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RE: Is Obama doing a good job?

It really wouldn't matter who was president right now, the same mess would have had to be delt with. A great job? No, the cards are stacked against any president with the economy in it's current shape, but I would say he's been one of the most forthcoming presidents we have had in a long time. His plan, following FDR's is wise, but there could be better moves. Let's just remember that without the Congress, he can't accomplish much so the credit / blame will be shared by all.

While I have my doubts that he will see a 2nd term, the man is doing about as well as anyone could. At least he dosen't dodge the press corp like the last administration and he actually answers questions off the cuff rather than insisting on a well orcharstrated (sp?) "easy" question session.

A lot of folks will make fun of him and call his work trash, but strangely I haven't seen one solid counter proposal that had any teeth. Good or bad, we finally have a leader that is leading and in my book that's better. The economy will take care of itself; just a matter of time and patience; it's just all about how patient we'll be and how hard we are willing to work to make it happen.

RE: Answer this for me!

Very, very busy. Finished the complete update of the 2nd bathroom including a ceiling replacement and got the front room painted, trimmed, and reoutfitted with new hardware...Settleing into the Red Green theory "If you arn't handsome, you better be handy" so if nothing else, at least the place will be looking good! Now if that new job opportunity in TN would just come through I could sell this place and get on with moving South!

RE: does anybody on connectingsingles think they'll ever get married trust love and love 100% again ?

Doubtful, very doubtful and frankly I doubt that anyone that has gone through the disappointments of a heartbreak of any kind can truthfully claim they will. I am sure we all want to believe we will again in the future, but part of that earlier experience will always be there so despite the greatness of a new love and relationship, there will be that tiny bit of memory that says "be careful, go slow, avoid the pain".

As we get older we also are less trusting, looking for all the motivations for interrest rather than just accepting that it could happen. And of course, those that are found on the internet are so often from those that have alternative motives, trust is a dangerious commodity.

But still, there is hope. After all, without hope, what would be the purpose???

RE: say something to someone-no need to mention a name

The opportunity to be a bad influence is ever fleeting ... but, I can always dream!

RE: Americans.....

As an American that has had the opportunity to travel a great deal of this world, I've had the opportunity to see many nations in good times and in bad. There are many things that make America different, not always good and not always bad, but certainly "ever changeing". We tend to be brash and opinionated ... but not out of anger, it is more out of pride. Over the many decades we have lead the way in helping the less fortunate, even when our own economic future was in doubt. We tend to put our troubles and mistakes right out in front where the rest of the world can see them and occasionally, on a few rare occasions, we manage to muster up enough courage and humility to admit it when we are wrong.

Probably the most significant and impressive thing I have noticed throughout our history is the orderly transition of power from one elected person to the next. From the best to the worst of our leaders, we have always kept in mind that time in any political office is limited and a deviation from that will not be tollerated. Our press remains free to say what they think, no matter how rediculess or ridiculeing as are we to speak our mind, no matter how it sounds.

As a Native American (1/2) I have learned the painful history of my ancestors, but my own life has been filled with accomplishments, education, and the ability to help others in need. While our country isn't quite as revered right now as it once was, we all know that with a new leader comes a new opportunity to once again rebuild that image of a nation that all would like to visit and most would like to become a part of.

America remains the largest melting pot of the worlds cultures and with any luck it will remain that way forever ....

RE: Barak Obama

While Obama did indeed make that very statement, certainly you are wise enough to understand there is a significant difference between a general policy and a specific one. Like every administration, these sorts of policies are ever changeing. A sincere diplomatic effort can change the senerio enough that a change of policy is in order, much like we will certainly see in Cuba once the elder Castro has departed.

No doubt, if Hamas where to extend a fig leaf to Israel there would be all sorts of diplomatic efforts to capture the moment and attempt to build on that very effort. I haven't heard the other presidential hopefull's take a contrary position, so perhaps in this case Obama feels a more unified position will send a message to Hamas that waiting for the "next president" might not be the best approach and perhaps they need to begin negotiations sooner rather than later.

The world of diplomacy will always be in a constant state of flux. Woe is the politician that crosses their arms and refuses to bend with the times......

RE: what is the love

Real Love? As opposed to some other kind of love? Certainly seems every bit a challenge to define it as it is to find it. And, once found, equally, if not more difficult, to hold onto. By today's standards "love" is defined so many different ways that just finding two people that share similar concepts of the word or it's meaning are a considerable challenge all by itself.

