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My name is Ron Busby. I am married for 26 years and have 3 children all in High School now. I started writing at an early age my first venture was writing songs. I have been a professional musician since I was 12. I had to learn to write songs because

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 2 of 91
To my way of thinking a friend is a word that is tossed around too lightly. A true friend is someone special in your life. My grandfather told me that if a man dies with one truly good friend, he dies a rich man. Sure we all have what one would call, fair-weather friends,' those generally turn out to be acquaintances when pus... More..
Business > Advertising Has the prevalence of false ads led people to become jaded?: 2 of 16
I know that I am certainly jaded by advertisements that are, less than true. Maybe it is because of my background. In the early 80's I started selling "Timeshare Vacations", in this form of marketing tricks are used to have the prospect come to you for the chance of a free vacation. What we did was probably against the law, h... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Does filtered water improve the taste of coffee and tea?: 5 of 36
Water in its natural state has one purpose, to absorb everything it comes into contact with. The problem is that water molecules will only absorb so much, and they become full. Let me give you an example. Have you ever put so much sugar in your iced tea that some of it settles on the bottom of the glass? The reason is simple,... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Nicole Richie do jail time for her second DUI conviction?: 9 of 61
Let me ask you a stupid question. If you or I, basically non-famous people, had 2 DUI's would we get jail time? I think we would and probably should. Drunk drivers take many innocent lives every year. Most of the time the drunk driver walks away with minor injuries and leaves behind death and chaos for many families, when is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The media conspiracy against presidential candidate Ron Paul: 4 of 26
Is it politics as usual? It must be it has the same main characters all the time. All we hear around election time is every candidate has a better plan for change. But let's be grown up about this, it is politics as usual. Only this year we have some historical possibilities. A woman president, it could happen. The first blac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should corporations, unions and trade associations be permitted to write checks directly to politicians and parties?: 4 of 18
The average American donating to a Candidates campaigns war chest can't compete with the big business lobbyist currently working our lawmakers in Washington. If I stretched my budget and decided to do without some items my family needs that month to donate to the candidate of my choice I may be able to squeeze out a hundred d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 16 of 66
High taxes on cigarettes are just another example of the Government using the law to penalize the un-popular people in our society that still smoke. It is bad enough that you can hardly smoke anywhere anymore, but as a smoker I can appreciate the right for non-smokers not to have to be subjected to second hand smoke. It is my... More..
Business > Advertising Are business ethics or profits more important?: 7 of 26
When did ethics become a dirty word? It is all about the bottom line. Where has the pride in workmanship gone? What was once upon a time commonplace, pride in doing the right thing is now considered extraordinary? Even to consider this question regarding the importance of business ethics verses profits is offensive. Our moral... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 136 of 428
Although I am personally against abortion, I still believe that it is a woman's right to choose. There could be many reasons for a woman deciding to have an abortion. If she were raped I could understand why she would not want to carry the baby. If the woman's health were at risk, and carrying the baby to full term could be d... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Guide to prepaid mobile plans: 7 of 22
"A Guide to the Maze of Pre-Paid Cell Phones"In my humble opinion and being a pre-paid customer my self for about 10 years, I have it is really best and more economical, to go with one of the major carriers. The reason I say this is the best way for a pre-paid plan to really ding you for extra money is by roaming charges. We ... More..