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Topic: If Mitt Romney would become the president
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Mannu
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From: always here and no where
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 23, 2008 12:01 PM
  
America would be on the path towards making polygamy legal LOLIP: Logged |
juniperb
Moderator Posts: 856
From: Blue Star Kachina
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 23, 2008 02:39 PM
Mannu,
Stereotyping ones race, religion et al is crass and socially unacceptable. If you notice, it doesn`t even happen here in volatile G.U.
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Mannu
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posted January 23, 2008 02:49 PM
Juniper berries, Duh. Obama can call John white and John can call Obama black. So only whites are given the privelege not me (a brown) hahaha....
I found it funny when I came to know Mitt is a mormon, thats all.
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Mannu
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posted January 23, 2008 02:55 PM
And some people do look at race and gender when they vote. Its childish if you deny that.
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BlueRoamer
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posted January 23, 2008 03:45 PM
LOL I'm with you Mannu...it could happen!Juniper take that stick outta ur hoo haa LOL] I find Mannus comments to be highly socially acceptable and WELCOME!!! IP: Logged |
Mannu
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posted January 23, 2008 04:09 PM
Although individual minds can influence the outcome of the whole. But after whatever the whole determines after considering individuals, its wise to go with that. Then again get away from herd. Endless cycle. Besides if polygamy is the norm of the future then so be it. Although I think that far less people are getting married these days in the west in general. BTW, I am single, and I find the whole idea of monogamy ridiculous. Society changes every moment based on people. For better or worse, who am I to decide 
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Mannu
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posted January 23, 2008 04:12 PM
>>>Blue Roamer - find Mannus comments to be highly socially acceptable and WELCOME!!!Thank you  I am just being myself really.
And the world won't let me be  Look what happened to the actor Heath Ledger. The world won't let him sleep. I reflect his sentiments.
If it happens to him, it could happen to any body.
I won't take extreme steps as he did though 
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TINK
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posted January 23, 2008 06:25 PM
I'm guessing juni was speaking with tongue in cheek.  Probably a dangerous thing to do here in GU.I'm not worrying about Romney. I might be wrong but I believe the Mormon church banned polygamy quite some time ago. IP: Logged |
pidaua
Knowflake Posts: 67
From: Back in AZ with Bear the Leo
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 03:25 PM
You're right TINK. It was banned from the Mormon church many years ago. Only the so called "Mormon sects" that are not sanctioned by the Mormon church allow polygamy.Mannu, That would be like someone saying if Obama became President he would put all women in Burka's. I don't care if you are Brown or not- I am as well. I don't believe us "Brown" people are any more mistreated than other races in this country. EVERY race has been enslaved and EVERY race has had slaves. Look back in history and see for yourself. IP: Logged |
Mannu
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posted January 24, 2008 03:49 PM
Yes, couldn't agree more. Every nation has been invaded and ruled. Exception is switzerland I think. It is the only country with no army. And I was just joking about Mitt.
I find him funny at times.
He is quoted to have said "Who let the dogs out ...hoo hoo hoo " - LOL A President cannot take any actions directly - he must present to congress a bill before it becomes law.
This Bush managed to unite democrats since 2000 in amazing ways I think. But he did a poor job to unite his own republican teams. They are still divided in washington dc.
I think if Obama comes to power, he will unite both the democrats and republicans. He is already talking of a change. Perhaps simply rhetoric. Will have to see. These long runnin campaings makes the candidates so tired that they perhaps don't do anything when they finally get the office LOL
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Mannu
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posted January 24, 2008 03:53 PM
Why Burka?
Does he have any muslim origins?I thought he was prepared to nuke Iran if push comes to shove.
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TINK
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posted January 24, 2008 04:09 PM
Switzerland has a military. Some might call into question its usefullness, but it does exist.  As for invasions, or the lack thereof ... c'mon, you've heard of William Tell, haven't you? IP: Logged |
Bear the Leo
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 04:31 PM
Mannu,Actually he was brought up Muslim for the first seven years. Even though he was brought up that way he is non practicing so is his step father. As for the Swiss not having an Army you are wrong. Check out these websites.
http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/articles/swiss_army.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_Switzerland Pidaua mentioned something about the Burka's because you mentioned something about Romney possibly initiating polygamy. ------------------
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juniperb
Moderator Posts: 856
From: Blue Star Kachina
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 05:07 PM
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That would be like someone saying if Obama became President he would put all women in Burka's.
