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Do you believe that Romney could actually be worse than Obama? Yes'+' or No'-'.Submitted by ArsenalGunners11 on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 19:20
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2.1 trillion in defense spending.
I believe that Romney could actually end up being much worse than Obama.
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Probably not
Since the question is "COULD Romney be worse?", I answered yes. Sure, he could be. I doubt he would be.
Then again, we're talking somewhere between 0 and 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 for both of them, so not sure it really matters.
Loaded question....
... That's like saying "what's worse, getting stabbed in the eye with a dull knife or getting a finger cut off with a dull knife". I don't even know how to answer this since they are both so awful.
Lesser of two evils....again?!
Screw both of them. Ron is still in. I will say; however, that if it comes down to twiddle dee or twiddle dumb, I am taking my ball and leaving. When the country has had enough and push comes to shove...I'll be here to do my part.
"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." William Pitt in the House of Commons November 18, 1783
"I know major allies who fund them" Gen. Dempsey
Romney is Worse
Here is why.
1) They are no different on all the major issues that interest us. Issues pertaining to increased spending and civil liberties and war.
2) If Romney is elected that means there is ZERO chance of running a libertarian minded GOP candidate in 2016. It will be Romney vs some other democrat hack. If Barry Soetoro is re-elected there will be no incumbent in 2016.
3) We know Obama as he has shown his true colors. Romney is the ultimate unknown. Who knows what that meglomaniacal flip flopping android will do once elected.
Good points.
Hoping more people realize this, and vote for Ron Paul today in Texas.
One plus for Romney
One plus for Romney, IMO, is that he won't be known as the "Peace/hope/change" guy. We'll expect a full on pro-war, unapologetic neocon and no one will be surprised when he acts that way or makes certain policies.
It doesn't, though, net any better for our liberties, our economy, etc.
Currently consuming: Gatto: "Underground history of education..", FDR; Wii U; NEP Football
To restore America, we must keep the GOP alive, and Romney can do that better than Obama IMO.
Dr. Ron Paul is winning, Romney and Obama should just drop out.
A vote for Romney is a vote for Obama.
Romney will be worse -- and so will Obama.
Every one of the bankster-owned puppet-Presidents builds on the evils of his predecessor, repealing nothing, and enacting new atrocities of his own. So you can bet that things will be worse if Romney is elected -- just as they will continue to get worse if Obama is elected.
The two-party system has worked this way for many years -- Democrats eating away at economic freedoms and Republicans eating away at civil liberties, both parties absolutely united in their conviction that government -- not you -- should be in charge of your own life.
It isn't "evil Democrats" or "evil Republicans" like Obama and Romney who enslave us; it's the people who teach us that the gang named "government" has a right to do things that "ordinary" people cannot do, and that "ordinary" people have a moral duty to obey their "laws."
Recommended reading: The Most Dangerous Superstition, http://www.amazon.com/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Ros...
Irrelevant! He still stinks just as bad!
When Fascism goes to sleep, it checks under the bed for Ron Paul!
Puppet show
Both of these men serve the same master: money. Whatever the money says they do. This is why Ron Paul is so dangerous to the PTB, his heart is not for sale.
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.
John Locke
Hard to say
But I don't believe he could be worse than Obama. That being said, I absolutely refuse to go against my principles and vote for Romney. I walked into the voting booth last time, held my nose and voted for McCain. Never again.
It is time to take a stand against the corruption in washington. If not me, then who? If not now, then when
Attention All Delegates! Break your "Binds" and vote for the Constitution in Tampa! Ron Paul 2012
I prefer not to find out!
I prefer not to find out!
When Fascism goes to sleep, it checks under the bed for Ron Paul!
It would be hard to be worse
It would be hard to be worse than Obama, but we aren't fighting for the Republican establishment. Eight years of another Republican hack is intolerable and will set the Dems up for another pendulum swing using the "first woman of color" or some such crap.
I'm abstaining and voting down the irrelvent distraction
Focus. Let me guess... the next question will either be: Ron paul supporters- Who are you guys? Or a set up on another Gary Johnson lecture. Focus. We need working solutions, not arm chair garbage.
Does it really matter? Both take the dollar over the cliff
Ron Paul doesn't and I do not understand why this independent report is not showcased on his 2012 campaign website.
All candidates except Ron Paul collapse the dollar.
Primary Numbers: The GOP Candidates and the National Debt
February 23, 2012
The Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget
November 6th 2012 I voted for Dr.Ron Paul
"We must remember, elections are short-term efforts. Revolutions are long-term projects." ~ Ron Paul
Didn't Paul say Romney would
Didn't Paul say Romney would be a little better than Obama?
