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    Is the problem with society a lack of civility and common decency?

    Watching the father of one of the Newton students.
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    Are Cadillac Health Insurance plans a luxury to be taxed?

    http://www.towerswatson.com/press/1895 http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/bill-ties-cadillac-tax-to-feds-health-care-costs/31085/
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    Were GM and Chrysler propped up to prevent new US car companies from competing with new technology?

    Sometimes a little destruction must happen in order for new healthy companies to rise and fill the gap. How is propping up failing companies keeping the economy strong? It's leaving a half rotten bush in place instead of pulling out the broken parts, prune down what's left in order to...
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    Why is Obama going on about Siemens, based out of Germany?

    Do you think Siemens is creating partnerships with government entities to avoid retribution from corporate protectionists who would increase taxes on foreign companies?
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    Why is Obama going on about Siemens, based out of Germany?

    Do you think Siemens is creating partnerships with government entities to avoid retribution from corporate protectionists who would increase taxes on foreign companies?
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    Do you participate in foolishness and/or mischief with your children?

    What sort of things do you do with them?
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    Is climate change really a big deal?

    Seems to me that there are centuries of cycles of warm and cold. The climate changes, and then changes again. Cold...to hot...to cold...to hot... World hasn't ended yet. Yes, there are changes, we'll either adapt or not. It's a question. Why is it a big deal? I'm not in denial that the...
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    what weird idiosyncrasies do you have?

    Before I lost my hearing I could play on the piano anything anyone played for me after hearing it once. Like a recording. Dumb dog and pony trick, really, but it's won me a lot of bets. I can't read music, nor can I come up with anything new or creative on the piano. Just can mimic anyone...
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    what weird idiosyncrasies do you have?

    Before I lost my hearing I could play on the piano anything anyone played for me after hearing it once. Like a recording. Dumb dog and pony trick, really, but it's won me a lot of bets. I can't read music, nor can I come up with anything new or creative on the piano. Just can mimic anyone...
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    what weird idiosyncrasies do you have?

    Before I lost my hearing I could play on the piano anything anyone played for me after hearing it once. Like a recording. Dumb dog and pony trick, really, but it's won me a lot of bets. I can't read music, nor can I come up with anything new or creative on the piano. Just can mimic anyone...
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    Do you have your own fruit/vegetable garden?

    What sort of things do you grow? Why did you decide to grow your own fruit/vegetables? Do your kids help and does it help them want to try a variety of foods?
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    Should SAHP who complain about their children whining and being lazy in blogs

    not be able to be parents? Since attitude seems to be the qualifier to hold a certain position.... LOL Isn't being a parent a far greater responsibility to a child than being a teacher? I mean, yeah, maybe she's a cruddy teacher and maybe she's just having a sucky time of things. But if we...
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    How do you handle people being poorly mannered in front of your child?

    You know the type. The pushy, obnoxious, threatening, trashy people who throw fits, cursing and raving at the checkout counter or restaurant because they're not getting their way?
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    What do you use sulfur for in the yard/garden?

    I inherited a shaker container of Rattlesnake Sulfur. What is it used for?
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