Why do we have no good choices for president?
I agree with jimahl, The flag while being a powerful symbol is just a piece of cloth.
Then again when legelsators after 9/11 pointed out to George W Bush that the things he wanted to do were unconstitutional Bush said, "stop throwing the constitutio...
Does anyone have a favorite Beatles song?
Gosh the Beatles have so many great songs it is hard to choose.
All my Loving
Norwegian Wood
Nowhere Man
Penny Lane
I started to say Jet then I remembered that was a Wings tune.
Can I change my religion to nothing?
There is no ritual you have to perform or any place where you have to register to be an atheist.
If you don't believe in god you are an atheist. Simple as that.
If your parents are religious don't expect them to be supportive on this.
good luck!
International study finds US at 18th in reading and 28th in Math
I think the schools have plenty of problems but I put most of the fault with parents. Schools are a resource but it is parents who are responsible for their kids and their kid's education. When kids aren't learning in schools where are the parents? ...
Mean neighbors, how can I get revenge?(100.00%)
Don't seek revenge. No good will come of it and it will only make things escillate.
There is always a problem neighbor, this is part of life. You can either become mean and petty like they are or you can take the high road. Try to communicate wi...
Why do we have no good choices for president?(100.00%)
The Pledge of Allegiance has an interesting history.
It was penned in 1892 by Baptist Minister and Socialist Francis Bellamy. It was originally worded:
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible...
What's your opinion on hippies?
Hippies changed the world. Think of America of the 1950's. The hippies started a revolution that many parts of still continue today. They were into health food, sustIable living and multiculturalism, Hippies even popularized bluejeans.
When to find mr.right?
Who knows? Remember what Lousie says to Thelma, "you get what you settle for." Don't settle for less than you deserve. Don't try to make Mr. Wrong into Mr. Right.
Why do we have no good choices for president?
Why should anyone pledge allegience to a flag? The flag is just a symbol. People don't fight and die for the flag, they fight and die for their country, their freedoms, and their way of life.
Why have any religous ritual (swearing on the Bible) as...
Why sore throats?
Sore throats can be caused by several things. Most of my sore throats are caused by allergies and post nasal drip. Gargling warm salt water is your best home remedy. If you also have a fever, difficulty swallowing, or if it lasts more than a few day...
Good law or bad law ?(100.00%)
It is a stupid law.
Remember back after the Columbine massacre they wanted to ban trenchcoats? Don't worry about a culture where bullies pick on other kids until they crack and shoot up their school; just ban an article of clothing. Problem solved!
Anyone else always hit their little toe?
I've stubbed my toe many times. My ex- used to have this sofa with beams on the outside of it that I caught my little toe so many times on. One time I was chasing after my toddler daughter and stubbbed my toe on my kitchen island. In two weeks it st...
Beavis and Butthead
Beavis and Butthead are hilarious. My favorite has to be the coffeeshop episode.
Why do religious people degrade humans?(50.00%)
Many Christians seem to believe that putting humanity down raises God higher.
I remember my sister--in-law proudly showing me a poster of footprints in the sand about how the author only got through the tough times in their life because Jesus carrie...
What Religion am I?(66.67%)
Mainline Christianity teaches that it has a monopoly on truth. Christianity is true and all other religions are false. Not all religions or even all Christians feel this way. Many people feel that there are great truths to be learned from all religi...
Hardness of water(50.00%)
water "hardness" is caused by its mineral content. Water with a lot of dissolved minerals is called "hard" where water with little dissolved minerals is called "soft."
Eating Dogs(0.00%)
The only difference is you have a great deal of empathy for dogs but you don't for livestock animals. Pigs are more intelligent than dogs yet people who are repulsed by the idea of eating dogs usually have no problem eating pork.
If you saw the hor...
Question about God(0.00%)
I don't get it. On one had you say you were a non-beiever. On the other hand you say you blamed your problems on God.
I think more likely you are a luke warm believer in God who has never really thought about your worldview much yet.
At this po...
Obama or Hillary (0.00%)
I voted for Obama in the Primary. I would vote for either to be president.
Evolution and helpless infants(83.33%)
The one trait that humans have is a large brain relative to the size of their body. The limiting factor on how large our brain can be is fitting through through the birth canal.
An evolutionary trick we have is that humans are born earlier in their...
Obama and Hilary together(0.00%)
It certainly is. This is what many people call the dream ticket (though my dream ticket would be Edwards and Obama but I digress). AFAIK neither candidate has ruled this possibility out.
What if they want me to be a narc at school?(0.00%)
It isn't your job to enforce your schools rules. It is unfair for your school to put you in the position where you have to enforce their rules. Fight the power.
