What $87 billion means
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From: New York
Originally Posted by Dubs
You're absolutely right. I wasn't in anyway saying that anyone was wrong, thus I was saying that Bush might be responsible (I don't know). I know that debate is good, and is a part of our democratic system. But when someone continuously bashes the US (i.e. Nightshade) I get irritated because I was under the impression that life in our contry was a lot better than most others. But I could be wrong. :dunno:
BTW, I'm only 17 (as indicated) so give me a little break...
BTW, I'm only 17 (as indicated) so give me a little break...
I think that life in the US is a lot better than life in some other places, but it isn't that black-and-white. There are things that make England great, and France great, there is greatness even in our frozen neighbors to the north. Don't get caught up in "my country is better than your's." You'll miss the bigger picture.
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From: My own level of hell
Originally Posted by Dubs
You're absolutely right. I wasn't in anyway saying that anyone was wrong, thus I was saying that Bush might be responsible (I don't know). I know that debate is good, and is a part of our democratic system. But when someone continuously bashes the US (i.e. Nightshade) I get irritated because I was under the impression that life in our contry was a lot better than most others. But I could be wrong. :dunno:
BTW, I'm only 17 (as indicated) so give me a little break...
BTW, I'm only 17 (as indicated) so give me a little break...
We pull no punches and debate is about as american as you can get. As I said in the other thread I will continue to exercise my right to speak on the government how I choose.
Move to Europe?? Not far from my mind to be honest.
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From: Little Rock, AR
Originally Posted by ED9man
The other problem with our education system is the "leave no kid behind" philosophy. If the kid wants to screw about and doesn't give a shit why not just kick his ass right out of school? If he wants to come back make him pay the $7000 a year that it costs the state to send a kid through school. No more state funded babysitting, you need to earn your spot.
I think the point (or at least the hope) of that program is that if you let that kid (who is not able of making serious life decisions such as quitting school) screw up and turn into some moron, he won't be able to get a job or won' want to or whatever, and will end up turning into a vagrant, sucking on society. Either on welfare or some other government program or in prison for some crime. In theory, if some one teacher in any subject can reach or interest that kid, he might not completely fail at life and end up costing the rest of us money.
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From: My own level of hell
Originally Posted by cowanpp
I think the point (or at least the hope) of that program is that if you let that kid (who is not able of making serious life decisions such as quitting school) screw up and turn into some moron, he won't be able to get a job or won' want to or whatever, and will end up turning into a vagrant, sucking on society. Either on welfare or some other government program or in prison for some crime. In theory, if some one teacher in any subject can reach or interest that kid, he might not completely fail at life and end up costing the rest of us money.
You assume that the program will at some point be put into effect...last I checked it was still in a holding pattern at least partially.
You also assume that anyone who drops out becomes a leach on society and the social system. I can assure you that more times than not this is an incorrect assumption. I have seen it first hand and if you would like I can share with you how I am not a "welfare, [government program in prison for life" individual
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87 billion would buy me every car I could imagine, and my own, totally awsome track to race it on, and tires and service and repair for all of them.
and a really hot redheaded 18yr old virgin with the body and face of a goddess, who is a freak in the bed, and a lady in the streets (scour the earth, there's bound to be one somewhere)
and big house for myself and my family and close friends.
and lipsuction to get rid of my gut.
and lots of weightlifting supplements
and my own kickass gym
and my own kickass personal trainer
and lots of other cool stuff.
thats what 87billion is to me.
and a really hot redheaded 18yr old virgin with the body and face of a goddess, who is a freak in the bed, and a lady in the streets (scour the earth, there's bound to be one somewhere)
and big house for myself and my family and close friends.
and lipsuction to get rid of my gut.
and lots of weightlifting supplements
and my own kickass gym
and my own kickass personal trainer
and lots of other cool stuff.
thats what 87billion is to me.
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From: Ocean View, Deleware
Originally Posted by ManInCamo
87 billion would buy me every car I could imagine, and my own, totally awsome track to race it on, and tires and service and repair for all of them.
and a really hot redheaded 18yr old virgin with the body and face of a goddess, who is a freak in the bed, and a lady in the streets (scour the earth, there's bound to be one somewhere)
and big house for myself and my family and close friends.
and lipsuction to get rid of my gut.
and lots of weightlifting supplements
and my own kickass gym
and my own kickass personal trainer
and lots of other cool stuff.
thats what 87billion is to me.
and a really hot redheaded 18yr old virgin with the body and face of a goddess, who is a freak in the bed, and a lady in the streets (scour the earth, there's bound to be one somewhere)
and big house for myself and my family and close friends.
and lipsuction to get rid of my gut.
and lots of weightlifting supplements
and my own kickass gym
and my own kickass personal trainer
and lots of other cool stuff.
thats what 87billion is to me.
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