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    > Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
    > been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his
    > birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
    > He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
    > - Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
    > - Why the early bird gets the worm;
    > - Life isn't always fair;
    > - and maybe it was my fault..
    >
    > Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
    > than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
    > charge).
    > His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
    > overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
    > charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from
    > school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding
    > an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
    >
    > Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
    > that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
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    > It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent
    > to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform
    > parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
    >
    > Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and
    > criminals received better treatment than their victims.
    >
    > Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar
    > in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
    >
    > Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
    > realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
    > lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
    >
    > Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his
    > wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
    >
    > He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers:
    > I Know My Rights
    > I Want It Now
    > Someone Else Is To Blame
    > I'm A Victim
    >
    > Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.. If you
    > still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
    DO-GOODER EXTRADINAR :p

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    The early bird might get the worm, but the 2nd mouse always gets the cheese

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    Darn Beave, I thought it was the obit of the Democratic party...

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishingpox View Post
    Darn Beave, I thought it was the obit of the Democratic party...
    It would be , if justice hadn't died:rolleyes:
    Last time I saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it!

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    It would be of the Repubs if people used common sense and saw what they are really about, and it isn't about the security or prosperity of this country. It is about their own greed. EB

    If it is posted and left I will respond:
    DO-GOODER EXTRADINAR :p

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eager Beaver View Post
    It would be of the Repubs if people used common sense and saw what they are really about, and it isn't about the security or prosperity of this country. It is about their own greed. EB

    If it is posted and left I will respond:
    ... the only "whiners" are the ones that can't seem to grasp the idea that this forum IS NOT for political discussion --- while the one that IS for political discussion, goes relatively unused.

    What's the real reason why some of you guys still want to try and bring politics into play, on a forum where most don't really want to hear about it ?? Could it be that you're in a serious minority, and are looking (trolling) for new blood to argue with ?? .... sure appears that way.

    Take a hint, fellers ... go to the OTCrappie Forum, and bash or support the political party/ideology of your choice. Raise some cane in there ... and maybe you'll make enough noise to drown out the sound of the crickets chirping.

    ... cp



    there ya go pappy. i saved you the trouble of having to get your 2c in. all ya gotta do now is lock/delete this thread and be on your merry way
    incognito....... here fishy fishy fishy

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    Quote Originally Posted by popperonahead View Post
    ... the only "whiners" are the ones that can't seem to grasp the idea that this forum IS NOT for political discussion --- while the one that IS for political discussion, goes relatively unused.

    What's the real reason why some of you guys still want to try and bring politics into play, on a forum where most don't really want to hear about it ?? Could it be that you're in a serious minority, and are looking (trolling) for new blood to argue with ?? .... sure appears that way.

    Take a hint, fellers ... go to the OTCrappie Forum, and bash or support the political party/ideology of your choice. Raise some cane in there ... and maybe you'll make enough noise to drown out the sound of the crickets chirping.

    ... cp



    there ya go pappy. i saved you the trouble of having to get your 2c in. all ya gotta do now is lock/delete this thread and be on your merry way
    :D:D:D:D Popper, you are something else.....Stop picking on Beav
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    Quote Originally Posted by DonG View Post
    Stop picking on Beav

    Yeah, EB is obviously distressed. One of his senators may save us from Obamacare! :D

    Ben Nelson Says He Might Block Dem Health Care Bill - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

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    Quote Originally Posted by DonG View Post
    :D:D:D:D Popper, you are something else.....Stop picking on Beav
    i twernt picking on the beav. i was saving pappy time and effort before he axes this thread by pasting what he put on my last thread to get the old heave ho.
    incognito....... here fishy fishy fishy

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    Quote Originally Posted by deathb4disco View Post
    Yeah, EB is obviously distressed. One of his senators may save us from Obamacare! :D

    Ben Nelson Says He Might Block Dem Health Care Bill - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
    He is a Dem in a repub state what do you think he will do? He is just a Dino after all.
    I am not distressed about anything. What will happen will happen and there is nothing we can do about it! EB
    DO-GOODER EXTRADINAR :p

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