogent argument."Posted By; gcotharn, December 21, 2005 "Besides, you seem to think you're the least respectable person I know. While you're often right, you're wrong on that count. Careful, I might out YOU as a nice guy. Or something." Posted By: Dewey In Toronto, December 27, 2005 "I've been to Toronto. The most dangerous thing I saw there was an 11 foot tall red head with shaved balls."Posted By: Judy, December 31, 2005 "There was this "Caught on Tape!" video I watched back in my highschool days where one of the scenes shows two people starting to cross the railroad tracks. One looks up at the last minute and sees the train, the other does not. In the commercial, it cuts away just before the train does its thing, but the video... Your blog is like a twisted version of the video. We know the train is going liquify you in shocking gory fashion, but that's why we keep coming back. It's so much more fun that we both know the train is coming and you still gleefully walk into its path...and we love you all the more for it." Posted By:Locke, January 13, 2006 "Fuck. I'm hooked." Posted By: DeAnna, January 14, 2006 "Your Maximum Leader has found Skippy's commentary more insightful and interesting than anyone elses. So now he supposes that Skippy will go back to writing about porn and strippers he meets in the subway." Posted By: The Maximum Leader on Naked Villainy January 24, 2006 "Slightly crazed is fine, but with the beard you look like a total nutjob. If you ever hope to get laid again, for fuck's sake, Skippy, NEVER, EVER grow a saddam beard. You're welcome."Posted By: The Lady O, 28 January, 2006 "Maybe we should get married. My readers could support us by purchasing my worn panties and you could be the panty pimp." Posted By; Joan 28 January 2006 " I know it must be hard for you...being objectified by women all the time. But come on, how can they really help themselves? Have you seen yourself lately? Your pheramones preceed you into a room (as does your crotch). Don't blame it all on them...you did choose to leave your house. :D" Posted By: Joan, 3 February, 2006 "Skippy, you sarcastic twerp." Posted By: Arwen, 8 February 2006 "Just so you know.. if I had to choose between Moussaoui or Skippy.. You'd win. Even if I know what an asshole you are. Posted By; Judy, 13 February 2006 "I'd be willing to sign a legal document stating that is IS ok, in fact, to masturbate whilst thinking of me." Posted By: DeAnna (Who seems unaware of my reputation as an outlaw) February 24, 2006 "Feel free to masturbate while thinking of me...actually, do you need some of my panties to help you with that?" Posted By: Joan, February 24, 2006 "I blame myself for this. I have been too lenient with you. Your Godless behaviour must come to an end. You will receive a severe beating this weekend and I am contemplating removing your testicles." Posted By: Dr. Reverend, February 24, 2006 "Just remember skippy, the US never threw a fit when you smuggled your own personal WMD over the border twice a year. After all, it wasn't like you were hiding in your pants or anything. All's fair in love and war, so to speak." Posted By: Judy, April 4, 2006 "Wow...nothing hotter than a man willing to issue fatwas for pussy." Posted By: Joan, April 16, 2006 "You sir, are a brilliant writer." Posted By: Judy, May 4, 2006 "I think I'm falling in love." Posted By: DeAnna, May 11, 2006 "THIS IS THE MOST DIABOLICAL FALSITY YOU HAVE EVER ENGAGED IN!!!! I was intending to kick you in the face upon our next meeting, but now it's obvious that I must douse your scrotum in kerosene and set your testicles aflame. Alas, it is the only way you will learn." Posted By: Dr. Reverend, May 12, 2006 "And i would like to commend you on some excellent blogging. This particular story would normally warrant a few cryptically humorous lines and a link. To an ordinary blogger. But you managed to wring an essay of New Yorker-esque proportions out of it. That takes talent. Your beautiful young friend is right. I see big things for you in the future." Posted By: Annika, June 4, 2006 " I like a man who will unabashedly tell someone his penis size because hes unashamed. Thats hot. *raises hand* I'll take that 6.5, thank ya" Posted By: Kinky, June 6, 2006 "Elvis, like skippy, is the very definition of rock and roll. Posted By: Rube, June 10, 2006 " I'm beginning to think you're the only good man left in the world, skippy. WTF?" Posted By: By: DeAnns, June 11, 2006 "Just so everyone knows. Skippy does indeed, taste like bacon. And, any guy who doesn't know cum tastes good to real women, is clueless." Posted By: Judy, July 2, 2006 "There was a British columnist whose work was described as 'a suicide note in weekly installments.' This blog is sort of like that." Posted By: Gadfly, July 6, 2006 "Jeez, Skippy. Sometimes I really hate coming here." Posted By: Cynlee, July 18, 2006 "Someone needs to throttle you with a riding crop...truly!" Posted By: Joan, July 18, 2006 "Holy mother of god. I just had an orgasm. It's official: I'm devoting the rest of my life to you, skippy." Posted By: DeAnna, July 19, 2006 "Skippy, sometimes I'm not quite sure of your sanity, but you are without a doubt the baddest morning news reading, quiz show hosting, talent introducing PIMP in the motherfuckin' blogosphere." Posted By: Shank, July 19, 2006
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niggernazi (05/20/2013) [-]
there is other who also want to parking you know and if you take like 4 parking lots for one truck, there is 3 other people who cant park. Just take the time to park properly and use only one parking lot and people would be happier. You can ask yourself: what would jesus do? Thats right ************ , he would only take one parking lot because Jesus dont want to piss other people off.