But in my opinion, Presidents since JFK have been progressively worse each time. It's all part of the incrementalism.
I have a feeling attempting to answer this question...
will likely tear the space-time continuum and propel us all into an infinite black hole which would oddly sound like a galactic toilet flushing.
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience"—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Wish I had read our comment before posting
I think you had the best answer.
Attention All Delegates! Break your "Binds" and vote for the Constitution in Tampa! Ron Paul 2012
What a terribly hard question. Is evil worse than evil? Well, yes in a way I suppose. I guess I would have to say yes, I believe Romney would be worse than Obama.
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
-Thomas Paine
In light of how the basic
In light of how the basic narrative goes with my long lost GOP, Obama is a "socialist" bent on destroying this nation... and we just can't tolerate 4 more years. As for Romney, he's the Republican, so he is bound to be better than Obama... right?
Here's my take - I'd rather deal with an obvious philosophical enemy in power when the crash happens, than a false savior. Push comes to shove, there ain't a whole lot of difference between them. So if those are the only possible options, then who gives a crap.
I wouldn't compare them to poop that is just being nice, however I have been thinking. Dr Paul said Obama has created a bond bubble. Romney hasn't acknowledged this fact and IF Romney unfortunately becomes the nominee he would be the perfect fall guy to blame the bursting of the bubble on :-)
It is like debating
dog poop or cat poop. Which is worse? You don't want either of them on your shoe......or the White House carpet.
"Where liberty is, there is my country." -Benjamin Franklin
Romney has no agenda of his own, nothing to distract him from getting the job done. And what job is that? Why the job of implementing the New World Order. OTOH Obama is a died-in-the-wool Marxist and I think that distracts him from doing exactly what the big bosses want done.
New Hampshire and Ecuador.
I'll answer you this way...
I didnt think Obama could be worse than Bush. Didnt think a lot of things before the 'quickening'.
A Romney win is WORSE for us in the R3VOLution, here is why.
An Obama win = 4 years and done. Then its Rand/Napalitano 2016 vs JebBush/Rubio 2016. That is why we must crawl deep inside the GOP machine and take up all the positions of power. Do it, get it done.
A Romney win means the GOP will be calling for another 4 years for "President Romney" and our R3VOLution is delayed a total of 8 years!
American cannot wait that long. America needs to free herself for good.
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From a foreign policy
From a foreign policy standpoint, the team of neoCON advisers WIllard has surrounded himself from Bush's band of criminals is quite chilling. I sincerely think that our planet would be a glowing, radioactive cinder if McCain had been president. Remember how he wanted to bomb the Russians as they moved reinforcements into Georgia? "We are all Georgians now".
Remember how Mitt wanted MORE Gitmo's, not less? These guys are all NUTS.
He might delay our economic death longer than Obama would, but I'm torn if that is worth WW3.
At a minimum Romney will be as bad as Bush & Obama
Likely he will be worse...which is evident in the knowledge of his supporters. What I mean is this: His supporters want to replace Obama, yet when questioned how Romney would be different they offer no specifics. They are pushing to replace Obama with, a man who holds identical political beliefs as Obama (and Bush) which is the dismantling of the US Constitution, the Bill Of Rights & a steady path toward world government.
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They work for the same elite
So the difference will be minimal. Often Republicans can get away with more than Democrats as there will no opposition to big government tyranny.
4 more years with Obama is much better than 8 years with Romney. At least we will have a very good chance in 2014 and 2016 if Ron Paul does not get to the White House this time.
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I remember when I thought people in their 20's were adults. Now all of my friends are in their 20's and everybody is just kind of fumbling around bumping into each other, trying to figure out where the free food is
Excellent gif use
how the hell do i talk to people
Stand in front of them and press A
i don't think my dad knows the difference between a horse and a donkey because we just passed a truck hauling a couple horses and he was like "hey sarah looks like they're really… hauling ass hehehhherhhe" so i had to tell him they were horses not donkeys but i gave him an A for effort
sweat is just your body crying because it wants you to stop moving
I don't go running because I want to be thin.
I go running because
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of all the so-called inspirational posts about runing, this one makes me want to pick up running most.


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A series of storms such as are now moving through Manteca would have sent business and home owners alike scurrying for sand bags in some parts of the city just 30 years ago.
Ray Utterback wasn't happy with his standard insurance sales job more than 20 years ago.
The Building Industry Association of the Delta wants Manteca to reduce all growth impact fees for three years in a bid to rev up new housing construction.
Manteca's elected leaders are using extra interest from enterprise utility accounts to cover the municipal water, sewer, and solid waste fees for the Boys & Girls Club.