What would you do if Hilary became President?(66.67%)
I wouldn't support her 100% (I don't support anyone 100%, my support is always conditional).
I would celebrate her winning because I have no doubt that she we would be the best president we had at least since her husband was in office.
I too am a...
Do British people not like americans?(0.00%)
Hon, people are people. There are some Americans who are nice and some who are jerks. There are some Brits who are nice and some who are jerks.
Anyone who is going to prejudge you because you are an American probably isn't the sort of person you s...
Gas has gotten 3 times more expensive, why doesnt anyone care?
I remember the gas wars when gasoline got as low as 23 cents/gallon.
Gasoline is only one expense of driving. Even for someone buying a giant land yacht SUV the other costs like depreciation, insurance and maintenance are more than their fuel costs...
How long should Hillary keep this up?(100.00%)
The thing is the even if Obama wins all the remaining states he won't have enough delegates either.
Remember the Ms. Clinton won the Michigan and Florida primaries but their deligates won't be counted. Since neither Clinton or Obama can get enough ...
How to remove a hard drive and clean it ?
I know a bit about this subject. I worked for the State of Texas after they had a rather embarassing incident where a used disk drive that was surplused ended up having a lot of sensitive information. After that they had strict rules about digital me...
Are we really living in the end times?(50.00%)
Scientists think the Sun is about 5 billion years old and is at the mid point in its life. In a few billion years the Sun will become a red giant and will swell to the point where it engulfs mercury, venus, and earth. That would obviously be the end ...
Are Christians the leading cause of atheism?
If there was no religion there would be no such thing as theists or atheists. Looked at that way religion does cause atheism. If that were the case we would have to find something else to argue about!
I wouldn't say that over-the-top Christians ar...
How to get rid of my sinus problems?
The best way to treat sinus infections is with salt water irrigation.
Mix 1 tsp of non-iodized sea salt and 1 tsb of baking soda in 1 pint of warm filtered or distilled water.
You can use a neti pot, a bulb syringe, or a large syringe sold specif...
What would happen if Gore entered the race ?
Its too late for him to get the Democratic nomination and I can't see him running as a spoiler third party candidate. Gore could have been a solid candidate if he entered the race early.
Mamk, Gore never claimed to have invented the Internet. He d...
What's a CV?
My advice was regarding American usage. I understand that elsewhere things are done differently.
What does acme mean?
I didn't know that about the hole punch. Acme does mean peak or summit so it is a good company name. There have been other real products with the Acme trademark (Sears used this brandname early on) but ever since the Road Runner it is mostly associat...
Why do Christians like to think that Jesus was white or black?
I've read a bit on this subject. I got interested in this when some white supremacists told me that Jesus had to be white because the Bible describes him as having ruddy skin and only caucasions can have ruddy skin. I've since read that the descripti...
What's a CV?
Many people think CV is a fancy term for a resume but this is incorect.
CV is short for curriculum vitae or "course of life"
A resume is a one or two page summary. A CV is longer and more detailed, it is your life story (at least as far as your...
How often do you usually drink Soda?
I like soda as well.
As I see it diet sodas have artificial sweeteners that probably aren't good for you.
Most regular sodas have high fructose corn syrup which probably isn't good for you.
All sodas have phosphoric acid which depleats bones o...
Should we get rid of the Religion thread on funadvice?
People feel strongly about religion. Things are going to get out of hand from time to time. In even the most heated discussion some good information is exchanged. I certainly would hate to see the religion category.
How do I get more energy?
If you are feeling lethargic go to your doctor and have a physical. Make sure you don't have an underlying medical condition.
After ruling out medical problems try improving your diet, getting more sleep, meditation, facing your problems, reducing ...
Liquid Diet?
The danger here is that by adopting an artifical and temporary diet that when you go back to eating solid foods that you will go back to your same bad habits and gain all the weight back.
What you need to do is to make permanent changes that will he...
What do you think of God?
Assuming you mean the God of the Bible. Jesus seems pretty cool but his old man seems mean, petty, and holds a grudge forever.
What is Drivetrain?(100.00%)
Generally the drivetrain is everything involved in moving the car:
Engine
Transmission
Differential
Do you believe in astrology?
It is all hokum. The predictions and advice in astrology is so general that it could mean many things.
Have you heard about the idiot proof diet?
I've read a little here and there about it and I'm dubious.
The diet Dr. I like best is Dr. John McDougall. He does sell books, DVDs, and has seminars and retreats but he has everything you need to follow his plan on his website that you can read ...
What type of shoes should I buy for track?
Ask your coach which shoes would be best for you. My college jogging instructor watched me run and noting I was a big pronator recommended several models she thought would be good for me.
New Balance makes some fine shoes but they make many models....
