Hot political debates lead to hot, funky love making. Oh yeah!

Always lookin' at the bright side....that's why I love ya.

"Cash" belongs in there somewhere, too, otherwise I would agree.

It is "cash, money and politics" these days, instead of wine, women, or songs (or drugs, sex, and rock n roll.)

Cash doesn't help. I dated a guy once who was loaded (or so he said) and I always felt like I had to prove to him I wasn't after his money. I'm sure not all well-off people are like that, but I hear a lot of jokes on this site about girls just wanting money. And I don't have the patience to reassure a guy that don't like him for his money.

There is a cure for that. Pretend you are after his money, but only in amounts that are really not-threatening.

You could say can he lend you three bucks for bus fare, or a quarter to insert in the pushcart at the grocery store. Ask him for fifty cents for a senior's coffee at MacD, or insist that he tip the waiter an extra seventeen cents, coz you find the garrison (garson) cute.

Ask him for a dime for you to insert in the collection plate at church.

Play the lotteries with him, and say he buys the ticket, and you do the scratching.

So even if you hate doing this, you will satisfy his paranoia that you are after his money, and it'll be clear sailing from then on, coz your demands are in amounts that he likes.

that's unfortunate as I think a large pool of people probably like you much - on here they seem too

anyway, ya

I hate politics and really discuss only as a side topic to other things - like certain world events

I would rather talk about boy & girl stuff with my man anyway

religion? I believe in 2 of them so far - I can deal with those who are GENUINE and nonviolent irrespective of their beliefs otherwise

Andrew, this is pure genius. Seriously. Just when I want to give up on you, you come through with something good.

I'm just saying....some arguments aren't bad.

Your very wise Ruth and your right on. Have all kinds of friends. Don't hate anyone. But when it comes down to being with the one person you want to trust fully with you and your heart, chose someone who has the same core values as you. Or at least values you agree with. If you don't agree on his values and he doesn't agree with your values, you will not make it through the rough times. Actually those differences will end up being the rough times.

Most of my generation seems to be tilting towards being secular. Lots of agnostics and atheists conversion. Also my generation despises politicians which for me is great. It has become much easier for me to find someone I share the same perspective with.

I think younger people feel freer to question religion and think for themselves rather than believing what they were taught as children. I know I am raising my children to respect all religions and choose for themselves when they are adults.

That is good parenting.

I think secular seems to be the way to go these days. And it makes sense. How much fiction can one stomach in a day? I don't really have an answer for that. More agnostics at my school and around my neck of the woods, its a bit easier to talk with them without things getting too personal or heated. Not that I don't love a great debate.

Its not a debate if you are debating a person who believes in fiction.

Well the Bible is my current favorite fiction story. Full of runons and creepy men wearing flowing dresses and funny hats. Sounds like a drag queen's wet dream.

BUT that's how the game of telephone works.

That sounds like a good way to do it.

My brother and I were taught the same way.

Thanks, Ruthie. Can I take this as a compliment?

You can take it any way you like, but, yes, it was meant as a compliment.

yes,you do have a Point there!

Thank you. I think so too.