Bonus bucks – part of Manteca's development lexicon since 1998 – saved Manteca from having to face tough decisions to cover annual general fund budget shortfalls from 2002 through 2006 to the tune of $5,709,500.
Like anything cool, it starts with a stack of paperwork.
It was a surprise meeting of the minds over a cup of coffee Saturday morning that could pay future dividends in addressing the gang problem in Manteca.
Joe Kelley doesn't need a traffic study to know what is happening – traffic is slowly dropping off at Manteca's most notorious intersection for back-ups in the heart of downtown.
There are 957 finished residential lots ready for homes to be built that could generate $633,000 annually to reduce municipal budget gaps.
Manteca suffered a second straight record month of post World War II unemployment in December.
Manteca's elected leaders aren't waiting for an accident – or traffic data – when it comes to trying to improve safety for children walking to Stella Brockman School along Crom Street just north of the city golf course.
Sierra High will kick off Back to School Night this week.
The appointment of Manteca High Assistant Principal Raul Mora as the successor of East Union High principal John Alba who retired in June left an open position at the Buffalo campus.
School colors are not just paint-deep. They go much deeper than that.
Karen Duke almost gave her life to the cause she believed in most.
Guy Westbrock knows the plight of the homeless only too well. And he understands the demons of drug addiction.
LATHROP – It's kind of hard to say "no, thank you" to a contract that would put a minimum of $75,000 annually into the City of Lathrop's coffers.
From the kitchen to the bar, Michael Midgley has a knack for finding his way into the limelight.
Larry Springfield's life was spiraling out of control and going downhill so fast he was close to scraping the bottom.
Manteca's water conservation efforts slid backwards in July.
Richard Silverman wants to focus on the "forgotten" Manteca - vacant parcels as well as underutilized or deteriorating buildings.
LATHROP – First he turned Lathrop Mayor Sonny Dhaliwal in to the Fair Political Practices Commission for what he perceived was "money laundering activity."
LATHROP – It has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and helped unite a community.
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Katherine Ray's family knows what she did this summer. And she made them all proud. In the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa, no less.


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Hostess Brands, the 82-year-old bankrupt company that produces Twinkies and Wonder Bread, among other products, has asked the court for permission to go out of business after failing to reach an agreement with thousands of striking workers.
According to the company, which employs 18,500, a national strike by members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union has crippled the company's ability to produce and deliver products.
The decision to shut down was made after not enough employees returned to work by a Thursday deadline.
The company was seeking wage and benefit cuts from thousands of the striking workers. A motion for permission to shut down operations and sell its assets was filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain in White Plains, N.Y.
Liquidation of the company will mean most of the 18,500 employees will lose their jobs.
The Irving, Texas-based company filed for bankruptcy in January for the second time since 2004. The company has 565 distribution centers, 570 bakery outlet stores and 33 bakeries. Brands include Wonder, Nature's Pride, Dolly Madison, Drake's, Butternut, Home Pride and Merita.
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An estimated one third of the population living in North America and Europe collects something for reasons varying from nostalgia to investment.
"We're in-between major exhibits," says Patti Kilback, Curatorial Manager for the Kelowna Museums. "We just finished Voices of the Town: Vaudeville in Canada, and in April we have a big exhibit called Ripple Effect opening, so we thought that Kelowna Collects would be a great way to for people to see examples of interesting items that are in the Museums collection."
The Museums are also looking to start a conversation with Kelowna.
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Tour guide was very good and informative. Interesting place to see and feel! I am never sure if these things are real or not but could really feel the energy in the Vortex!
Three of us stopped on our way to Glacier Park. I was the only one that had been there before and that was in 1977. This is a place you have to experience for yourself in order to understand what people will tell you about it. I would highly recommend stopping and touring and if your skeptical prepare to intrigued.
This is our 2nd mystery spot we've visited. It was fun with a funny guided tour (Robert was great) and beautifully manicured grounds. The tour wasn't expensive, and my kids and I enjoyed it for what it was. If you're looking for something to do in the area, this is a great place to spend an hour or so. If...
OK, I don't know how they do it and I don't care. My dad (80 years old), my kids (10 and 11 years old), and I (47 years old) all enjoyed it. There were picnic tables out front, a gift shop, clean restrooms, and mysterious places to explore. Our guide was enthusiastic and gave us plenty of time to enjoy...
We really enjoyed our guided tour of the attraction. Lots of photo time, and welcome to stay and look at everything again after the tour. Something to stop and take a look at, makes you think a bit :)
Had a great time with a wonderful guide, whom was knowledgeable and passionate about the unseen and little understood world around us including Bigfoot! The kids had a great time and have not laughed and enjoyed themselves so much on this trip. I looked at some reviews and some did not buy the idea of the existence of things they...
