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ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

Is anyone else discouraged by the blatantly racist representations of President Obama that seem to be floating around everywhere? For a country that was supposed "past racism," we still seem awfully full of racism.

obama

politics

racism

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ThomasWest3 As I said in my earlier post, the racist pictures of Obama I was referring to can be seen in all sorts of media, but in particular the tea parties thrown by protesters. There are many ways that people can choose to express their views and oppositions to...

6 Oct 09

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

Is anyone else discouraged by the blatantly racist representations of President Obama that seem to be floating around everywhere? For a country that was supposed "past racism," we still seem awfully full of racism.

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ThomasWest3 I am in no way suggesting that people who disagree with Obama or who didn't vote for him are racist. What I AM arguing is that pictures of him dressed as a witchdoctor reveal certain assumptions on the part of those who would create such an image. (FYI, this...

6 Oct 09

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

Is anyone else discouraged by the blatantly racist representations of President Obama that seem to be floating around everywhere? For a country that was supposed "past racism," we still seem awfully full of racism.

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ThomasWest3 I am so glad that someone else agrees with me. I wish that people could see these ridiculous presentations for what they really are: scare tactics to distract otherwise intelligent people from thinking too much. If anything would solve this problem, it would...

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ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

I'm just curious as to why everyone seems to throw around the word "Socialism" like it's a completely bad form of government. Need we be reminded that all of our trading partners have elements of socialism in their governments,...

socialism

socialized healthcare

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ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

Is anyone else discouraged by the blatantly racist representations of President Obama that seem to be floating around everywhere? For a country that was supposed "past racism," we still seem awfully full of racism.

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Swadey @Swadey (220) • Canada 1 Oct 09

Would you guys ever have a snake as a pet? i know someone who wants to get a snake as a pet but i heard a story that really freaked me out. there was this girl who would let her snake sleep in bed with her but when she would wake...

pet

snake

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ThomasWest3 In general, I believe that people should restrain themselves when buying snakes. That being said, I don't see a problem with people owning snakes of a reasonable size; for example, ball pythons only reach a maximum of six feet. I firmly believe that anything...

5 Oct 09

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

My partner and I both have cars, but we live on a bus route and I take the bus to work sometimes. I save money and hassles parking. But if I had to choose between public transportation and driving my own car, I think my car would...

bus

driving

freedom

public transportation

work

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ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 5 Oct 09

I have a recipe for no bake cookies. Does anyone have any ideas on how to change up the recipe to make something a little different or interesting? Here is the recipe I use: 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup milk 1/4 lb...

cookie recipe

no bake cookies

recipe

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above31rubies @above31rubies (1863) • United States 27 Feb 08

We are just finishing up our new house. We hired some of the work out, my husband did what he could around making money to pay for it, and my dad has done most of the work with his own two hands. It has been a very LONG process-...

building

home

house

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ThomasWest3 I built my own house in 2007-2008. I did most of the work myself. I had always dreamed of building my own house and although it was trying at times, I enjoyed myself. It took twice as long as I thought it would to complete it, but it came right in on budget. I...

5 Oct 09

smokoyboy @smokoyboy (159) • Philippines 26 Sep 09

car can accommodate more than 2 person. and motorcycle can only accommodate 2 person or three. they are both fast. in a car you can lean your back and you can sleep and motorcycle it is so pain i your back when travel long...

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ThomasWest3 I've always considered motorcycles to be fair weather vehicles, but if you live in a warm climate a motorcycle may be the answer to high gasoline bills. I had a scooter when I lived in Florida and used it for running errands. I saved a lot of money on gas and...

5 Oct 09

Informer @Informer (802) • India 4 Oct 09

Hi guys, The number of reality TV shows is growing very fast. There are shows for everything like singing, dancing, Baby, cooking etc. Do you watch them regularly and like them?

reality

shows

tv

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ThomasWest3 We're addicted to Jeff Lewis' Flipping Out on Bravo. He's such a drama queen!

4 Oct 09

nischal_dj @nischal_dj (6) • United States 1 Oct 09

I read the harry potter books and in comparision to the books... None of the movies were worth watching still The camber of secrets wud be the best in my opinion.. wats ur opinion?

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ThomasWest3 I have to agree that the third and sixth movies are by far the best, both in terms of cinematic quality an din terms of faithfulness to the books. I just thought there was too much taken out of "Order of the Phoenix," though it was excellent as a movie. All...

4 Oct 09

huanran @huanran (50) • China 4 Oct 09

I read from the article that said 7-8 hours sleeping is ideal for an adult. I usually can't sleep that long, how about you?

sleeping

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ThomasWest3 As a Graduate Student who has to not only read approximately 200 pages (or more) a week, as well as grade student papers, I usually average 6-7 hours a night, though I sometimes shoot for eight (depending on how busy I am.) On weekends, though, I feel...

4 Oct 09

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 4 Oct 09

Has anyone ever seen this film? It stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and it is without a doubt one of the best movies I have ever seen. The tension between the two grand dames of Hollywood is palpable. I definitely recommend...

baby jane

bette davis

joan crawford

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 4 Oct 09

We're watching Dr. Zhivago. What an intense film! It was completed in 1965, and lost out to Sound of Music for best picture. Has anyone else watched this film recently?

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doormouse @doormouse (4599) 24 Sep 09

mine would have to be bright metalic purple,if not that colour then bright orange with multi coloured flowers on it,what about everyone else

cars

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ThomasWest3 Orange has always been my favorite color, so I would have to say that orange is my favorite color for a car. When I was a little kid I told my grandmother that I was gong to buy an orange car and give here a ride in it!

4 Oct 09

baybay3 @baybay3 (65) • United States 26 Sep 09

Hey everyone! So I know that when I'm driving I typically drive 5mph over what the speed limit is because for some reason I feel like the police won't pull me over for only going 5mph over. Do you typically drive over the...

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ThomasWest3 I used to speed, but now I usually travel at the speed limit or just under. If the speed limit is 70, I do 65. That way I can stay in the slow lane, everyone passes me, and the trip is less stressful.

4 Oct 09

ThomasWest3 @ThomasWest3 (36) • United States 3 Oct 09

Since it has been a while since anyone started a discussion on Literary Theory, I thought I'd start another one. What types of Theory are people interested in? Do you think it's relevant to today's world? Why or why not? Feel free...

literary theory

literature

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ThomasWest3 Theory for me is a way of destabilizing what are considered common sense ways of viewing the world. Rather than just accepting ideas, concepts, opinions without any consideration, Theory urges us to challenge what we hold most dear. In the end, Theory is about...

4 Oct 09

mipen2006 @mipen2006 (5528) • Australia 5 Jul 09

How old were you when you got your first car, and what was it? I wes eighteen, and had just passed my driving test, and the car was a 1948 Morris 8/40 that my father bought new. He passed it onto my brother when he bought a new...

first car

morris

old

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ThomasWest3 My first car was a boat. A 1966 Plymouth Fury III. It did really good in the snow and I could fit like 8 people in it, but in the early eighties gas was expensive so I didn't drive it that much. I also had a motorcycle at the same time and used that a lot. It...

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jugsjugs @jugsjugs (12967) 1 Aug 09

Do you keep chickens to eat them or for their eggs?I have chickens and there is no way i could eat one from out of my garden yet i can buy one from the shop and eat it.I get some great eggs from them so they are doing a very good...

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ThomasWest3 I have always found raising chickens to be a very enjoyable hobby. I've also kept ducks, turkeys, and geese, and I have almost always had a positive experience. I must say, though, that they are not terribly intelligent creatures, but I guess you can't have...

3 Oct 09

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