Well pidaua, the irony tink noted in my post didn`t fly any higher than yours did . Good one tho Good to see you and Bear!!!
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Mannu
Knowflake Posts: 45
From: always here and no where
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 05:22 PM
Bear the Leo From your article >>>>McPhee quoted a Swiss officer as saying: "Switzerland doesn't have an army, Switzerland is an army." So I am not totally wrong. I also liked their idea of paying military tax. I hope something like that happens in America until the world becomes a safer place to live in. Tink - no I haven't heard of William Tell
will have to google him up
Juni - V for Vendetta LOL
Its ok to be foolish at times. Even God is a paradox.
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Mannu
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Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 05:24 PM
How about if Hillary were to be the president ? then "Flip Flops will no longer be outsourced from China" IP: Logged |
pidaua
Knowflake Posts: 67
From: Back in AZ with Bear the Leo
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 05:31 PM
Mannu... you are playing with semantics. Infact, if you read those sites, you would noticed that although the Swiss do not have a complete Army by our standard, they actually have all the latest equipment and battlegear. More than that, they have more people involved in the Militia (650,000 to be exact) and are therefore the biggest so called Army in the Western world. Hee hee.. Some people play neutral but in actuality they are ready to defend their country and borders in a more fierce way than those always at war. IMO, the Swiss are only neutral when it comes to money. Look at the recent laws they have passed. They are isolationists and not too friendly to outsides unless it comes to those outsiders investing their money. LOL...
Juni.. I do think your Irony was lost on me..
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Xodian
Moderator Posts: 275
From: Canada
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 05:45 PM
Yes Pidaua but the Swiss' Milita is not ment for global combat senerios but rather homeland defense as stated by Article 58.1 of the Swiss constitution. And the milita's size has been greatly reduced after the 2004 reform. Now its about 220,000 personalle; Not 650,000.IP: Logged |
Mannu
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posted January 24, 2008 06:39 PM
Great info.
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TINK
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posted January 24, 2008 08:28 PM
I believe the Swiss consider their military to be a militia, as they require all men within a certain age to serve. I think that might explain your quote, mannu. I haven't read the articles, so please do correct me if I'm mistaken. I've never been to Switzerland or met a Swiss citizen, but historically they are extremely territorial. Nevermind the pacifist reputation. I think your quote also illustrates that point. 220,00. It must be nice to feel so comfortable. Kinda like Canada, huh? Not to worry folks, we'll take care of you.  And for goodness sake, don't forget the Swiss Guard. Vicious commandos! IP: Logged |
TINK
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posted January 24, 2008 08:30 PM
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Actually he was brought up Muslim for the first seven years. Even though he was brought up that way he is non practicing so is his step father.
Really? I didn't know that. The Manchurian Candidate reveals himself. IP: Logged |
AcousticGod
Knowflake Posts: 4415
From: Pleasanton, CA
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 24, 2008 09:40 PM
Switzerland is my favorite place that I've travelled to. I loved it there. Very beautiful, and the people were very nice and engaging.IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 275
From: Canada
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 25, 2008 09:40 AM
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220,00. It must be nice to feel so comfortable. Kinda like Canada, huh? Not to worry folks, we'll take care of you
Nope we are just good at building international relations that's all . Apart from that most Canadian Troops have extensive experience in peace-keeping missions which BTW requires a whole lot more traning in Urban-Combat senerios and its even harder when you have to follow the international rules of engagement. The U.S. army just doesn't have that experience unfortunately. IP: Logged |
TINK
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posted January 25, 2008 10:00 AM
I'm glad to hear the Canadians have found the time for such hobbies. Sleep tight, sweet Canucks. IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 275
From: Canada
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 25, 2008 10:11 AM
Well someone's gotta sweep the mess after NATO once the bombs are dropped . That's where the REAL work begins ppl.
*Sigh* Our troops ahve to work with penuts but they are top-notch; No doubt about that. I kinda like the fact that even our conservitives aren't THAT conservitve Lol! Stephen Harper could very well be mistaken for a Liberal party member Lol! IP: Logged |
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