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    Don't say Merry Christmas!

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    To the original point....I wish my Jewish friends Happy Hannukkah....my Christian friends Merry Christmas. If Im talking to someone Im not sure of with a name full of vowels, I say Christmas. If I talking to someone with a "berg" on the end of the name, I say Hannukkah. If Im not sure, I say "Enjoy your holiday". Works just fine.

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    Let me guess? You graduated magna cum laude from Archie Bunker correspondent school?

     

    :D:P

    School Supplies For Iraqi Children

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    Trust me, terrorists need NO excuse to target anyone. They will blow up ANYTHING that is seen as being rebuilt to help by us anyway.

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    I agree totally. I just found it odd that people are so clueless. Nothing is wrong with sending supplies over... Maybe a solid color backpack?

     

    It just goes to show how "out of touch" people are. This is not a statement on which side you support... It is purely a statement about safety, the child who receives some stuff that might make them an easier (Note I said: EASIER) target.

     

    It doesn't matter how proud you are, what your ideals are... All that matters in hostile environments is getting through the day. Sure we can say terrorists don't care who they target. Can we really back that up? There have been incidences where some people where selected and let go... In the long run, if you are in the way and don't get out, you will be part of the damage.

     

    Again my argument is from a rational point that only has one priority... THE CHILD'S SAFETY.

     

    Again, If I was an Iraqi parent and the most ardent US supporter... I would still have reservations sending my kid out with openly (Note I said: OPENLY) American goods... Self-preservation for one's self and family have to override any ideals in this case.

     

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    Brady's post MNF quote

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    Did he recall how he hid his face in shame (while driving) during the whole 2002 season?

     

    When he comes out of the closet, he's gonna feel a lot better about himself when he has bad games...

     

    What a stand up guy?... :devil::devil:

     

    This wasn't intended to be cute... He has a history of feeling this way when things go wrong... He admitted do the above during the 2002 season (the season between SBs).

    School Supplies For Iraqi Children

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    I believe in general that people here in the states are truly trying to make a difference by sending supplies to school children in Iraq. I am not trying to mock out my employer either. It shocks me that people can be so clueless, doubly clueless that a picture (link) would be taken too.

     

    I find it utterly amazing that any Iraqi parent with some sort of brain would send their child to school with this:

     

    Dec. 2004

     

    Once again... I understand and support the good intentions. Does anybody find this peculiar? Wouldn't the kid that uses such item (Mickey BackPack) be a walking target for terrorists that see them as "American supporters?" Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that people shouldn't support the US. Why would you make your kid a walking target in still a very hostile environment?

     

    Again... Am I overreacting?... I just find it strange.

     

    Give me one reason why would a caring adult send their child to school with one of these?

     

    :devil::devil:

    [OT] Christmas Gift Purchased

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    I guess magnetic field is possible, but I would doubt it. Originally, I was thinking resistive touch, until you mentioned putting your finger near the stylus. What does the stylus look like?

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    Here is a link:

     

    Explorer Globe

     

    I went to the support section and found that they have 24 hour help during the holidays... I called it, I figure I would pre-empt (two can play that game... ;);):devil: ) any holiday rush :devil: . Low and behold can you believe I got a real voice right away! I took him to task asking questions.

     

    I found:

    ~I ordered the AC adapter. (12 bucks total!)

    ~The stylus actually disconnects if you unscrew the bottom plate (replacement is 5 bucks if your kid rips it off or chews it! COOL!)... Free if it craps out. It also retracts (something the owners manual failed to mention).

     

    Also I guess the globe will come off its axis if you have small enough hands to pry it... He said there is a swivel contact at the base of the axis... The cord is wired and NOT JUST A TETHER.

     

     

    LeapFrog seems very cool! ;)

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