They have some neat things there. Great if have an extra hr. or so to kill in the area. Fun place for the family. Can't really explain the vortex thing myself. It was cool though. Have to find out for yourself. They also have a gift shop.
We have been here many times with the kids over the years but the last time was 8 years ago so our 14 year old son really wanted to go.
Never knew they had guides but this time they did and it made it so much more cool and informative
While my wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Montana Vortex and House of Mystery, I found it difficult to leave my skepticism behind and enjoy the site for what it is: a series of mildly interesting optical illusions. The tour guide interspersed actual, factual scientific theories in his talk to try to lend credence to some of his...
Have been to other west coast sites of "Mystery" without the kids. Stopped by the Montana Vortex while RV-ing to Glacier. Wanted to share a kooky, touristy experience with my thirteen year old daughter. The visit was much better than at the other similar sites and we particularly enjoyed the ability to return to the individual areas after the "tour"....
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{One-shot} Mummy Tooth It was never good to have Jack Frost so bored. The guardians know this well with the multiple pranks the young guardian has been pulling on them and they tend to take it and forget it with ease since they had years of experience with kids (teens). A little.Tooth knows Jack can handle himself since he is a big boy and doesn't like being babied by the elder guardians whenever they worry over him (yes, even Bunny worries over him despite his annoying pranks and sarcasm).She has motherly instincts when the boy would come to visit with bruises, probably from the stunts he's been doing lately after Pitch's defeat.North would not find it all too life threatening, Bunnymund would think of it as a "manly" thing and ruffle the boy's hair in an affectionate manner, and Sandy would only scowl and tell the boy to be more careful, but never sees any real damage done to his comrade.Tooth, thinking they were all insane for not seeing the danger of the inj
Grooming {One-shot} Bunny wanted things clean. Seeing dirty things is never acceptable for the Pooka and he gets to cleaning with no intention of stopping until everything around him is spotless.He grooms himself once every two days, but does it almost everyday when he feels like there is dirt building up on his silky fur.There is never a time Bunny will leave anything or anyone in a mess unless he has anything to say about it.So when the following day came, when the Warren settles to the warm breeze and smooth, flowing river…A cold chill fights with the warmth and pushed it back as Jack flies passed the golems and out in the open.He wasn't allowed in the Warren after almost causing a blizzard similar to '68'. Though it was an accident regarding his emotional trigger, Bunny would not have anymore snow days in his Warren and kicked the boy out until further notice.But Jack always snuck in and that ticked Bunny off, chasing the winter spirit around until he finally decid
Rise of the Guardians: LostLost.It hurts to say and it pains many people to see it everywhere. It can happen with no telling what time of day or year or any other given answer. It was an unforgivable situation to many unlucky creatures in the world.Even a small, injured Sitka fawn. She curls up as best she could in the fridge wind as it penetrates through her baby fur and bits at the skin with no mercy. The night was cruel today, bringing in a bad snowstorm that raged on for hours with her in the middle of it. Her body visibly trembled with cold as the snow builds up on her, wrapping a cold, death blanket for her as it continues to build itself. But she resisted and shook it off. It is not my time to leave this world.The fawn curls up more to block out the cold, ears numb and barely twitching as the frost collects upon them and her hooves.Please… spare me one more day.For a while, she thought the storm would continue and the very thought of death starts to creep into her mind.