Moral of the story: dont use more than one parking lot and save the earth.
Moral of the story: dont use more than one parking lot and save the earth.
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xxkelevraxx (05/20/2013) [-]
let me clarify things. no one uses the spot except employees and the occasional asshat who wants to park near one of us. there are 100's of other spots as the parking lot is HUGE and it all belongs to my store. no other stores are remotely close enough to even want to use our lot. we never get busy enough to need 1/2 the spaces we have
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xxkelevraxx (05/20/2013) [-]
new truck, no dings. the spaces in the lot where I work leave a foot or less on either side of my truck and I don't want some asshole to slam their door into me. At least I don't take up 2 spaces near the entrance. I park as far away as I can be when I park like that.
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xxkelevraxx (05/20/2013) [-]
Have you ever driven anything larger than a moped? the lot at my job doesn't have the 'courtesy' 1 foot space between parking spots. so when I say I have less than 1 foot on either side of my truck when it's parked properly I mean I have literally less than 1 foot to open my door before hitting someone or vice-versa if they don't park properly. it's not a ****** excuse I don't want my truck damaged and I don't want to damage somebody's car (mainly not wanting mine damaged)


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1 Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron, and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh. | 1 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood. |
2 In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you that led out and brought in Israel; and the LORD your God said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.'" | 2 In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the LORD your God said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.' " |
3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. | 3 When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a compact with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the LORD had promised through Samuel. |
4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is Jebus, where the Jeb'usites were, the inhabitants of the land. | 4 David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there |
5 The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You will not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. | 5 said to David, "You will not get in here." Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David. |
6 David said, "Whoever shall smite the Jeb'usites first shall be chief and commander." And Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah went up first, so he became chief. | 6 David had said, "Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief." Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command. |
7 And David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. | 7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David. |
8 And he built the city round about from the Millo in complete circuit; and Jo'ab repaired the rest of the city. | 8 He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. |
9 And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him. | 9 And David became more and more powerful, because the LORD Almighty was with him. |
10 Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. | 10 These were the chiefs of David's mighty men--they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the LORD had promised-- |
11 This is an account of David's mighty men: Jasho'be-am, a Hach'monite, was chief of the three; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he slew at one time. | 11 this is the list of David's mighty men: Jashobeam, a Hacmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. |
12 And next to him among the three mighty men was Elea'zar the son of Dodo, the Aho'hite. | 12 Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. |
13 He was with David at Pas-dam'mim when the Philistines were gathered there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley, and the men fled from the Philistines. | 13 He was with David at Pas Dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place where there was a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. |
14 But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great victory. | 14 But they took their stand in the middle of the field. They defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory. |
15 Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David at the cave of Adullam, when the army of Philistines was encamped in the valley of Reph'aim. | 15 Three of the thirty chiefs came down to David to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. |
16 David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem. | 16 At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. |
17 And David said longingly, "O that some one would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate!" | 17 David longed for water and said, "Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!" |
18 Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took and brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the LORD, | 18 So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the LORD. |
19 and said, "Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it." Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. | 19 "God forbid that I should do this!" he said. "Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives?" Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
20 Now Abi'shai, the brother of Jo'ab, was chief of the thirty. And he wielded his spear against three hundred men and slew them, and won a name beside the three. | 20 Abishai the brother of Joab was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and so he became as famous as the Three. |
21 He was the most renowned of the thirty, and became their commander; but he did not attain to the three. | 21 He was doubly honored above the Three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them. |
22 And Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds; he smote two ariels of Moab. He also went down and slew a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen. | 22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. |
23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. The Egyptian had in his hand a spear like a weaver's beam; but Benai'ah went down to him with a staff, and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. | 23 And he struck down an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver's rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. |
24 These things did Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada, and won a name beside the three mighty men. | 24 Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men. |