In past decades and centuries it was based at least as much on survival, but now that we have a society where women and men are rapidly approaching a status of equality that has never been seen before, the challenge of finding "reasons" to get together and stay together get considerably more difficult. Being able to walk away at a moments notice certainly dosen't help force people to hang in there and work out their problems, particularly in the most trying times.

Like most of societies ill's, but best chance of success must begin with the youngest of our species. We must not only teach but insist that children learn the meaning of the word as well as it's many variations. We need to teach them to respect and admire diversity while also having the courage to hold onto their own belief's. We must also teach them that what they see on TV isn't a guide for the way the world should work, but just another form of useless entertainment that won't benefit them as much as their own participation in "real life".

Real Love is certainly whatever you choose to make it. The trick seems to be in figuring out exactly what that means to each of us ... then finding someone else that shares similar beliefs.

Good Luck to all of us!

RE: Could Obama Make History?

With the Clinton having to resort to attack ads and smere tactic's, looks a bit too much like the Bush tactic's that got him in the White House. I'd love to see the first woman president in my lifetime, but I want one that shows me sound decision making experience. Holding onto Bill after all he did to her suggests she really dosen't have the guts to make those tough decisions and frankly, these days I'm finding that actions certainly speak a LOT more than words ....

RE: People who Hurt, Play and Let you down .. what should you do ?

Have gone thought it myself a few times since coming on line. I think the greatest disappointment is how quickly people walk away or give up on a relationship; especially those that post such despirate, longing, even begging for anyone to pay just a bit of attention to them. I know it's a lot different now than from when I was in my 20's, but you'd think that the basic desire for having somebody to share a life with would be just as strong ... but perhaps not.

In any case, I'm still living my life like it's the big guys day every day of the year, but am finding that being an honestly "nice guy" just isn't what is wanted ... and I'm just not willing to back to what I once was. But certainly one of these days there will be some kind of reward ... just hope I'm still young enough to enjoy and appreciate it!

Ho Ho Ho (as in the old meaning, not the so-called new one! LOL)

RE: Hello Ohio!!

Hello from SW Ohio, a transplanted hillbilly from KY (long time ago, even own several pair of shoes now) and hope all my fellow buckeye's have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

RE: Neighbors . .

I'm certainly not an expert but from what I remember, a weeping cherry tree does not take well to an acidic condition. If the barrel you got was a true whiskey barrel, it would create a highly acidic condition. No matter how often you wash it out, unless you burn out the alcohol that is absorbed into the wood, that watering will just bring it out and kill the poor tree.

As to cats.......well, hmmmmm ... sounds more like a neighbor just trying to either be nice to you or, of course, he might have a hidden agenda. I tend to be a bit more posative about people so perhaps you should give him the benefit of a doubt?

RE: I'm starting to wonder?

On this site people are a bit standoffish ... not exactly sure why, but for the entire time I've been here only a very few have seriously taken the time to say hello and just get to know me. Never went anywhere, but then again, this is the internet so you can't realisticly expect much to come of it all ..........

RE: What do you do......???

What to do, what to do? Needless to say, if you dwell on it, it only seems to get worse. Catching up on much needed things like reading and hobbies help, but I understand that need for the companionship. Sometimes you have to spend more time exploring your own inner feelings to understand those that are missing. Might be a good time to consider taking some classes in the evening that will help you're own personal development as well as getting out among other singles. You never know who you might meet!

RE: is anybody into computers ?

basic HTML

RE: Advice please. Younger man!

Well, the real question you should be asking yourself is "how far will it go and how far am I willing to go?". Certainly you arn't thinking marriage and forever ... but if you make a nice friend and you find things you enjoy doing together, what more can you ask for? Even if you just have a wonderful fling ... it's really between the two of you so, since you are both of age, live, enjoy, and savor the moments for what they are. In a world full of war, can a little love be such a bad thing?

RE: If you had the chance,

Hmmmmmm........run for President of the United States and tell the truth in each and every case, regardless of the question.

Of course, I would expect the boys with those long white coats to show up almost immediately, but what they heck, I just want to see what it's like to never have to stand in line to catch a plane!

RE: Dead Cat

Hahahahah ..... that's better than my bumper sticker that says:

I Love Cats
"They taste just
like chicken"

RE: The Cure For Loneliness

Guess it just depends wether you are going to treat the disease ....
or just the symptoms ..........

RE: Own the Thread

Oh, I don't know. Being the last poster is sort of like playing king of the hill .....

