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Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Will O.J. Simpson go to jail this time?: 2 of 45
O.J. Simpson will most likely go to jail or at least get a penalty, maybe not for "armed" robbery if they cannot prove he had a weapon, but at least for robbery.Reasons:1. Ample evidence. The entire event was recorded. He was loud, demanding and made it clear he didn't plan on leaving without the merchandise whether or not th... More..
Travel > Transportation (Other) The state of hitchhiking in America: 3 of 9
I'm not a hitchhiker, certainly not an intentional one, but I did meet a hitchhiker one time in the mid 1990s, true story. I wouldn't normally pick up a hitchhiker, but one day I got on the interstate and was in a state of mind such that when I saw someone standing alone on the side of the road, my foot applied itself to the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Reflections: Bible study and my church: 1 of 3
Bible Stories for Muslims AND Bible Stories for Satanists:The Bible isn't just for Christians you know.Many people believe in or worship or revere characters in the bible who aren't even Christians or Jews. Below are two Bible study recommendations, one for Muslims and one for Satanists. The one for Muslims includes Ishmael, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The first Thanksgiving: Separating facts from fiction: 3 of 8
~~~~~FACTS~~~~~1. Native Americans who may or may not have attended the feast probably didn't give a gosh darn if the Pilgrims called them "Indians."2. A portion of the Pilgrims who may or may not have attended the feast probably thought any of the Native Americans who attended were heathens and may have prayed to save their ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Minimum wage: Is it fair?: 21 of 54
Minimum wage was never fair, is not fair now and probably never will be fair for several reasons:1. You can't get ANY housing on that kind of money. For folks who haven't received an inheritance by the time they get their first job and whose parents aren't keen on having them stay much longer, this is cruelty.2. A LOT of empl... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Trick or treating: Alternatives to sweets: 2 of 5
A mini Halloween treat is equal to two packets of sugar? Gee, that's all of 32 calories that might give children enough energy to ring one more doorbell while entertaining the entire neighborhood dressed as some delightful creature or other. I live in a rural forest and, in the more than 10 years I've lived here, I haven't ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Top 10 most inept world leaders: 2 of 5
After all the suspicious entanglements of France with Saddam Hussein and much bad behavior on their part by rendering a book suggesting that 9/11 never happened and/or was staged by the U.S. government to France's best seller list combined with the insulting behavior of France's recently elected president while visiting the U... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Guide to saving money on life insurance: 6 of 13
Getting great deals on life insurance isn't too hard, especially if you've got a job, a credit union bank account and/or a mailing address or watch TV or surf the internet. 1. Find out what plans your employer offers. Depending on the size of the company you work for, a sizable life insurance policy could be yours for next to... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why Atheism is wrong: 27 of 58
I've thought a little bit about why atheism is wrong here and there over the years, but never really planned to make an argument over it, mainly because I live in the US of A and all of us here are constitutionally guaranteed to be allowed to religiously express ourselves as we see fit, one nation under God, ah-hem.When I was... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should children from military families receive college tuition discounts?: 16 of 33
At this point in US history, EVERYBODY who wants college tuition discounts should be receiving them. The USA is falling behind in health care, science and a long list of other areas and, if free college tuition attracts the right kind of students to the right kinds of careers, it could be a very large step in the right direct... More..