25 He was renowned among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David set him over his bodyguard. | 25 He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard. |
26 The mighty men of the armies were As'ahel the brother of Jo'ab, Elha'nan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, | 26 The mighty men were: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem, |
27 Shammoth of Harod, Helez the Pel'onite, | 27 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, |
28 Ira the son of Ikkesh of Teko'a, Abi-e'zer of An'athoth, | 28 Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa, Abiezer from Anathoth, |
29 Sib'becai the Hu'shathite, I'lai the Aho'hite, | 29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, |
30 Ma'harai of Netoph'ah, Heled the son of Ba'anah of Netoph'ah, | 30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, |
31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gib'e-ah of the Benjaminites, Benai'ah of Pira'thon, | 31 Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
32 Hurai of the brooks of Ga'ash, Abi'el the Ar'bathite, | 32 Hurai from the ravines of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, |
33 Az'maveth of Baha'rum, Eli'ahba of Sha-al'bon, | 33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, |
34 Hashem the Gi'zonite, Jonathan the son of Shagee the Har'arite, | 34 the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite, |
35 Ahi'am the son of Sachar the Har'arite, Eli'phal the son of Ur, | 35 Ahiam son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, |
36 Hepher the Meche'rathite, Ahi'jah the Pel'onite, | 36 Hepher the Mekerathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, |
37 Hezro of Carmel, Na'arai the son of Ezbai, | 37 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai, |
38 Jo'el the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri, | 38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, |
39 Zelek the Ammonite, Na'harai of Be-er'oth, the armor-bearer of Jo'ab the son of Zeru'iah, | 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, |
40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, | 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, |
41 Uri'ah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, | 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai, |
42 Ad'ina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a leader of the Reubenites, and thirty with him, | 42 Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, who was chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him, |
43 Hanan the son of Ma'acah, and Josh'aphat the Mithnite, | 43 Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite, |
44 Uzzi'a the Ash'terathite, Shama and Je-i'el the sons of Hotham the Aro'erite, | 44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite, |
45 Jedi'a-el the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, | 45 Jediael son of Shimri, his brother Joha the Tizite, |
46 Eli'el the Ma'havite, and Jer'ibai, and Joshavi'ah, the sons of El'na-am, and Ithmah the Mo'abite, | 46 Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite, |
47 Eli'el, and Obed, and Ja-asi'el the Mezo'ba-ite. | 47 Eliel, Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite. |
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Mar. 12 at 4:16am
Jules just came home from dropping our son Benedict off at school here in Holland. He told me the teacher had a approached him to say that they would be doing sex education over the next three weeks. She mentioned it because "I know you're religious." (How did she know that?!) She thought we might have concerns. She said he could possibly join the 4th graders, where they cover only the biological aspect of human reproduction. In fifth grade, they get rather heavy. (We're talking about 10, 11 and 12 year olds.)
Jules asked if it's normal for kids to be pulled out. She said, somewhat apologetically, "Really, there aren't so many religious people around here."
There's an information meeting tonight. I'm grateful for that. Also grateful that she approached us about it. But I'm feeling sick to my stomach, and remembering why we moved back to America when our children started getting older.
Where is concern for innocence? Where is concern for moral virtue?
No wonder there are so few religious people left in Holland.
I'm reminded why the Pilgrims left the Netherlands. They feared extinction because their children were becoming more and more Dutch. Dutch morals were too libertine. That was in 1660ish! I've never been there but I don't think it is acurate to say there are so few religious people in Holland. You just need to look in the local mosque. Katie, can you be more specific why you are feeling sick to you stomach? I understand the parental concern. I only ask because I work in a public high school. Are you upset with the school or the subject or the kids growing up too soon?
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The main cause of my distress is the thought of my sweet, innocent little boy being exposed to very explicit material when he's so young. Why should he have such images put in his head, when his life right now is full of piano and friends and jumping on the trampoline and just generally being a happy-go-lucky kid?
But my distress has moderated in the days since I posted. For one thing, Jules and I became more aware of the positive dimension of the school's effort. And we're impressed by the sincerity of their intention of meeting our concerns.
I think Americans are prone to puritanism, and we are far more ideological than the Dutch.
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"So was I once myself a swinger of birches."-R.Frost
Hope it all works out Katie. It's all a part of the journey.
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Thanks, Matt!
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Inspiring young lives
The Midlands Leadership Group is a network of influential businessmen and women who are united under a common aim – to give young people in our region a future.
One in five young people in the Midlands today are unemployed and tragically believe that they will end up on benefits for at least part of their lives. Not only is this a considerable waste of talent, it also has a massive impact on our economy.
Joining the Midlands Leadership Group will give you access to unique networking events, the opportunity to raise your personal and professional profile, and the chance to help young people in our communities get back into work, education or training.
Together, we can, and do, make a difference.
For more information please contact Sonia Kaur on 0121 772 9282 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Their potential is unlimited. Our resources are not.
If you are interested in finding out more about the MLG, email Jo Sunderland or call on 0121 7729272
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