RE: I think Santa Claus is a woman......

Hmmmmm......I was going guess that Santa is really a Rapper or a former CBS radio talk host since all he seems to say when he enters the room is "ho, ho, ho".......

RE: new to this

Welcome, play nice, have fun, and enjoy the ride .... just like real life there are all sizes, colors, types, and temperments here .....

RE: God...fact or fiction?

When I look at what is commonly called "organized" religion there are quite a few contadictions that are even worstened by some of the explainations for the unexplainable. When I look at a universe without some kind of "creator" it is all a bit much to credit just science and chance. The one most common demoninator in both the pro & con debates of religion is the attempt to control. Each religion proclaims itself as the only true religion ... science seems to be a little more flexible, at least being willing to ponder things that can't currently be explained. Interrestingly, some of the greatest scientific minds profess at some time in their life a belief in some sort of higher power.

Perhaps that is what real "faith" is all about; choosing to believe or not and if you do, you choose exactly what to believe in. As for me, my persuit of philosophy has taken me into the study of many religions, cultures, and belief structures. I'll never be able to see and experience all of them but the one uniform concept of a higher power is found in each.

Having twice been declared "dead" I experienced something that I cannot explain after what I think was my death, but since there is no way to put a timeline on the event and what I thought I experienced, it's impossible to definatively say.

Native americans seem to have one of the least intrusive forms of worship believeing in a relationship between themselves, their departed ancestors, and "grandfather" who is the maker of all things. They do not attempt to force their beliefs on anyone, but are willing to share their belief's with those that are interrested .... which strikes me as a much more reasonable, less manipulative approach to belief.

Faith is much like integrity. The truest measure of either is what a person will do, knowing that nobody else will ever find out ....

RE: In my pants

Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country .... in my pants

RE: Where are all the good looking men?

Well said!

RE: HOW DO YOU FINE A GOOD MAN?

Yes, I too must admit that if you indeed have found him, why on earth do you find it necessary to be here? Somehow it just dosen't seem to add up ....

RE: Angry or Hurt Admirers?

It is indeed sad and sometimes a bit unsettleing. Just looking at some of the replies to a genuine question answer that very sad question of what has happened to decency and humanity in these United States now days. People so easily make light of the next persons frailties that it is surprising that anyone every finds it possible to get together with anyone else, unless there is some mutual admiration society that thrives on these things.

It seems that all the benefits of the internet bringing people together than might otherwise never meet, also causes them to practice a level of cruel behavior, casting off any feeling of personal responsibility that far too often resembles that "me first" generation that is rapidly advancing. As I have read and become more acquainted with generations since past, I have certain come to appreciate those now better know as "The Greatest Generation" and better understand why our own will never earn such affection from the youth of today.

RE: Why Pretend!!!!

For many it's just a game, a simple form of amusement with no regard of the effect on another human being. With the web allowing so many to come and go annonomously, it's an easy way for them to get their jollies without having the pay the price of discovery.

Sadly, it creates such a negative impact on those few of us that are sincere that it makes it nearly impossible for anyone to extend a hand in trust and friendship without a great deal of disbelief being cast. Such is the way of too much of the world in these modern times.

RE: Age

Hmmmmmm .... probably not since my teens when we were trying to sneak into a bar to get a beer. Since then it's been pretty unavoidable and frankly, why bother? Those that are numerologists are never going to be able to get past the numbers so why waste the time!

RE: Where are all the good looking men?

Frankly, if you want to find a good looking man, one of the first steps is to post a picture of yourself with your own personal ad. Most men on here will shun any ad or advance from a "faceless" person for the obvious reasons ...

RE: Clinton

A woman president would be a welcome change for this country, but I have to agree that Hillary just isn't the best pick for the job, nor do I think we have seen the best woman for the job. I'm not sure what the qualities of that woman would be, but I have to believe that because of the way we tend to look at women in responsible positions, she will have to be above board and an exceptional person.

I'm hoping for a chief executive that is smart, honest, worldly, but most of all is a person that can think for themselves without all the type & spin trying to constantly re-explain the last explaination. This last week has put Hillary on the hot seat and I'm afraid she flunked the credability test in my mind. She just seems as slimy as always and I have to ask the question ... why should I trust a woman that hangs onto a man that so completely broke her trust and did so in front of the whole country. Something about that just dosen't sit right with me.

I think the right woman for the job is going to have to be a blend of June Cleaver, Wonder Woman, and Ellinor Rosevelt ... is she out there?