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corndog · 09-16-2016, 07:05 AM

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I have private because I can afford it, and it takes some pressure of the public system. So those "less fortunate" (look it up) have better access.

Personally, I'm surprised you can spell "compassion"

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When they're correcting your spelling... you know they have nothing

Just helping you out buddy. Was thinking maybe "chose" was an Aussie thing...

Jonathon M · 09-16-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by VeedonFleece

I love Europe. Nowhere I'd rather live.

You're British though , right?

VeedonFleece · 09-16-2016, 07:07 AM

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You're British though , right?

Live in Britain, yes.

Jonathon M · 09-16-2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by corndog

Just helping you out buddy. Was thinking maybe "chose" was an Aussie thing...

Well, I wasn't being literal with the first part, and I don't proof read on my small phone screen

Jonathon M · 09-16-2016, 07:09 AM

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Live in Britain, yes.

Well, I'm sure Britain isn't part of the "Europe" that was referred to. You guys did vote to leave the EU

VeedonFleece · 09-16-2016, 07:15 AM

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Well, I'm sure Britain isn't part of the "Europe" that was referred to. You guys did vote to leave the EU

The people of Scotland and N Ireland voted to remain. It was the Little Englanders who were responsible for leaving winning. I live in England but I'd just move elsewhere should Brexit actually happen - don't assume it will.

TheHeel · 09-16-2016, 07:20 AM

I am disappointed in so many right now. The greed and lack of heart for fellow man is troubling.

corndog · 09-16-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathon M

Well, I wasn't being literal with the first part, and I don't proof read on my small phone screen

Years ago, a friend of mine lived in Australia as an exchange student. He sent me a 'I didn't climb Ayers Rock' shirt and I wish I still had it.

He loved it there. Lived in Warrnambool.

Jonathon M · 09-16-2016, 07:32 AM

Warrnambool is gorgeous mate... been there a cpl of times driving to Melbourne

babyfaceposey · 09-16-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

I am disappointed in so many right now. The greed and lack of heart for fellow man is troubling.

Sorry other views and perspectives on our lives disappoint you. Cheer up, it is Friday.

babyfaceposey · 09-16-2016, 07:36 AM

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Warrnambool is gorgeous mate... been there a cpl of times driving to Melbourne

Will probably take a vacation to Australia in the next couple years as this is where my wife wants to go see.

Brobocop · 09-16-2016, 07:45 AM

I always thought that the older you got, the more conservative you became. I'm surprised to feel the opposite. The older I get, the more liberal I become.

To add to this thread, I'm kinda shocked at how close the election seems to have become. I thought Trump was going to get blown out but he seems to have closed the gap while Clinton seems to have let some of her grip go. I know I wouldn't be placing any bets on this election. I can see a lot of crazy things happening between now and then. I also think you could see a large amount of people come out to vote that people might not have been expecting to.

ssbledsoe · 09-16-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

I am disappointed in so many right now. The greed and lack of heart for fellow man is troubling.

God Bless

Boo · 09-16-2016, 07:55 AM

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God Bless

Merica

Jonathon M · 09-16-2016, 07:58 AM

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Will probably take a vacation to Australia in the next couple years as this is where my wife wants to go see.

We'll have a beer mate and talk politics! Or sports cards Haha!

Seriously though, you'll love it. I've been to the states twice... love it... just not your presidential candidates

VeedonFleece · 09-16-2016, 08:01 AM

I love the States too. Off there next month for a couple of weeks. Don't love it enough to want to live there though. A bit like London - good for a visit!

jarrodsalas · 09-16-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

I always thought that the older you got, the more conservative you became. I'm surprised to feel the opposite. The older I get, the more liberal I become.

To add to this thread, I'm kinda shocked at how close the election seems to have become. I thought Trump was going to get blown out but he seems to have closed the gap while Clinton seems to have let some of her grip go. I know I wouldn't be placing any bets on this election. I can see a lot of crazy things happening between now and then. I also think you could see a large amount of people come out to vote that people might not have been expecting to.