Sick!England x Reader - Bath TalkYou were greeted with the gentle, faint aroma of tea and roses once you opened the door to your English friend's house, his spare key clutched in your hand as you peered inside.There was nothing out of the ordinary; as usual, Arthur's house was kept in wonderful condition, with everything clean and not a speck of dust in sight. Closing the door behind you, you quickly locked it and put the key away before sighing.Arthur had called you earlier, requesting that you come over. He was bedridden at the moment, and he absolutely refused to bring over Alfred to take care of him since last time the American had tried to place a hamburger on his head as a way of curing him.It was funny, yes, but Arthur had informed you that he'd rather not have 'that greasy morsel' – you were quoting his words – on his forehead."Arthur?" you called out softly, quietly climbing the stairs so you wouldn't disturb the ill Englishman.There was
To Ask Out A Waiter - Waiter! Levi x Shy? Reader Your eyes always strayed from your laptop.You just couldn't help it. He was always near. And you loved it!The waiter's grey eyes would glance in your direction and you would quickly look away trying to "focus" on the essay you were supposed to be working on for English.With blush on your cheeks, you would look up from your laptop again to see the waiter named Levi at the other side of the café serving other customers.Normally you would hang out at "Titan's Café" once in a while with a cup of coffee and piece of cheesecake. However, since they hired this guy named Levi you almost always came to this café whenever you could; which was practically everyday.Yes, it was a crush. A crush that was so powerful whenever you saw the said man butterflies would fly in your stomach and a blush would rise to your cheeks.As you barely typed a sentence for your essay, you heard a voice behind you, "You barely typed anyt
Sebastian-x-Child Reader: Her Butler, Seeking Sebastian-x-Child Reader Her Butler, Seeking "Mistress?"With rounded, little girl eyes you looked up at your father's butler from the tea you had been pouring. "What, Sebastian?"From his place across from you, Sebastian Michaelis gave you an apologetic look. "I'm afraid I must interrupt our tea party, my lady. For it is time for me to prepare your lunch."It was true that Sebastian always cooked your meals- although technically Bard held the title of Phantomhive Chef- and you were getting rather hungry. But despite this, a sorry pout formed on your face and your bottom lip stuck out- sure signs of a miniature melt down."No, not yet! We're having so much fun!"The Butler placed his tea-cup back down on its saucer with care, though didn't yet move from his seat."I hate to spoil such a lovely brunch, but milady hasn't eaten anything since breakfast. Sure
Baby Talk (Hetalia x Reader)Baby Talk (Hetalia x Reader)~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~*Warning; A little bit of swearing because Romano is in this :] Other than that hope you enjoy :3~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~~~~(Name POV)~~~You were laid across Alfred's sofa with your eyes shut as you listened to your friends bicker of god knows what, today you were all supposed to meet up and have fun and just hang out like friend are supposed to do but that seemed impossible with this lot.Opening your eyes you looked around the room seeing Arthur and Francis arguing as usual while Russia watched them with a childlike smile and china just complained about how immature they were being, America was, amazingly, talking to his brother Matthew but it seemed like they were arguing too, something about which sport was better hockey or soccer.Getting up you strolled into the kitchen finding Ludwig scolding Feliciano for making a mess as Romano hit Ludw
Scars (Levi X Reader)~A/N: Listen to this as you read! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ip3X-xguQ ~A cascade of amber light shone on his features, tracing every dip and curve he held. The deep orange of the sky was no match to his dark grey orbs. They swiveled with emotions too powerful for words, thoughts too complex to explain. His lips were pressed into a firm line, refusing to let anything escape. The wind teased with the ends of his raven hair, allowing them to drift back and forth with an almost hypnotic rhythm.A soft smile made its way up to your lips as you watched his brows furrow in concentration. You often did this with him, gaze out the window that overlooked the trees. It was almost as if you could see everything. Of course, until the walls blocked your view. The small amount of time you spent at the window with him seemed to relax all the tension that built up in his mind.Although, today it seemed like he wasn't relaxing as much. If anything, he was thinking more. It worried
Thug!Levi x Reader |Exoneration| AUThere were many advantages of dating the famed Levi Ackerman - one being that you were completely respected, and that no one with half a brain would so much as mess with you. Sometimes people that lived closer to the bad side of town would wave to you on the streets as you walked by, and you even got discounts time to time. There was also the man himself. Levi was very handsome, despite his short nature, there was no denying that.But like anything, there were disadvantages too. Although most people would leave you alone, people higher up in the food chain that were enemies of his gang would try to target you. You weren't a damsel in distress, considering your rather good athletic skills, but that didn't keep Levi from constantly nagging and trying to protect you. You had become somewhat adjusted to Levi's sharp tongue and possessiveness, but you couldn't gloss over the negatives completely.Something else that bothered you was the fact Levi would almost never directly tell yo
What Matters {Levi x Night Terrors!Reader}They plagued your life.Almost every night, you'd wake up in a cold sweat, screaming and hidden away someplace different from where you fell asleep. You wouldn't know how you ended up there or why, all you knew was that horrified feeling that pinched at your gut and the confusion that sunk into every fiber of your being.These were your night terrors, and once again, you had opened your eyes to an unknown, cold place.The only thing you could do was scream in hopes of someone finding you all huddled away and terrified. Although, you found it quite strange.Each time, he arrived. Coal strands hanging loose and grazing his cheek bones, steel eyes showing a sort of gentleness and voice calming so he wouldn't alarm you further."Levi?!" You called out into the darkness only to feel a warm presence beside you and a voice racked with sleep answer your call, "I'm here.."And he was, your heightened senses from the darkness around you played in your benefit.. You
