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Me? I'm an American male with O+ blood. Brown/Brown, probably a little overweight, a little less hair than I'd like to have. I like guns, football, tobacco and imported beer (I think my Wife's OK too). I like the way sagebrush smells and I love how the desert

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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Why men lie: 2 of 22
Men lie because we have to. It'd be nice if I could just leave it at that and let everyone argue about it. Whether or not women lie to men I have no clue. I know enough to know that I don't know enough about women.About men though, I can give you some insight. In the past, women have demanded the truth from me. Then, they imm... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 119 of 662
Years ago someone showed me what "infinity" was. I'm not sure if it was my Father or my Grandfather, but one of the two started this whole mess. I was just old enough to grasp the concept of what "infinity" truly was. It was something that just went on and on without end. Even as an adult the idea is hard to fathom, but I can... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dare to be average: 2 of 7
Dare to be average,this you can do!Many of us do it,and we're all just like you!Some are big,and some are small.Most are in the middle,most of us all.We're not too dumb,not to smart either.Just there in the middle,above the "mouth-breather."We try so hard,to be just what we are.It's nice to know,that we're all about par.Why b... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Why men mistreat women: 5 of 17
This article concerns "mistreatment" not physical abuse. The abuse of women is: illegal, morally wrong and one of the lowest actions that any man could take. That being said, I understand why some men would tend to "mistreat" women. How many times have I seen a woman (who I may have chased myself) pursue some other guy who (i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Should Americans fund the education of illegal immigrants?: 10 of 31
No! No, no, no! Why is there even a debate about this? If an immigrant is here illegally, isn't that in and of itself a crime? Should we, the American taxpayers, perpetrate their stay by funding their education? No! If you're a legal citizen, I believe you have the right to enjoy all the freedoms and privileges our nation pro... More..
Sciences > Sociology People-watching: More than a pastime: 11 of 23
People watching- definitely one of the BEST forms of entertainment available in Las Vegas (good news: it doesn't cost anything). I live a short distance from Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip) and have made a fairly regular practice of watching people. McCarran airport provides a steady stream of different and interesting human ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Political correctness gone wrong: 22 of 42
Ahh- this is a good one. Maybe it's been done and done over too much, but I'm compelled to put in my two cents regardless. When I was at University, I had the opportunity to read a "Politically Correct Dictionary." To this very day, I'm not sure if it was a funny book or a serious one. In my heart of hearts I hope that it was... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car buying tips for women: 12 of 22
It is my sincere hope that this article will help women (and men for that matter) in the art of the "vehicle purchase." I've bought and sold cars for a dealership in my past, and I hope that my experience will help others. Truthfully it is more of an art than a science- haggling price, dealer costs, trade-in value etc. etc. I... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Controversy over changing literary classics to reflect mandates of political correctness: 10 of 17
This was a topic that REALLY caught my attention. I've heard of the notion of changing classics before, but it sort of goes away (usually). It is my sincere hope that this is not a case of "pin pricks that precede cannon shots." I hope that this is a mere pipe dream of a bored minority that will be passed-over in the course o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Banning the "N word" slur for African-Americans: A good intention butts against free speech: 26 of 44
So we're banning words now? How much longer until we're banning religious practices or banning the press from writing things about the government? This is a long and involved discussion that seems to revolve around the words "prejudice" and "stereotype." However, I see it as a real freedom-of-speech issue. When we speak, we g... More..