So what you're saying is, you want to be able to create a contract between two people and the government, but you don't want the government to have any say at all in their part of that contract? It's simple, if you take the government out of it then you have to remove any government guarentees or benefits that go with it. In other words, no filing taxes jointly, no family income levels, no community property, no automatic custody of or right to make decisions for children...
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Was there a marriage license and/or certificate involved? Do you have authority by the state to officiate in weddings? Does the marriages you performed require the state to recognize the marriage in official activities? If so then how can you say the state had nothing to do with them? You say that the state has nothing to do with the marriages you perform, yet you insist the Federal government should? Holy double
Freedom of choice hasn't served the labor or the trade unions well. Their only hope of seeing better than 12% participation is force and deception. With all the rhetoric from the unions, most workers, when given a choice, choose Union NO.
Cacto, how anal do you need to get? Yes, Marx was an atheist, but not all Marxist societies have been atheistic. Quit nit picking discussions to death just because you don't have any other point to make.
JU still hasn't fixed the edit function, so I'll have to just make my edits here. Yes, he knows why he wants to be president. He wants to be president to make White people of today pay for the sins of the past. He wants to legitimize his bigotted "Black Liberation Theology" and he wants to do it while the Democrats have a majority in Congress. He knows that the Do Nothing Duo will never stand up to his racism, lest they be called racists, so he knows he
A devout Marxist whose only answer to anything is, "Throw Money At It", who has no respect whatsoever for the USA, and has long been in a church based on racist hatred "deserves" to win? He deserves to be sent to Cuba where he would be happier, and America would be safer... but it's also a good thing we all don't get what we deserve. I don't think McCain deserves to win either, but at least be honest about both of them being undeserving.
Zoo [quote]By the way, an 11 year old worried about the election and concerned about abortion? I'm pleasantly surprised. Maybe there's hope for the younger generation yet![/quote] Absolutly! And that is the best point made by SH80s article, and example of parenting.
Did she also come away from the conversation with the knowledge that it's ok by you that she think for herself. I couldn't help notice that you shot down her opinions with your own. I hope you conversation didn't make her think that its not ok for her to be against abortion simply because in might differ from your view. That being said, I'm glad to hear you are encouraging your daughter's critical thinking skills.. and it sounds like communication in your family is pretty
There is more inteligent thought in a mule's fart than anything Moore has ever said.
It's a classic tactic of the unethical, set up an impossible standard for your opponent, then crucify them for not meeting it. What it really says is that the democrats have no honest way to defeat Palin, so they are left with sleezy tactics.
Nothing that hypocritical, anti freedom, do as I say, not as I do waste of human flesh matters. The only thing he has proven is that even a self avowed socialist is better off living a capitalist lifestyle.
What, just to taxpayers? Does that mean that people who get all their money back (and then some) in april wouldn't be eligible for the handout? Cedarbird, I'm surprised that you would be so excited about a giveaway for the rich!! :~D
and I apologize to Bebi Bulma for the out of line name calling. and for the record, I didn't call you a murderer. I wouldn't have because as long as abortion is legal, it cannot be murder.
To everyone calling me out for my way out of line comments against DrJO622. You are right for doing so, the "question" was completely uncalled for and I do apologize for subjecting you to it. To DrJO622, I apologize for crossing the line between discussion and abuse. You're right about "check my meds"... well, ok, not my meds, but my diet, exercise program and other techniques I need to work on for my condition. Not making excuses because there aren't a
[quote]While McCain was fighting communists, Obama was launching his political career with them. The choice is clear for me.[/quote] Yup, we might as well be choosing between Hugo Chavez and McCain/Palin
[quote]ParaTed, your personal attacks toward bebi and the dr have gone too far. you need to tone down a bit. stating one's opinion is one thing but personal attacks are wrong. i apologized to you earlier. you need to apologize now.[/quote] It's just a question. If he asked me how many patients I've killed, I'd answer.
[quote]Uh-oh, low blow alert...[e digicons]:\[/e] [/quote] No, just a reality check.
[quote]ParaTed: I'm an M.D., and I'm telling you that the fetal DNA is 1/2 the father's and 1/2 the mother's, and the mitochondrial DNA is 100% the maternal mitochondrial DNA. Like it or not, believe it or not, I couldn't care less. That's the way it is. Period. The world is round and rotates around the sun (another fun fact).[/quote] Then you are either an incompetent quack or willing to lie to fit your agenda. Is YOUR DNA half your mothers?
[quote]Oh yes, forgot to tell you that 50% of the DNA and cells, etc. are the mother's. Actually more if you count the mitochondrial DNA, Ted. And the Uterus, blood supply and lungs and intestines, food eaten, etc. belong to the mother.[/quote] A total lie and you know it. The fetal DNA has genetic markers that identify it as the offsping of the father and mother, but the DNA itself is niether the mothers or the fathers. For that matter YOUR DNA has the same sort of g
btw, if paying higher taxes is patriotic, isn't Obama discriminating against the poor and middle class by reducing their opportunity to show their patriotism? ;~D
I have to laugh in the face of the hypocrits on the left who say that higher taxes are "patriotic". No one is stopping them from donating all they can to the Federal Government. No one is telling Obama, Biden or any other Federal Employee that they have to accept their paycheck and benefits package. Just think how much money the federal government would save if all the Senators and Representatives who are financially independant simply told the paymasters to keep thei
[quote]If a woman or man believes that abortion is birth control then let them pay for it themselves, and if they can't then they pay the kid's way. If they can't, then a job is found for the father and mother and someone (court appointed) manages the finances.[/quote] If a woman or man believes in owning Black Slaves then let them pay for it themselves. If they can't then a job is found for the Slave Owners and someone (court appointed) manages the finances. S
[quote]Due to human physiology, ParaTed, the ladies get the last word.[/quote] Oh really? What part of the fetus has the mother's DNA? What part of the mother regulates the fetus's metabolism? Name one organ, tissue or cell does the fetus and the mother share? What part of the mother regulates the respiration rate, blood pressure or pulse of the fetus? The answer is NONE. A fetus is an individual organism, with all the traits that define an organism.&nb
No you bigot, it isn't YOUR body, it is another human being whose DNA does not match yours. You simply defend the "right" to own other human beings and kill them at will. The white hot hatred the so-called "women's movement" has against Sarah Palin exposes the lie. The "women's movment" fights for equal rights, equal opportunity, equal pay for women, but is ready and willing to sacrifice anything as long as your god is given its sacrifice. The sacrifice&n