Foxy x Reader- My Hero Is a Robotic FoxFem! or Male!Reader- Your choice~~~Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, a magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life!A fun and Magical place for everyone! Except for Foxy. Since the tragic incident, "The Bite of '87" Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria was anything BUT fun and magical for the Pirate fox animatronic. He had to be hidden behind the star designed purple curtain of his little stage at Pirate Cove, forced to hear the laughter and enjoyment of the children he used to perform for because of a malfunction that occurred in his wiring. He didn't mean to hurt the young child! He went to bend down to the child's height to listen to what the child had to say, but something broke, causing his head to fall over, jaw open and clamp upon the front of the poor child's young head. He remembered the screams, not only from the child in his mouth, but from everyone who was witnessing the event. He was so shocked, not able to comprehend what happened until a
Levi x Reader |Flustered|"I can't believe it! This is truly a wonderful find." Hanji, your insanely annoying friend exclaimed, which caused you to uncomfortably shift around, a natural frown gracing your face."Hanji, shut up." You murmured, voice muffled by the fact your hands flew to your face in humiliation. Hanji slowly wormed over to you and brought your hands down, a triumphant smile on her lips as she examined your slightly reddened face."I just find it so adorable that you blush. You're normally so scary and all, it's almost heartwarming." Hanji giggled, almost creepily, as you just stayed silent for a moment. You let out a tired sigh, before pushing her away from you, since she was invading your personal space."Does it really matter? Isn't blushing a normal thing?" You sharply retorted, hoping that she didn't catch onto the fact that you felt genuinely flustered. Why would that matter, if she was such a close friend, you may ask? Well, first off being that you despised showing any form of w
DP Tickle fanfic: How it began How Sam met Danny. My own way. Sam has ghost powers! But Tucker doesn't. Sorry
.Fourteen year old Sam Manson, with her friend, Tucker Foley, were both at the movies, watching Zombies 3 this season. It was the weekends so they have some free time until Monday. Saturday morning, Sam walks in an alley, checking the place to make sure no one was around. Then, a bright ring around her waist appeared, separating themselves. Purple boots, black pants(the shirt is also black with some purple in the middle and the S symbol, which is black), white gloves, and hair, and violet eyes. They call her Samantha Phantom. Even though she hated the name they gave her, she had to keep her secret low and unrecognized.Little did she know, one other person has the same thing like her.In the evening, Sam was in a little situation that she couldn't do to solve it. She's in a studio building, trapped in their device, in a capsule that has enough room for her to move in."Stupid ba
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Flower and gift retailing web sites monitored by Empirix, a provider of integrated test and monitoring solutions for web, voice and network applications, held up pretty well under the onslaught of online shopping for Mother's Day, although most suffered deteriorating performance as the holiday approached, Empirix reports.
Empirix used its FarSight remote monitoring product to generate thousands of tests over eight days in order to track response time, or the number of seconds it took to complete a multi-step transaction from the home page to the check out screen, and site availability, the percentage of time a site was successfully processing transactions. Empirix monitored 1-800-Flowers.com, Kabloom.com, FTD.com, MarthaStewart.com, Hallmark.com, Proflowers.com, and Justflowers.com.
From May 1 to 6, the average time to complete a transaction was 7.4 seconds. Empirix says Kabloom.com was the top performer, with a response time of only 3.5 seconds, with Justflowers.com coming in second at only 3.9 seconds. During the same period, the average site availability was 97.42%. As with response time, Kabloom.com and Justflowers.com led the way with availabilities of 99.77% and 99.02% respectively.
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They came from the
as many of you know,
in a long single file
to the farmsteads below.
Grýla was their mother
- she gave them ogre milk -
and the father Leppalúdi;
a loathsome ilk.
They were called the
Yuletide lads
- at Yuletide they were due -
and always came one by
not ever two by two.
Creeping up, all stealth,
they unlocked the door.
The kitchen and the pantry
they came looking for.
They hid where they
with a cunning look or sneer,
ready with their pranks
when people weren´t near.
And even when they were
they weren´t loath to roam
and play their tricks -
the peace of the home.
He wished to suck the ewes,
but it was no accident
he couldn´t; he had stiff
- not to convenient.
Hiding in the stalls,
he would steal the milk, while
the milkmaid gave the cowherd
a meaningful smile.
And scurrying away with it,
he scraped off the bits
that stuck to the bottom
and brims - his favorites.
Then stepping up, he
the stirring spoon with glee,
holding it with both hands
for it was slippery.
And they would
rush to see
if there really was a guest.
Then he hurried to the pot
and had a scrapingfest.
And when the bowls were
to be licked by dog or cat,
he snatched them for himself
- he was sure good at that!
he was happy as a lark
with the havoc he could wreak,
slamming doors and hearing
the hinges on them sqeak.
Then he stood there
- his greed was well known -
until, about to burst,
he would bleat, howl and
On Christmas night itself
- so a wise man writes
- the lads were all restraint
and just stared at the lights.