What's the weirdest thing you eat?
I used to be fond of peanut butter and cheese sandwiches.
The strangest thing I eat now is apple cores. When I eat an apple I eat the whole thing, core and all.
Divorce rate
Decades ago there was a stigma and shame associated with divorce. Because of this lots of people stayed in unhappy marriages. Also, since women had poor prospects for supporting themselves they often had little choice but to stay in abusive relations...
Skinny vs fat
There are a healthy range of weights. Someone can unhealthy by being underweight or overweight.
I know I'm overweight. When I see someone who I think is harming themselves by trying to attain an unhealthy body weight I'll say so. I don't need any...
"Why doesn't God show himself?" - The free will answer(100.00%)
The first part of your question is answerable many ways. Any sort of inscrutible god might decide not to reveal themself.
When discussing religion with people they often discount the fact that they are their particular religion because their family...
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I agree with jimahl, The flag while being a powerful symbol is just a piece of cloth. Then again when legelsators after 9/11 pointed out to George W Bush that the things he wanted to do were unconstitutional Bush said, "stop throwing the constitutio...
Gosh the Beatles have so many great songs it is hard to choose. All my Loving Norwegian Wood Nowhere Man Penny Lane I started to say Jet then I remembered that was a Wings tune.
There is no ritual you have to perform or any place where you have to register to be an atheist. If you don't believe in god you are an atheist. Simple as that. If your parents are religious don't expect them to be supportive on this. good luck!
I think the schools have plenty of problems but I put most of the fault with parents. Schools are a resource but it is parents who are responsible for their kids and their kid's education. When kids aren't learning in schools where are the parents? ...
Don't seek revenge. No good will come of it and it will only make things escillate. There is always a problem neighbor, this is part of life. You can either become mean and petty like they are or you can take the high road. Try to communicate wi...
The Pledge of Allegiance has an interesting history. It was penned in 1892 by Baptist Minister and Socialist Francis Bellamy. It was originally worded: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible...
Hippies changed the world. Think of America of the 1950's. The hippies started a revolution that many parts of still continue today. They were into health food, sustIable living and multiculturalism, Hippies even popularized bluejeans.
Who knows? Remember what Lousie says to Thelma, "you get what you settle for." Don't settle for less than you deserve. Don't try to make Mr. Wrong into Mr. Right.
Why should anyone pledge allegience to a flag? The flag is just a symbol. People don't fight and die for the flag, they fight and die for their country, their freedoms, and their way of life. Why have any religous ritual (swearing on the Bible) as...
Sore throats can be caused by several things. Most of my sore throats are caused by allergies and post nasal drip. Gargling warm salt water is your best home remedy. If you also have a fever, difficulty swallowing, or if it lasts more than a few day...
It is a stupid law. Remember back after the Columbine massacre they wanted to ban trenchcoats? Don't worry about a culture where bullies pick on other kids until they crack and shoot up their school; just ban an article of clothing. Problem solved!
To me green apple tastes the best.
I've stubbed my toe many times. My ex- used to have this sofa with beams on the outside of it that I caught my little toe so many times on. One time I was chasing after my toddler daughter and stubbbed my toe on my kitchen island. In two weeks it st...
Beavis and Butthead are hilarious. My favorite has to be the coffeeshop episode.
Many Christians seem to believe that putting humanity down raises God higher. I remember my sister--in-law proudly showing me a poster of footprints in the sand about how the author only got through the tough times in their life because Jesus carrie...
Mainline Christianity teaches that it has a monopoly on truth. Christianity is true and all other religions are false. Not all religions or even all Christians feel this way. Many people feel that there are great truths to be learned from all religi...
water "hardness" is caused by its mineral content. Water with a lot of dissolved minerals is called "hard" where water with little dissolved minerals is called "soft."
The only difference is you have a great deal of empathy for dogs but you don't for livestock animals. Pigs are more intelligent than dogs yet people who are repulsed by the idea of eating dogs usually have no problem eating pork. If you saw the hor...
I don't get it. On one had you say you were a non-beiever. On the other hand you say you blamed your problems on God. I think more likely you are a luke warm believer in God who has never really thought about your worldview much yet. At this po...
I voted for Obama in the Primary. I would vote for either to be president.
The one trait that humans have is a large brain relative to the size of their body. The limiting factor on how large our brain can be is fitting through through the birth canal. An evolutionary trick we have is that humans are born earlier in their...
It certainly is. This is what many people call the dream ticket (though my dream ticket would be Edwards and Obama but I digress). AFAIK neither candidate has ruled this possibility out.
It isn't your job to enforce your schools rules. It is unfair for your school to put you in the position where you have to enforce their rules. Fight the power.
