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jb78000 @jb78000 (15139) 23 Mar 10

does bad behaviour by one lot of people cancel out bad behaviour by another? i didn't think it did - bad behaviour is bad behaviour. however in lots of discussions here apparently it does. we get the 'bush did it first' 'bush...

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MJay101 Being an awkward b*stard, I'd question the question. What is "wrong" and what is "right"? My own area of (limited) expertise is the Russian revolution. When the reds won the civil war, they committed many atrocities against the devastated white armies, and...

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ladybugmagic @ladybugmagic (3978) • United States 23 Mar 10

Yesterday was my equivalent to watching the moon landing. I watched America adopt universal health coverage into policy, and can't wait to see what happens next. My question is - how will this be implemented? Like, how and...

universal health coverage

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MJay101 I think the fact that the bill was passed is fantastic. But I'd hold your breath for a while yet - you can bet that the Republicans won't let this go without a fight. I'd also watch out for any "amendments" and "concessions" that are granted as the price of...

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bonbon664 @bonbon664 (3466) • Canada 23 Mar 10

My husband was fuming mad when he got home last night. He had gotten a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. Well, I basically laughed, and that started the argument. I think that if it's the law, whether you agree with it or not,...

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MJay101 What about laws which quite blatantly discriminate against certain groups of people? Not in this instance, but say, laws against homosexuality, or the racist laws of yesteryear? I think the citizenry has an obligation to disobey any laws which are...

23 Mar 10

Makro74 @Makro74 (591) 23 Mar 10

I just heard in the news that Netanyahu met Obama and in the midst there was another announcement of settlement building in East Jerusalem. Is this Joe Biden take two? Moreover, AIPAC met, and Hilary Clinton reminded them of the...

israel

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MJay101 I sincerely hope that the US actually lives by the principles it tries to apply to others and stands up to Israel on this occasion. I think the behaviour of the Israeli government (and people) is shocking. Frankly, their actions appear designed to provoke...

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bonbon664 @bonbon664 (3466) • Canada 23 Mar 10

My husband was fuming mad when he got home last night. He had gotten a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. Well, I basically laughed, and that started the argument. I think that if it's the law, whether you agree with it or not,...

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MJay101 I don't think that citizens should automatically obey the law, just because it's the law. Else, the law would never get changed! However, in this instance, the law exists to prevent your husband being injured in the event of an accident, so I'm on your...

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ra1787 @ra1787 (501) • Italy 21 Feb 10

I was thinking about this issue today.. there are many politicians that are very intelligent and capable but are really dishonest and tend to be corrupted and put their interest before those of the country they should be...

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MJay101 I would prefer the honest politician - absolutely. I think it is often the case that there are intelligent and honest politicians who are overlooked because they refuse to be drawn into the corrupted, tainted system which currently exists. They...

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blue65packer @blue65packer (11826) • United States 21 Feb 10

He sure did and I'm surprised he didn't get fired sooner! At the college I work at we had a young man clean tables and scan student meal cards during the day. He had worked for us about 2 and a half years at the job. Finally he...

fired

hope he realizes how dumb he was

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MJay101 Poor dude. I think people with anger issues need help and support, not a boring and repetitive job paying (I would imagine) a very small salary. Having said that - his responses (as described by you) are his own and say a lot about the man that is less than...

21 Feb 10

free_man @free_man (7330) • United States 1 Feb 10

Hi my mother in law and her husband had their wedding planned and all set up they had asked a preacher they knew to marry them, but he said no. The reason is because he knew the man that she was marrying her. And he has a lot of...

red flags

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MJay101 It would tend to make me avoid preachers... Which I do anyway - so no harm there! I plan to have an atheist ceremony.

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sanjana_aslam @sanjana_aslam (4187) • Malaysia 31 Jan 10

last night, we were treated to a selection of meat that i have never eaten before, thank god we were vegetarian yesterday n could actually turn down the offer .. other than the chicken meat i cant bring myself to eat other...

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MJay101 Pigeon is delicious. Very tender - if cooked right. (Wood pigeon, obviously; not "rats with wings". )

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p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 31 Jan 10

In the UK we are fortunate enough to have a large number of independent butchers, in many cases these are family run. That said, the vast majority of met is purchased from supermarkets. Personally I try to buy from somewhere that...

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MJay101 I try to get meat from local suppliers where possible. Unfortunately, a lot of the "independent" butchers round our way source their meat from the same place as the supermarket - it's just packaged differently. My favourite supplier is 'Alternative Meats' -...

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sanjana_aslam @sanjana_aslam (4187) • Malaysia 31 Jan 10

last night, we were treated to a selection of meat that i have never eaten before, thank god we were vegetarian yesterday n could actually turn down the offer .. other than the chicken meat i cant bring myself to eat other...

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MJay101 I really think you missed out. Rabbit is one of my favourite meats and I love game birds... Never had ostrich before now, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't try it, given the chance! If you're worried about cruelty, or some of the ethical concerns in...

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Kowgirl @Kowgirl (3490) • United States 31 Jan 10

The Credit CARD Act of 2009 puts an end to abusive tactics card issuers have long used to boost their profits but It seems that the new laws for Credit Card issuers that Obama was so proud of passing hasn't stopped the credit card...

credit cards

inactivity fees

new ways and means to get you money

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MJay101 It's no great surprise to me. Credit card companies are nothing more than "respectable" loan sharks - they will always find a way around government and legislation, whether legally or otherwise, to extort money from people. Are there any credit unions...

1 Feb 10

jazzsue58 @jazzsue58 (2666) 31 Jan 10

See, it's happened twice now, and the only link has been this site. A few days back, typing away here when - ping - my screen goes blank. Reason? In had jumped the dreaded Antivirus Vista 2010 malware virus - and god was it a...

antivirus vista 2010 malware

how to remove vista internet security malware

malware infections through mylot

mylot virus

vista internet security malware

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MJay101 I posted a thread a while back about viruses and trojans on MyLot - so yes, I've noticed it too. Someone replied, suggesting that I run NoScript (in Firefox). I'm also on XP, rather than Vista, and I think it's more secure. Since then - fingers crossed -...

1 Feb 10

WATARIKENJI @WATARIKENJI (1534) • Philippines 1 Feb 10

Outsourcing is one of the great ideas of this age. Competition fueled outsourcing to be one of the prime business strategies for companies to survive and stay in the marketplace. The global economy is pushing everyone to consider...

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outsource

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MJay101 No great surprise - the US government has already outsourced various military operations (note the recent conviction of private contractors fighting in Iraq). I think this will be a notable trend in the 21st century, and I don't think it's at all a good...

1 Feb 10

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