Then one by one they trotted
into the frost and snow.
On Twelfth Night the last
of the lads used to go.
Their footprints in the
are effaced now for long,
the memories have all turned
to image and song
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When I was twenty-two years old, I went before God with an ultimatum. I said to Him, "You can give me any kind of illness you choose, just not cancer." I did not listen for His response. I just assumed that we had a deal. I went on about living my life free from the fear of cancer, and this was in spite of the fact that cancer was prevalent in my mother's family.
I had just watched a favorite aunt, Lona Mae, die slowly from the terrible malady. Aunt Lona Mae was overweight when she was diagnosed with cancer. When she was dying, her poor little skeleton was wrapped in a huge body bag of skin. Her family turned her body from side to side regularly to prevent bedsores. With each move, you could hear a horrendous sloshing sound; it was as if everything inside her was liquid. I hated that noise.
She survived several months in that condition. I was with my mother when Aunt Lona Mae passed away. I was amazed as Mother began to cry. "Why were you crying," I inquired later. Mother looked at me with her sad, over-sized, hazel eyes and said, "As long as there is a breath, there is still some hope, but when the breath is gone it is final." I still did not comprehend her reasoning. I silently thought, "What hope was there for her even with the breath?" Because of this experience, I developed a ghastly fear of cancer.
When I was fifty-two years old, in the middle of a successful career as a professor at a local university, God spoke regarding my perceived deal about cancer and me. He waited thirty years, or was I the one who was waiting? When I was fifty years old, I went to God, humbled myself before Him, and declared my ignorance and naïveté in general, but most especially to things concerning the Spirit and Him. "I want to know You! Know You! Not about You. What is Your Truth? Please teach me. Just me. Please!" Note: Do not try this at home, for you will be in for a ride that is beautiful and ugly, higher and lower than you can imagine.
I loved working with students; it was such a joy to work as director of a program for students who had learning differences, but who wanted to attend college. I was a strong proponent of the fact that dyslexia was no reason to prevent a person from attaining a college degree and more. In the program I designed and created, we graduated more than 300 students during my tenure at the University—all of them with dyslexia. I introduced the Kurzweil Personal Reader to students with dyslexia. I helped students prove that they could learn as well and many times become more proficient at learning than their non-disabled peers do; they did it simply by trying other learning styles.
So why was I dissatisfied? First, I began to cry, and it was a big deal for me because I am [was] not a crier. I visited my family in Alabama and my Sister Beverly asked me, "What is wrong with you?" I replied, "I just feel overwhelmed."
Beverly was no pushover for short, non-specific answers. So, she continued to probe me for a better explanation. "Something is wrong, and I want to know what it is," she demanded. I just continued to say I just felt that I had more to do than was possible. We had planned to stay ten days with the family. After two days, I told my husband, Charles, that I must return to Florida. As usual, he gave in to my needs. I had not even visited all my children who lived in Alabama. I felt that I would go spastic if I did not get home. Charles' lovely sister, Susan, told me, "I know how it feels to be depressed." I barked at her, "I am not depressed!" She knew partly what was wrong, but I didn't.
Monday came, Tuesday went, then Wednesday passed; at that point, I called Charles on the phone and said, "I am depressed." I had to call Susan and apologize to her. I had a very narrow criterion for depression; I thought you had to be unhappily married to get or be depressed. Was I ever in for a lot of learning about the emotions and the mind! You bet I was depressed, that and so much more.
Charles encouraged me to make an appointment with our personal physician. I refused for several months, always arguing that everything was just fine. But finally, I gave in to his demands that I go for a routine checkup. As part of the exam, I went for a mammogram. Several days later, I arrived at work excited with my day, when a surgeon's nurse called to inform me that I had an appointment with Dr. Snyder on the next Tuesday at ten a.m. "What was going on?" I asked myself.
The nurse was giving me the canned responses of it probably being nothing and that most times it is not anything to be alarmed about. I said, "Hold on, you are calling from a surgeon's office. Does he think I have cancer? I can take it; just answer me straightforwardly." She responded with a simple, "Yes."
Charles and I have always been extremely close, so we went to see Dr. Snyder together. Dr. Snyder suggested that we do a biopsy as soon as possible. I said, "Wait! Give me plan number two." He began to explain about a long needle that he could use to extract some tissue for testing. I said, "Go get the needle."
Dr. Snyder boldly stated that most women do not choose that route, but I was not most women. I had to know as soon as possible. Before we left I asked him point blank to tell me the truth about what he thought, and he said that he was 99 percent sure that I had cancer. He would be able to let me know the next day based on the needle biopsy he was preparing to do.