New voter registration by Republicans is outpacing the Democrats by a large margin. That we do know.

VeedonFleece · 09-16-2016, 08:06 AM

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Warrnambool is gorgeous mate... been there a cpl of times driving to Melbourne

Not sure about this. I mean, if it's not mentioned in 'I've Been Everywhere,' how nice can it be?

jarrodsalas · 09-16-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

I am disappointed in so many right now. The greed and lack of heart for fellow man is troubling.

My life is driven by my desire to take care of my daughter and my immediate family. Everything I do is for her and her future. I think if there was more of this in our country things would be a lot better off. That doesn't mean I don't have sympathy for the underprivileged.

TheHeel · 09-16-2016, 08:57 AM

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Sorry other views and perspectives on our lives disappoint you. Cheer up, it is Friday.

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God Bless

I have a great life. I just find it shocking that people do not have the want to help others.

Both of you...have a great weekend.

ssbledsoe · 09-16-2016, 09:31 AM

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I have a great life. I just find it shocking that people do not have the want to help others.

Both of you...have a great weekend.

1) My comment was a snide remark more so directed at the irony of the seemingly most heartless posters on this forum are "Christians"

2) If you're really shocked certain people don't have the want to help others, you can't have been paying attention.

I'm also a bit surprised/perplexed at those that automatically assume that those who oppose government initiated/mandated "help" for the needy/less fortunate (whatever euphemism for poor you choose) means that said person is opposed to ALL forms of help for the needy. These are not mutually exclusive ideas. It's possible to believe that the national government is extremely inefficient and does a poor job at actually delivering needed help (hello VA "health care"), and still want to help people through other initiatives.

TheHeel · 09-16-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

1) My comment was a snide remark more so directed at the irony of the seemingly most heartless posters on this forum are "Christians"

2) If you're really shocked certain people don't have the want to help others, you can't have been paying attention.

I'm also a bit surprised/perplexed at those that automatically assume that those who oppose government initiated/mandated "help" for the needy/less fortunate (whatever euphemism for poor you choose) means that said person is opposed to ALL forms of help for the needy. These are not mutually exclusive ideas. It's possible to believe that the national government is extremely inefficient and does a poor job at actually delivering needed help (hello VA "health care"), and still want to help people through other initiatives.

Who assumed that?

trixstar · 09-16-2016, 10:38 AM

Trump in a nutshell: Forced to tell the truth after pushing lies for years to steal airtime, blames someone else, steals more airtime.

NeedChapmans · 09-16-2016, 10:44 AM

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Trump in a nutshell: Forced to tell the truth after pushing lies for years to steal airtime, blames someone else, steals more airtime.

You forgot "Polls go up".

IndySportsCards · 09-16-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

I always thought that the older you got, the more conservative you became. I'm surprised to feel the opposite. The older I get, the more liberal I become.

The older I get the more independent I become.

It's easier to do when your only choices are a Turd Sandwich or a Giant Douche?

View Poll Results: 2016 Election
Hillary Clinton	81	19.19%
Donald Trump	188	44.55%
Neither	153	36.26%
Voters: 422. You may not vote on this poll

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Brobocop Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 14,245 brobocop2	I always thought that the older you got, the more conservative you became. I'm surprised to feel the opposite. The older I get, the more liberal I become. To add to this thread, I'm kinda shocked at how close the election seems to have become. I thought Trump was going to get blown out but he seems to have closed the gap while Clinton seems to have let some of her grip go. I know I wouldn't be placing any bets on this election. I can see a lot of crazy things happening between now and then. I also think you could see a large amount of people come out to vote that people might not have been expecting to.

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VeedonFleece Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The 01246 Posts: 3,896 veedonfleece	I love the States too. Off there next month for a couple of weeks. Don't love it enough to want to live there though. A bit like London - good for a visit!

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