I wouldn't support her 100% (I don't support anyone 100%, my support is always conditional). I would celebrate her winning because I have no doubt that she we would be the best president we had at least since her husband was in office. I too am a...
Hon, people are people. There are some Americans who are nice and some who are jerks. There are some Brits who are nice and some who are jerks. Anyone who is going to prejudge you because you are an American probably isn't the sort of person you s...
I remember the gas wars when gasoline got as low as 23 cents/gallon. Gasoline is only one expense of driving. Even for someone buying a giant land yacht SUV the other costs like depreciation, insurance and maintenance are more than their fuel costs...
The thing is the even if Obama wins all the remaining states he won't have enough delegates either. Remember the Ms. Clinton won the Michigan and Florida primaries but their deligates won't be counted. Since neither Clinton or Obama can get enough ...
I know a bit about this subject. I worked for the State of Texas after they had a rather embarassing incident where a used disk drive that was surplused ended up having a lot of sensitive information. After that they had strict rules about digital me...
Scientists think the Sun is about 5 billion years old and is at the mid point in its life. In a few billion years the Sun will become a red giant and will swell to the point where it engulfs mercury, venus, and earth. That would obviously be the end ...
If there was no religion there would be no such thing as theists or atheists. Looked at that way religion does cause atheism. If that were the case we would have to find something else to argue about! I wouldn't say that over-the-top Christians ar...
The best way to treat sinus infections is with salt water irrigation. Mix 1 tsp of non-iodized sea salt and 1 tsb of baking soda in 1 pint of warm filtered or distilled water. You can use a neti pot, a bulb syringe, or a large syringe sold specif...
Its too late for him to get the Democratic nomination and I can't see him running as a spoiler third party candidate. Gore could have been a solid candidate if he entered the race early. Mamk, Gore never claimed to have invented the Internet. He d...
My advice was regarding American usage. I understand that elsewhere things are done differently.
I didn't know that about the hole punch. Acme does mean peak or summit so it is a good company name. There have been other real products with the Acme trademark (Sears used this brandname early on) but ever since the Road Runner it is mostly associat...
I've read a bit on this subject. I got interested in this when some white supremacists told me that Jesus had to be white because the Bible describes him as having ruddy skin and only caucasions can have ruddy skin. I've since read that the descripti...
Many people think CV is a fancy term for a resume but this is incorect. CV is short for curriculum vitae or "course of life" A resume is a one or two page summary. A CV is longer and more detailed, it is your life story (at least as far as your...
I like soda as well. As I see it diet sodas have artificial sweeteners that probably aren't good for you. Most regular sodas have high fructose corn syrup which probably isn't good for you. All sodas have phosphoric acid which depleats bones o...
People feel strongly about religion. Things are going to get out of hand from time to time. In even the most heated discussion some good information is exchanged. I certainly would hate to see the religion category.
If you are feeling lethargic go to your doctor and have a physical. Make sure you don't have an underlying medical condition. After ruling out medical problems try improving your diet, getting more sleep, meditation, facing your problems, reducing ...
The danger here is that by adopting an artifical and temporary diet that when you go back to eating solid foods that you will go back to your same bad habits and gain all the weight back. What you need to do is to make permanent changes that will he...
Assuming you mean the God of the Bible. Jesus seems pretty cool but his old man seems mean, petty, and holds a grudge forever.
Generally the drivetrain is everything involved in moving the car: Engine Transmission Differential
It is all hokum. The predictions and advice in astrology is so general that it could mean many things.
Veronica Lake was really beautiful. I'd put Grace Kelly and Catharine Deneuvre ahead of her though.
I've read a little here and there about it and I'm dubious. The diet Dr. I like best is Dr. John McDougall. He does sell books, DVDs, and has seminars and retreats but he has everything you need to follow his plan on his website that you can read ...
Ask your coach which shoes would be best for you. My college jogging instructor watched me run and noting I was a big pronator recommended several models she thought would be good for me. New Balance makes some fine shoes but they make many models....
I used to be fond of peanut butter and cheese sandwiches. The strangest thing I eat now is apple cores. When I eat an apple I eat the whole thing, core and all.
Decades ago there was a stigma and shame associated with divorce. Because of this lots of people stayed in unhappy marriages. Also, since women had poor prospects for supporting themselves they often had little choice but to stay in abusive relations...
There are a healthy range of weights. Someone can unhealthy by being underweight or overweight. I know I'm overweight. When I see someone who I think is harming themselves by trying to attain an unhealthy body weight I'll say so. I don't need any...
The first part of your question is answerable many ways. Any sort of inscrutible god might decide not to reveal themself. When discussing religion with people they often discount the fact that they are their particular religion because their family...