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Hypothetically.....President Obama

haven't you been to the land of the Amazons?

Hypothetically.....President Obama

Hypothetically.....President Obama

Hypothetically.....President Obama

Is it possible that even if Americans try to get past it and focus on the issues and the man, rather than his race, the international media would continue to focus on it?

Hypothetically.....President Obama

I think that if Colin Powell had run for president, years ago, and had won, that his race would have not been that much of an issue...because maybe it has more to do with the man than the race...?

Hypothetically.....President Obama

Okay, hypothetically, if Obama wins the democratic nomination, and, hypothetically, wins the presidential election, is it possible for race to become a non-issue and that he will be judged on his performance alone? That is, will he ever be just the president, or will he always be the black president?

Looking for thoughtful, considered, fair, and reasonable replies--Thanks

Also, please be respectful of each others' opinions...

RE: have you ever just completely given up trying to talk to certain types of people? what type are they

People who exhibit no value for me or what I have to say or who I am; people who only exhibit value for those who agree with them or see the world from their point of view or who are not likely to speak up if they don't; people who are mean, aggressive and arrogant and make trying to speak to them an exercise is frustration. This sounds like a lot of people, but it's really only one kind, and there just seems to be no point in trying to talk to them.

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

i mean i never asked any guy about how he felt if it was the woman who was attracted and he was not cause I didn't know any guy in that situation--the circumstance has only been related to me by the woman...

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

Now I get it!!

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

They have always been willing to accept that I don't want to be boyfriend/girlfriend, and it has happened only 3 or 4 times btw. My experience with almost any guy I've gotten close to is knowing them first for a while, like in a group of friends, or at school, or work, or something. So any relationship I've ever had didn't start with dating but with getting to know someone casually on an ongoing basis. I don't consider this closeness or friendship, but being acquaintances. When it's been relationships, at some point we start being romantic. With the other situations I'm talking about, I wanted it to be just friends, they wanted more and said so. They were nice guys and 'accepted' my feelings, but I am not comfortable being close to someone who feels that way about me, it is an imbalance, it complicates things. I am sure they would always honor my feelings, because I believe they were nice people. So, if you want to say there is a problem, I guess it is mine. But I don't see it as a problem, I just am comfortable with relationships that are equal, balanced.

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

All those men? I didn't say all those men... Just my experience is that someone I'm not attracted to but like and just want to be friends, it has always been that they actually were hoping for more. Why is that a problem I'm creating? I don't mean acquaintances, but people you want to hang out with and be good friends with.

Appearance vs Personality

Good looking to you, or whoever. It is subjective.

Appearance vs Personality

Haven't you heard? Women don't friggin care what men look like, relax.

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

I would say it's never been an issue of anyone not being respectful or 'trying' anything or making me uncomfortable...it's just they let me know they wanted more. Nice guys, but it ruins the friendship because I am not comfortable with the situation.

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

Appearance vs Personality

RE: life afer death

People are more chaotic than they used to be?

RE: would you change

Appearance vs Personality

You and I are just honest, that's all...

RE: Can men and woman really just be friends?

I hope you're joking...

RE: would you browse my HEART?

Yea, obviously tall you other guys just don't know how to get female attention--maybe ask this guy for advice? Can't figure out why anyone responds to his posts

Appearance vs Personality

Ok, so how come I never have any pheromones for guys I find really unattractive? Seriously, appearance matters...

What was I thinking?????

Oh, God I hope so

Appearance vs Personality

What was I thinking?????

My thoughts exactly

RE: Do you believe Atlantis existed?

This is what I've read too. All the rest of this----

Appearance vs Personality

Just because you like it so much

Appearance vs Personality

Okay, I understand that. Here's a senario: two guys, both look like they have interesting personalities, one much more good looking than the other...? Who do you go for? Be honest

Appearance vs Personality

Yea, and neither does size. Houston, I think we have a problem. Are women capable of telling the truth about these issues? (Now I'm going to run and hide.)

Appearance vs Personality

Okay, so honestly, you are not initially attracted to men by looks?