vjohnson08

@vjohnson08 (71)

United States • Age 62

Joined myLot 13 years ago

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Four years of best responses

dreamy1 @dreamy1 (3811) • United States 11 Mar 11

I guess I was just bored because I spend a good hour going through all my unresolved discussions to pick best responses. I haven't done that in a long time. I usually don't even pay much attention to it. So some of you may wonder...

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vjohnson08 I am pretty new to mylot. Can you explain this to me more please? Are we supposed to pick a best response?

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The Death of American Economy

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 11 Mar 11

More than one out of three people receive government paychecks or support. It is extimated that as much as 40% of Americans are supported by the government. These are figures given by Ben Shapiro, a graduate of UCLA and Harvard,...

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vjohnson08 I agree we are on a crash course and not many people seem to care. Politicians at all levels say "we need to cut spending", "we need to balance the budget" but neither side is willing to get serious about making those cuts. The American people yell if their...

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Westboro Baptist Church at it again...

speechteacher @speechteacher (104) • United States 11 Mar 11

Many of you may have heard about or even seen about the recent Supreme Court ruling protecting the radical Westboro Baptist Church's "freedom of speech" for them to be allowed to protest and basically disrupt military funerals....

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vjohnson08 I couldn't agree more. I have not read anything about how the Supreme Court justified their decision but still question it. There has to be a way to stop these people. I get so angry when I read of their activity. The God I serve does not condone their...

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How to avoid Diabetes? I'm still in my 20s

francismalz @francismalz (520) • Philippines 11 Mar 11

I'm thin and I'm in my 20s. I want to know the ways on how to avoid diabetes because I don't want my get my leg amputated. my poor leg. I want to be healthy :)))

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vjohnson08 My first question is why are you concerned about developing diabetes? Do you have risk factors or have you been told you are pre-diabetic?

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Will a one day gasoline boycott make any difference?

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 9 Mar 11

There is an invite going around on FB for a few different days asking Americans to not buy gas on a specific day. Do you think a boycott for one day will impact the oil companies enough to reduce their prices? We all know when...

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vjohnson08 For those of you willing to boycott, how do you think it will make any difference at all? I'm just curious as to what I'm over-looking here. I'm not going to waste my time or money on something that won't even mean a drop in the bucket. Show me how I can make...

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Preventing Premature Labor Just Went from $20 to $1,500

Chalea Hutchinson @zoey7879 (3092) • Quincy, Illinois 9 Mar 11

I just read that the federal government has granted a company exclusive manufacturing and marketing rights to the drug Makena, which is the most common drug to prevent preterm labor. It is listed as the generic form of treatment...

drug to stop premature labor

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drug to treat premature labor skyrockets in price

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vjohnson08 According to the article I read, Makena has a very specific defined use of pre-term labor before 37 weeks and in women with a history of at least one spontaneous pre-term birth. There are several contraindications including multiple pregnancies among others. I...

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Will a one day gasoline boycott make any difference?

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 9 Mar 11

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vjohnson08 No I don't think it will have any impact at all. I feel that most of Americans are like my husband and I and I'd say yes! To not buy gas tomorrow or even the next day would mean my husband couldn't go to work. If he can't go to work, we can't eat or pay any...

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How long does it take Helium to pay?

dangaroo @dangaroo (234) 7 Mar 11

I've never actually reached Helium payout, I got a couple of dollars in earnings once but then my activity went dormant and I lost all of it. I was wondering from cashing out on Helium, how long does it take to get paid usually?...

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vjohnson08 I don't make a lot each month so it takes me a while to reach the minimum. They are very good about paying by the 10th of the following month if you remember to request payment before the end of the month.

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What wud you do if ur disciplining your child and one of your in laws interfere?

biach17 @biach17 (196) • Philippines 6 Mar 11

My husband scolded my son because of being so naughty and always crying. We were in our room. my son was crying and we were talking to him. i was explaining to him why his daddy was mad. Suddenly his uncle, my brother in law,...

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vjohnson08 No I don't think you are over-reacting. Your brother-in-law was way out of line. If your husband did not speak up then you should. Politely let him know that his interference is not welcomed and ask that he respect your right to privacy in your room.

6 Mar 11

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Too Much to Bear

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 6 Mar 11

I have been supporting a man where I work whose wife has become an alcoholic. She freely admits that she has a drink problem but says that she's a failure and drinking is what failures do. However, she only admits it to him,...

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vjohnson08 I would recommend to him that he start attending Al-Anon meetings. They will help him learn coping strategies whether his wife is in treatment or not. It is a wonderful group of people who have been where he is. You can find a local meeting by going to...

