Yep that would be smart let the arabs feed our troops while we fight the arabs. Maybe Iran could have done it for $1 a meal.

That's exactly what I mean when i say the two of you are real classics. Now you label her as my mother, but in other threads you continue to question her qualification as a mother and grandmother. Often nasty with the insults but now it's cool to do the monkey hump and label her as my mother and I've got to look up to her for some reason. You see I'm not here to kiss anyones butt, nor is it a requirement that others need to kiss mine. I will leave that to the two of you and it's really none of my business. I only pointed it out after being attacked for the simple comment, "DUH," which has been used by both of you on many occasions. To be insulted for doing that is Hypocritical if you ask me. :rolleyes:

I still didn't get a good answer to my questions, now what's up with that? Nevermind, I could care less, just wanted to bring it to your attention.

BTW, the two of you don't have a clue as to who I am, so quit trying to label me. One label is close to the truth, the two of you continue to believe that I am a college student.
My college day's are well behind me, but I try to remain educable or teachable.

I pray that all that knowlege and certainty that the two of you are blessed with bring you good health. All this babble on BB is no good if you are afflicted with disease or cronic illness. Be sure to put energy into other areas of your life, that's not political or fish related as it is important to have balance. As you can see, I am not your enemy nor are you mine, and I truly wish you and everyone else on this board happy holiday's, good health and vitality. And Aunty, I hope your husbands health is getting better and he's back to his normal self soon.

"I would say come up with an original thought but that is impossible for someone with no life expirience."

Did I miss something? Did you set an example by having a thought TK?

The ironic thing is that I probably set a better example of a conservative than you. I've worked all of my life since before it was legal to do so and put myself through college. No golden spooner like you.

AM, do you not see anything wrong with a private company sitting in on meetings at the Pentagon? Especially a meeting deciding to award contracts? I'm not getting what you are defending at all. Maybe we should have all the really big corps sit in on Senate appropriation meetings and such. They are there in spirit anyway. The only defense given for awarding these, otherwise illegal, contracts is that it was a time of emergency. The "rush to war".
I sure would like to know what happened to the investigations into this that were begun last year.

That's a deal.

I still think the assertion that Hallibuton is the only company that could fulfill these contracts is bullsh!t.

Defense technology contracts are one thing.....then there ARE patented technologies at work and design specs that only one company can meet. That's just not the case here. They are providing infrastructure and support sh!t that a dozen companies could do.

Sole source contracts that require a specialized technology or knowledge aren't my concern. No-bid contracts many companies could satisfy, but aren't given a chance to, so that Halliburton can cut a fat hog should be a concern to any taxpayer.

No, Dick Cheney isn't Halliburton. But if you think he's not still connected at some level (I think he'll go back to work there after his WH stint), then you're getting better sh!t than I am.

AM
Good chocolate's not cheap. I myself have found some of the low carb stuff to be spendy, but it does not raise my blood sugar.

I like grinding Cocao Nibs (real roasted beans)and sweetened with stevia (natural sweetner) which does not raise your blood sugar. I like to make chocolate yogurt using young coconuts and adding acidophilus to the milk. That's good stuff that satisfies my cholcolate jones and it want kill you. BTW, real chocolate is good for you.

What ever you do, stay away as much as you can from aspertane and sacarine. That stuff is poison, and believe it or not, was brought to you by Donald Rumsfeld, but that's another story.

lol. JLH, you been stepped on by the ORACLE of MOO. The Oracle says you have no knowledge. Now that's funny. Especially from one who's most profound comment goes "maybe yes, maybe no." Creator of the Hot Used Hay Patrol, The Oracle of Moo.

AM
I tried stevia. BLLLEEECCHHH! It's splenda for me, or nothing. Some companies use too much (like in soda) and it's too sweet for me.

Aunty alll stevia is not the same. Be sure to try different brands and be careful not to use to much. I prefer to Powdered extract to the liquid concentrate, but when i'm traveling I still carry the liquid. I used splenda and liked it, but I keep hearing of posible issues with the chlorine, and Chlorine is a toxic substance. Seems there is always something that can come back and bite you. BTW, I use the Swanson's brand of powdered extract. I order oline at http://www.swansonvitamins.com. The best price and quality around.

"The ironic thing is that I probably set a better example of a conservative than you. I've worked all of my life since before it was legal to do so and put myself through college. No golden spooner like you. "

I bet you took out student loans or had financial aid?


My mom and dad where divorced and he was off to war in Vietnam. We lived in public housing in Everett Wa. because my mom was single with a 8th grade education and 3 kids at the age of 19. From the age of 7 I paid for all my own clothes, sports equipement everything but food. For 20 blocks or more in any direction I was known as the kid that would mow your lawn any day of the week before or after school. I rigged up my Schwin bike to tow a lawn mower. I painted houses ,weeded whatever I could do to make a few dollars. If I wanted anything I had to pay for it. I had my first 40 hour a week job when I was 14 cleaning equipement for a local business. I worked full time in HS driving a laundry van. I worked construction summers in college and full time during the school year doing what ever I could. I paid for my college and graduated in 4 years. Never borowed a dime. I am the first person and still the only person in my family to go to college. I started a business with my father in 1983 and sold it in 1996. I took two years off and cleared my land by hand and built my farm and home. I did have a silver spoon because I was born in the US the land of opportunity where a kid can realize his dreams.

And there in lies the root of many ills in our society. Too many "victims" don't have the will to work hard at anything. Always complaining that it's someone else's fault. [/QUOTE]

Yup. I remember in, I think 1974, during the Boeing turn out the lights. I picked Apples, Pears, Peaches, Cukes, etc for dough. Those were tough times.

'public housing in Everett Wa'
tk-- was this on the north end of Everett? Does this mean you were a Seagull?
If so, I knew something was up with you......

I'm glad that housing was available for people in a time of need. Must be the bleeding-heart liberal in me.

ChuckE,

I would have been but we moved out.