And your solution would be what? To carry on the way things have been going? High taxes aren't the problem, it's what you get in return. Many countries pay far higher taxes than here, but they get good reasonably priced (or cheap) healthcare, whereas here the corporate bigwigs including heads of drug companies and insurance companies laugh all the way to the bank while the middle class and lower middle class (which is growing) struggle. Obama is the best option available, by so far it's not even close, to turning the country around - deal with it.
I like to see men in jeans, if they pick a nice shirt, wear a selection of shoes, it grabs my attention. If they wear the same thing everyday, especially tennis shoes, trainers, or walkers, they lack imagination. I wouldn't think "what a loser", I'd think, "boring!"
Thanks....you kind of make my point.....I've worn those same clothes around London, Paris, Venice, Rome, etc., so making decisions about superficial things can sometimes cause us to miss out....unless you call travel to those places boring.
OK, just saw "Lost In Translation" again, so have to add that; and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "Garden State" and "Beautiful Girls" and all time favorite romantic movie "Before Sunrise".
How much do you pay attention to the clothes that a potential date/partner or anyone wears? Personally I only wear a suit & tie when someone is either getting married or buried, and I'm in jeans & sweater/shirt 95% of the time, with tennis shoes (trainers in the UK!), even at work, though I work in a 'white' collar position. I totally dress for comfort. But, I'm wondering now if someone that might see me on the train may think 'what a loser' because of the way I'm dressed. Not that I'm going to change it, but just curious as to what some of you might think about clothes and how they may or may not change an opinion of someone.
I'll take any combination of the Dixie Chicks....they're funny, musical and good lookin'. Re the one that picked Abe Lincoln...best be careful, you might get Abe's looks and someone else's mind! Same with Einstein!
No, I don't believe in the star signs. However, I will say that when I was in China I was told that I, as being born in the year of the rabbit, was not compatible with those born in the year of the rooster, which is 6 years difference. Both my ex-wife and ex-girlfriend were both born in the year of the rooster, so.......I do look at that a little differently, now. Most compatible would be 4 (or 16) years different.
This brought to mind a movie I saw (Defending Your Life) which I also brought up in another thread today, about afterlife. The premise of the movie was that when you die you go to Judgement City to 'defend your life'. And what did they consider 'failing' at life? Not conquering your fears. Not failing really, but not living it to the fullest because you were afraid to try things. Just funny this movie has come up in my mind twice today and I've not seen it for years!
Spelling and grammar can be an issue, I guess...if I fancied someone with that problem, I'd take the time to find out if it's just spelling and grammar or are they really dumb as a rock?
I like the premise of the Albert Brooks movie, 'Defending Your Life"....you keep coming back here, living lives over and over until you get it right; then when you do, you go to another plane of existence.....good movie, too.
I couldn't find reference to these bills on the congressional site either, but don't doubt something like this exists. Basically, there are too many people who take what they're fed, they think to question the government is unpatriotic, a slap at our servicemen, whatever. And of course this is just what the they've been taught in the past 7 years. That's why this election is so important....not saying things will be perfect with a new administration, but a change of course is imperative.
Sorry about that...it is a big country though, and while it's a definite problem everywhere, attitudes do differ from area to area, big cities to small towns....it's no wonder we can't get along here; people that live in small little towns cannot understand (and are afraid, a lot of them) of big city life; and us in the big city cannot understand how some people could live such a sheltered life...the secret is just to live & let live, but unfortunately that doesn't seem to work too well in many cases. But, if you're a minority of just about any kind, chances are you would do better in a big city....hope things get better for you.
I realize this is a dated post but just wanted to add a comment I'd heard from a dating 'counselor' or something like that. Their advice was to have three dates with someone before making a decision. First dates - people can definitely not be 'themselves' in one way or another - talk too much, talk too little, whatever. Can't remember why it was 3 she mentioned as opposed to 2, but unless something went dramatically wrong or you know, you threw up at the site of him/her.....give each other a second go and see what happens. Though, have to admit I have not practiced this for the most part myself.
I know what you mean...and agree to a certain extent.....BUT, in this day and age I think some people take the 'love thyself' bit too far....they love themselves so much that they don't have enough for anyone else! I do believe there are some people that are so enamored with themselves that they can't possibly care for anyone else near as much....jmo.
settling for less....vs....being too (maybe unreastically) picky....fine line. I actually saw one profile for a lady that was looking for a man between the ages of 43 and 43...that's pretty specific!
I do think it's interesting that so many people voted they know what they want and won't settle for less....that's kind of my theory - that so many people are waiting for someone 'better'...and waiting and waiting and waiting...
I chose 'other' because I don't know!?! I suspect it's because I see someone I may be interested in, who's not interested in me; and others express interest in me and I'm not interested in them. I think it takes a lot of time and effort, which I'm very willing to give, but a lot of people don't seem to have one and not willing to give the other. I'm REALLY open to most....I'm just interested in finding someone I can talk to, laugh with and I want to kiss at the end of the day....SO....my answer is I still don't know!
When I write to someone, I've read their profile and seen their photo and have liked both of them, or I wouldn't write. And I try to tell them why I'm writing, what I liked........I could write hundreds of e-mails to those whose photo I liked, but it takes more than that. It seems to me and I'll likely get bashed for this, but the men tend to be more open and receptive; the women tend to be more leary and skeptical. Maybe there is a reason for the lack of trust that someone is legitimate and honest, but it seems that each person should be given that benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. But, I think the photo is still 95% of the reason someone writes or replies, wish I was wrong about that, though.
Thanks, all - it's just the ones that express interest, then don't write back that are confusing................but, then patience is a virtue I have in short supply!
Guess if I cared about it, I would have dyed my hair years ago, but don't care for that deception, plus just couldn't be bothered to tell the truth. I think it's kind of funny that so many think they look so much younger than they are...not to be rude, but I don't see it in a lot of cases...sorry...not that it matters, anyway. If you like the way you look, that's all that matters.
For those of us trying to find someone here, how frequently do you think you should write someone to show that you are interested? And vice versa. Reason I ask is I've gotten messages from people, say they like the profile, are interested in knowing more, yada yada yada, so I write back, and maybe four or five days will go by without hearing from them again. Seems to me to really get to know someone, which is my goal, it's going to take more than one or two messages a week to accomplish that. I'm at the computer probably far too often, including at work, and maybe some people don't have that access, but, what are some thoughts out there about what we should expect?
Yep, been there, done that...I agree with the guy above that said you tend to get people who are more serious about actually finding someone. Here, and a lot admit it, they're 'just here for the forums' or something like that, which is fine. You don't get that on the pay sites though...though, like here, you get people looking for different things - dates, long term, to get laid...whatever.
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So, that would be interesting.....
RE: Would you boycott the Beijing Olympics ?
I think sports should be at least one thing that politics plays no part in....though, if Bush goes, hopefully he'll stay.