fullmoon, you definitely have a mark of quality

Why is it that people on public assistance always seem to have money for cigarettes and beer?

Needful Things

Use a lot of foul language- especially f-bombs.
Smoke(guess I should have already known about this)

I grew up down the road from Sugar Ray Leonard. Those days of Sugar Ray, Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler, Wilfred Benitez, Aaron Pryor, Alexis Arguello...oh, I almost forgot "No Mas" Duran. What an era. Nothing like that now.

11. What part of "shall not be infringed" do you NOT understand?

Why is it that you didn't post the 2nd Amemndment in it's entirety? Here it is:

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

When you read the entire amendment, the intent of the framers is not so clear. Do I have to be part of a "well regulated militia" before my right shall not be infringed? And can I possess ANY kind of arms? How about a bazooka or a flame thrower? How about an RPG? And if you say no to the RPG, then aren't you infringing on my "right to keep and bear arms"?

I'd be interested in hearing some of your interpretations as it relates to these questions.

Democrat. Although over the last 7 years I have become more of an anti-republican than a pro-Demccrat. If we had more than 2 parties, I'd be supporting the one with the best chance of beating the republicans.

Hey Reb. Fellow Marylander here. This MD section doesn't seem to get too much traffic. But, what the hey.

Oh dear, did someone miss their anger management class? Actually, Yank, I didn't mean to pick on you individually. There is so much ignorance about Islam that I thought I would point it out for anyone's sake who happens to be reading this thread. I am not a religious scholar by any means, but I did take it upon myself to learn just a little about Islam. Maybe you should do the same.

No, Yank, not at all. As much as I disagree with what you say, I will defend to the death your right to say it. No, it's the use of the word "Allah" in such a sarcastic tone which you use to attempt to disparage another who disagrees with YOU.

Are you aware that Christians, Jews and Moslems all pray to the same God? My guess would be no.

It's 1978 all over again....BULLETS!!!!

Always use fresh garlic...and a lot of it.

From 2004:

"REDEFEAT BUSH"

I don't have the answers. I just know that SOMETHING needs to be done. As for Republican proposals, these are fine and dandy, but dont' go near far enough. The system needs significant reform now before we face a real crisis. I dont't care if it's public, private or a combination thereof.

Leah,

The topic of this thread was Shoes being willing to marry for health insurance. Since I don't have coverage to offer her, I did not propose marriage. Being in a similar boat, I then stated that I would also be willing to marry for heath insurance.

I only mention Barack and Hillary because they have both stated that they will address this issue. A Republican administration will do nothing. Any proposal by Barack or Hillary will be bantered about in Congress and who knows what the final legislation, if any, will be passed in the end.

Merits of any particular approach can be debated on another thread if you like. My whole point is that our health care system needs reform. We can do better.

Shut up, Beavis!

Hell I use that site all the time. Already tagged six housewives and only had to hide in the closet once.