That was a very long day. I tried to be positive while I waited; then, I remembered mother's statement about having hope until a terrible thing is final. As long as I did not know for sure that I had cancer, there was hope. In addition, I had Scarlett O'Hara down pat. I could put off worry until another day. Charles says I am the penultimate Scarlett O'Hara. In addition, of course, I had a deal with God. I could be that one percent; couldn't I? No! I could not!
Dr. Snyder called me at home and requested that Charles and I come to his office. I asked if he could just tell me over the phone; and he responded in the affirmative. "Yes, you have cancer. It is small, but it is cancer."
I began having migraine headaches when I was eleven years old. I hung up my telephone; I fell across my kitchen table with a full-blown migraine, the visual aura, the blindness, all of it. I was so despondent; how could I have cancer? Had God not heard me? Although I must quickly say I was not angry with God; I had learned a long time ago in another trial the abject danger of being angry with the Almighty. In spite of this, I was in shock. My faith was shaken to the foundation. Thankfully, I had a foundation.
However, I did not speak with Him for a few days while I awaited my surgery date. The night prior to my surgery while taking a long hot bath, I spoke for the first time. I said, "Well God, I do have cancer. I do not understand. Didn't we have a deal?"
I knew that in my heart He had never given me any indication of an agreement to my request/demand. God said to me as clear as I have ever heard anything, "Yes, you have cancer, but through it you will learn Me in a much deeper way than you have ever known; and in fact, a way you have never even known was possible." I replied, "You will have to give me a sign. I need a sign that I have indeed heard from You."
My eyes went to a painting on the wall of a rose that Charles painted for; he named the artwork "The Rose of Sharon." The rose was in the sky with blood dripping on a dark world and bringing light to it as the drops reached the water; at that point, I began to sing a song, "It's the ___ that gives me strength from day to day, it will never lose its power." I wondered what word went in that blank space. I went downstairs and asked my daughter, Leslie, about the missing word from the song. She said, "It is Blood, Mama, it's the Blood that has power." There I had my two signs.
I have had so many great times with God, but I would be remiss if I let you think it has been an easy road, for it has not. I had a retinal detachment and my right eyeball came completely apart. The surgeon took my eye out; put a silicon belt and buckle around it, and gave me almost perfect vision. Death almost claimed my life from a second bout with breast cancer. To make things worse, I had a breakdown with my nerves at the same time. That is another story for another time, and it was far more damaging than cancer.
The surgery went well with my first cancer episode, with the exception of the radiation. There is no way to prepare someone for the experience of being placed on a table in a large room, having a nurse aim a big machine coming down in a point and placing it ever so carefully on the big X which was carefully measured prior to appointment. When she was sure it was, in fact, just right, she left the room and took refuge behind a big thick wall. From my vantage point, I could see her peering through a large window at me and then hear the machine as it began to hum. Panic told me jump and run, but I didn't. I prayed until the machine went quiet. I was thankful when the nurse said I was free to dress and go. I left with a slightly burned breast, and a lot of hope that cancer would not return—I don't remember how many times I was treated with radiation, but it was lot. Moreover, each time I carried the same fear and hope with me. Unfortunately, in my case, cancer did return—in the same breast and in the same spot.
However, I am happy and peaceful because God is true to His word, [maybe not true to mine]. I do know Him so much better than I ever imagined was possible, and my life is heaven on earth. Charles takes very good care of me. We have three sons and two daughters who are all happily married; we have sixteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Praise God! He has truly blessed our family.
God always keeps His Word. I do know Him beyond my wildest dreams. He reveals Himself to me moment by moment. I now reside, peacefully and cancer free, in my lovely Florida home on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a beautiful lake. I read and write a lot and speak with my sister, Mona, who is an artist and writer, and we discuss God, politics, and sometimes our large family. We come from a family of eight. Mona has a book in publication about my work at the university. When I was in my journey through darkness, I would tell her stories of the students and me. She transcribed them and put them into a book. I thank her for her efforts, time, and love.
So, I will end my story by saying that I am truly thankful that I had cancer. It was a blessing to my family and me. Life is good. Most of all, I do still have my wonderful husband Charles who calls me his Queen. When trauma comes our way, we can push into God and learn Him more, or we can do a host of other things. I just know that I did what was right for me. I called out to my Father God with no ultimatums this time—just a plea to know Him better.
When I was twenty-two years old, I went before God with an ultimatum. I said to Him, "You can give me any kind of illness you choose, just not cancer." I did not listen for His response. I just assumed that we had a deal. I went on about living my life free from the fear of cancer, and this was in spite of the fact that cancer was prevalent in my mother's family.