Welcome to Mingle. Hope you enjoy the experience.

Sounds to me like it's time to cut your losses and move on.

I learn more toward a socialist philosophy, so I'm not entirely in love with what Obama has accomplished this far. I'm certain that comprehensive medical and dental care should be provided to ALL Amercans within the US, and that's not likely to happen within my lifetime.

"wemen?"

Many people like to ascribe human qualities to all animals, but very few are sentient beings--they aren't self-aware. As for non-human sentient creatures, I don't kill or eat chimps, binobos, gorillas, dolphins, whales, or other humans.

But here's a fact that PETA conviently overlooks: humans were designed by nature to eat vegetables and meat. Lions and tigers eat meat, as do many other animals--and a few plants. Humans who eat meat aren't sinning; they're behaving in a perfectly natural manner.

I know several farmers who raise cattle, and they feel no guilt about it. For those of you who don't want to eat meat, don't eat it. For those of us who do, bon apetit. :)

Oh, really? When was the last time you attempted to exit the US without a valid passport?

Welcome, Cris. Hope you make many new friends here.

Happy to hear that you're enjoying it. Morning is the best time for skiiers to avoid rough water. Definitely the best time for slolom skiiers. Enjoy!

Italy seems to be reinforcing your point.

I think we should strip Arizona of its Statehood and make it a territory, again. :)

I don't like any bank. They're all dishonest, greedy people.

I have little respect for anyone who pays outrageous ticket prices to attend any sporting or music event. The people they pay to watch just aren't worth what they're receving. I remember paying $7/ticket to see the Eagles, Beachboys and Kansas all at the same concert. I enjoyed all three groups, but believed even then that the price was excessive. To contrast these groups with sporting stars, the major difference is that the musicians have real talent. Who cares where Lebron goes? I don't. I haven't seen a pro basketball game since the Cincinnati Royals were still playing, and I have no plans to attend any in the future.

Sweet wheels, but way out of my league.

What the protestors did in Indy was clearly wrong, but their cause may be just. Those of us who protested the war in Viet Nam were in the right it later turned out. Protests against our soldiers is unwarranted, but that's not necessarily true of the wars in which they're fighting. I am not, nor was I ever a coward, and I do not fear people who attempt to get their way via claiming to be patriots, nor those who practice strong-arm tactics.

Aloha nui loa!

According to Consumer Reports it's a waste of money.

Workers compensation laws vary from state to state. You need to seek advice from an attorney who is knowledgeable about the laws in your state.

I think you should have paid more attention in English class.

I'm SO happy to finally be recognized as a "fantasy guy."