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It's Time to Take Out the Trash in Madison, WI.

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 5 Mar 11

"It's not about partisanship or protests, but pride. It is time to take out the trash... literally. In true Flash Mob fashion, on Sunday (March 6) at exactly 1300 hours (1:00 pm for you non-military types) we will do an...

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vjohnson08 I hope that some of the people who helped to make the mess are there to help pick it up. I think the symbolism says a lot. I hope you have a large turnout!

5 Mar 11

Your Self

hmkoct5 @hmkoct5 (2065) • United States 3 Mar 11

Do you think your 15 year old self would like who you are now? Would he/she be pleased with your life? Would they be proud of you or disappointed in you?

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vjohnson08 Wow, what a loaded question! My life has not turned out anything like my 15 year old self thought it would. I would have to say no, I would not be pleased with my life based on how I thought and what I believed at the age of fifteen. For me, I think the bigger...

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Labrador vs Boxer

kamarlow @kamarlow (65) • United States 3 Mar 11

I have the opportunity to purchase a dog (have not had one in 3 years!!) and I am tossing the idea between the higher weight/height breeds like a Black Labrador and a Boxer. Both have the protective, playful, and "always seem...

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vjohnson08 I have owned both breeds in the past. Their hair is certainly a huge difference! But from my experience their temperament is also vastly different. My experience is that a Labrador is more laid back than a boxer. The Boxers I have had were extremely hyper and...

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If You Believe That Heaven Exist, What Do You Think Are The Ways To Get There?

yansky23 @yansky23 (404) • Philippines 3 Mar 11

As A Christian, I Believe That Jesus Is The Only Way. He Is the Sacrifice For The Atonement Of Our Sins. Without the Shedding Of His blood, Salvation Would Not Be Available. If You'll just Believe in Him and Surrender Your Every...

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vjohnson08 I do believe in Heaven and I agree with you on the only way to get there. I try to be open minded about others beliefs. As long as they don't try to push their beliefs on me, I won't push mine on them.

3 Mar 11

Television Game Shows!

artistry @artistry (4151) • United States 2 Mar 11

Are you a fan of television game shows? If so, which ones do you watch, which ones are your favorite shows? Share with us.

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vjohnson08 Number one would have to be Price is Right! I also love Lingo on GSN but I don't think it airs any new episodes anymore.

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a man that can cook ?

badwes @badwes (406) • United States 1 Mar 11

a man that can cook is hard to find ! Girls do you find him sexy

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vjohnson08 My husband loves to cook and is great at it and yes, I find him terribly sexy! :D

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another dog

kawalnarang @kawalnarang (1095) • Trinidad And Tobago 1 Mar 11

Has this happened to you all? We have a female Belgian shepherd over three years old.A family friend offers me a golden retriever male which is about 8 months old and we can have the dog without paying a cent although they had...

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vjohnson08 My husband and I are both dog lovers, especially rescue dogs. We would take the dog without hesitation. We currently have 5 dogs. When we bring a new dog into the home we introduce him/her to each of the other dogs one at a time, let them each get to know each...

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Will you still try to look for your father who abandoned you since birth?

koolit83 @koolit83 (41) • Philippines 24 Feb 11

I was abandoned by my biological father upon him hearing the news my mom was pregnant. If you were in my shoes, would you still take time to look for him and make contact?

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vjohnson08 Our situations are very similar. My biological father did the same thing. I am now 48 and have never talked to or met this man. I have very strong mixed feelings on both sides of the issue. I had always told myself I would not search for my biological...

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Overuse of Facebook?

Shwakim @Shwakim (2) • United States 23 Feb 11

Recently, in some of my classes we have had Facebook discussions, which sounds pathetic I know, but sometimes turn out great. I want the MyLot Community to give me some of opinions! Do you think Facebook is good or bad for are...

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vjohnson08 I agree with seems like everyone else. Facebook is good and bad. On the good side I have reconnected with friends and family that I had not seen in years. It is a source of communicating things with a great deal of people very quickly. I have also developed...

24 Feb 11

If you didn't have to worry about making a living what would you like to do ?

sincere4frdship @sincere4frdship (2228) • India 23 Feb 11

Well... In description for the started discussion I would like to tell about my opinion about this question. I would like to play guitar for more time which I get to do it now these days, I would read many books which I have...

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vjohnson08 If I didn't have to worry about making a living my husband and I would open up a large dog rescue where dogs in danger of being euthanized simply due to lack of space could be taken to. We'd love to have several acres where we could have plenty of room for...

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