Joe Ferguson forever

Absolutely. Second and third chances are rare outside of school. Toughen it up. But the parent part is important. Reminds me of the early scene in "Idiocracy" where the kids are running wild, impregnating neighbors and heavily praised for football accomplishments but not academic ones. Also the little gem that well educated adults are having less kids at the same time those that never valued education are having many. Art imitating life.

Jesus is part of the trinity as described by St Patrick as a clover leaf. That's my understanding which admittedly is superficial. from wiki: Traditionally, shamrock is said to have been used by Saint Patrick to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity when Christianising Ireland in the 5th century. The first evidence of a link between St Patrick and the shamrock appears in 1675 on the St Patrick's Coppers or Halpennies. These appear to show a figure of St Patrick preaching to a crowd while holding a shamrock,[23] presumably to explain the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.[original research?]

Your summary was excellent. I have also read the old testament from the beginning in a study group of Catholics. Lots of difficult to absorb parts that seem inconsistent with the New Testament. Lots of respectful disagreement among our group on some passages.

you left out vengeance. A vengeful God is present throughout the old testament. While in the new, Jesus is forgiving, many in current society would say to a fault. But that was his point imo. I also think the old testament is largely allegorical. There are people arguing over whether dinosaurs could have fit in the ark for goodness sake. but yes, i think the allegories point to what you say - humans are fallable, turn away and need to get back to God. Regarding education, i think the value of education should be taught formally at an early age. Teach the relationship between education and earnings. Simultaneously teach simple economics. Describe lifestyles for different income levels. Sound rough but it's reality in America and most of the world. It should motivate the marginal students but not all. Also elevate the social value of academic achievement in school and lessen the value of extracurricular activities. That takes parents unfortunately and is a tougher nut to crack. Finally, aren't cell phones banned in the classroom. If not, they should be.

Except that's the way it's supposed to work. Shouldn't we aim for that? Even if it isn't currently true, we should be able to make it more so. Do you really believe we are that powerless? I don't. Stop the steal (Jan 6) and the Russia info are not even close to equal issues

Socially liberal, fiscally conservative. would love to see more members of both parties in this camp. btw, this writer's interpretation of "Ask not what your country..." is a huge stretch. It means what it means.

and another with what the MAGA's here collectively know about medicine. Jack Kemp was a good R. I believe he would be in despair over the state of the party now.

Legal analysis..Lawyers, what u think? https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2023/05/31/trump-federal-prosecutors-audio-recording-evidence-honig-vpx.cnn

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mar-a-lago-prosecutors-eye-july-episode-with-trump-surveillance-cameras/ar-AA1bUA33

wouldn't it be cool if that discussion was on scientists versus artists?

yes, keep them dumb. But you're right. The employment market is now very open to those without college. Interesting experiment. We'll see...

This is beautiful prose. But total bs. I don’t give a fig what other minority sexual preferences do. I know mine and they don’t bother me. Well, the few attractive females that r gay and don’t take well to being hit on r disappointing. Too old I say…Tango, Levi. Tango is the answer! Pelvis to pelvis. No butts. It's a beautiful dance and is just the preamble...If u prefer more Aryan, waltz, especially Viennese waltz..difficult but gorgeous.

lyrics prompted a listen. Love the video as well

Hey Vern, Have you seen Levi's hamster? He's missing it again.

to the original question: duh.....

Here come bad news talking this and that (Yeah) Well give me all you got, don't hold back (Yeah) Well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine (Yeah) No offense to you don't waste your time Here's why … Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof (Because I'm happy) Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth (Because I'm happy) Clap along if you know what happiness is to you (Because I'm happy) Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do

it wasn't the best weekend. Bills lost to Jax in an awful game. Got beat in golf by my friend. lots of alligators on the course. No goose steppers but lots of angry, aggressive and seemingly unhappy people. The Stepford wives housing communities are just bizarre. Not planning a trip back. The farmers market in St Augustine is cool tho. Very different vibe.

Have you ever driven on Florida highways? Been passed by some redneck in a Charger doing 110? Respect for the law and others? Nope, it’s all “get out of my way, my “freedom “ trumps your right to exist.” A couple years ago we were in St Augustine visiting friends. 2 late middle age couples trying to cross hwy 1 to go to breakfast. No one would stop despite the fact we were on a crosswalk. My friend and I stopped an Escalade to get us across and almost got in a fight with the MAGA behind the wheel. They have since moved back to Virginia where manners, gentility and pleasantries still mean a great deal.

Yes, does he still perform? There was also Susie, Susie sit-in in a shoe shine shop...tailor shop. Saw him once. Still remember.

there was a local bar act I saw in Grand Island years ago with all kinds of alternate lyrics. Unfortunately, the only one I can remember is "there's a skeeter on your peter, wh@ck it off, wh@ck it off...there's a dozen on my cousin, I can hear the f'ers buzzin, there's a skeeter on your peter, wh@ck it off

it's way past too much...we're trying to stop anymore

FREEDOM!!! patriot Yes, millions of people never died from a highly transmissible virus....

If you were falling, then I would catch you. You need a light, I'd find a match. Cause I love the way you say good morning. And you take me the way I am. If you are chilly, here take my sweater. Your head is aching, I'll make it better. Cause I love the way you call me baby. And you take me the way I am. I'd buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair. Sew on patches to all you tear. Cause I love you more than I could ever promise. And you take me the way I am. You take me the way I am. You take me the way I am. source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/thewayiamlyrics.html

It likely won't surprise those who argued that income equals education either but they'll pretend it did...