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A day of remembrance of one of the most significant events in the history of the Unites States of ...

Benthoven comments on Sep 11, 2018:

My sister was a flight attendant based out of Boston when that happened. She worked with, partied with, broke bread with everyone on flight 11. Her best friend worked that flight. He had called her the day before complaining that he didn't feel well and wondered if he should call out sick. I go ...

Marine replies on Sep 12, 2018:

We do so also.

Taking bets on who wrote the op ed piece on Trump. [dailycaller.com]

Marine comments on Sep 6, 2018:

It was a group letter.

Marine replies on Sep 12, 2018:

@KateZilla A group of people

Taking bets on who wrote the op ed piece on Trump. [dailycaller.com]

Marine comments on Sep 6, 2018:

It was a group letter.

Marine replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@KateZilla The group

Watching the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

Marine comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Give them a taste of their own medicine.

Marine replies on Sep 7, 2018:

@AncientNight Yep and the republicans are masters as this nomination should have been bt Obama

A reverse filter. Pretty cool! [youtu.be]

pixiedust comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Fascinating - a myriad of possibilities. I wonder how large they can make the filters?

Marine replies on Sep 6, 2018:

@pixiedust Actually it might be able to take everything but that head.

A reverse filter. Pretty cool! [youtu.be]

pixiedust comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Fascinating - a myriad of possibilities. I wonder how large they can make the filters?

Marine replies on Sep 6, 2018:

I hope they can make one large enough to remove trumper

I spent time in Naval intelligence (I know the oxymoron joke) and studied a lot about North Korea.

PenLOP comments on Sep 5, 2018:

The North Korean situation is indeed an exercise in frustration. How do you help a country that doesn’t value the lives of its citizens and let’s them starve while you feed your military? How do you find common ground with a dictator who is not above fratricide to consolidate power, even ...

Marine replies on Sep 6, 2018:

@Beowulfsfriend Just like the USA

Donald Trump shows an unparalleled bent for shameless self-promotion.

Marine comments on Sep 3, 2018:

He is not able to show any of the good tributes you mentioned because he himself has never had any . He feels these show weakness in business management and therefore strives to eliminate these from his work places.

Marine replies on Sep 4, 2018:

@dahermit Sorry he himself stated so. You cannot let peoples feeling enter into your business because it will cost you money.

Take care of yourself, because life can throw you some unexpected curve balls

Marine comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Your telling me. we were very happy two weeks ago but medical news has us very depressed now.

Marine replies on Sep 4, 2018:

@bleurowz Thanks

He said he wouldn’t join his company’s Bible study.

rogueflyer comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Read that yesterday. Hope he gets his suit and wins his $800,000 before Pence takes office otherwise he'll never get it. The court will be packed and laws changed.

Marine replies on Sep 3, 2018:

Yup

Mike Pence responds to being called a "Christian supremacist"

Marine comments on Sep 1, 2018:

He is an ignorant fundamentalist who rejects science facts believes in a six thousand year old earth and all non catholics will go to hell.

Marine replies on Sep 3, 2018:

@BookDeath Non catholics are bound for hell.

Did you ever notice about history?

Fibonacci1618 comments on Sep 3, 2018:

If you want a cool American History book tht tells both sides I would recommend Jon Stewart's 'America' 2004, or The People's History by Howard Zinn 1980. 'The People's History is amazing, and Jon's book is factual and hilariously presented.

Marine replies on Sep 3, 2018:

Thanks

Happy September!

Marine comments on Sep 1, 2018:

It is not off to a very good start.

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Thank you

Happy September!

Marine comments on Sep 1, 2018:

It is not off to a very good start.

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

@HippieChick58 My wife was told she has cancer. We are waiting for lab reports to find out what type and how to treat it.

Advice needed please

Hatcher comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Does, not believing in GOD make you a bad MOM or PERSON? DOES, not believing in GOD keep you from making sure your children are fed, clothed, safe and protected from harm? Does, not believing in GOD cause you to treat your fiends and family differently? There is no proof that there is a GOD, and ...

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

The bible is one of the cruel books ever written as it has imprisoned people for centuries and been the cause of thousands perhaps millions of deaths.The knights that were supposed to be so good murdered thousands of people for their money not any better than todays priests. Just tell them the truth.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Answer: 100 Evangelical Leaders!

starwatcher-al comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Again tRUMP does/asks someone to do something illegal, preach from the pulpit to support republicans. BUT, NOBODY EVER DOES ANYTHING ABOUT ALL HIS ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES so he continues, thinking he is getting away with it and he is.

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

The republicans interpret the Constitution they was they want it to read and not the correct way. Yet they see themselves as protectors of the Constitution.

White nationalists aren't just ignorant peckerheads.

Brascan comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Is Stphn Miller a human? Maybe this Q will serve to open my first discussion group-the true reptilian amongst us-Stephen Miller-he didn't have a bad childhood, because he was never a child! Or Human...even?

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

I doubt it he is either a robot or one really sick nazi. He has no empathy for anything or anyone.His good education did nothing for his moral values or character.

What is the greatest challenge that civilization faces?

dalefvictor comments on Aug 17, 2018:

The reason the Reepublicans do not like to talk about climate change is because they are making a lot of money selling gas as in gasoline and natural gas. As long as profit talks they will no acknowledge climate change.

Marine replies on Sep 1, 2018:

Very well stated. Their first requirement is to make money they will never spend so they can passit on tax free under trump.

Rebellion.. Share an instance in which you defied your parent(s) rule. Was it worth it?

Marine comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Joined the Marines and it was well worth it.I never returned home after that. I had a great dad and a mother from H***

Marine replies on Aug 30, 2018:

@AmiSue Isn't it ashame we would take that drastic measure to avoid a parent.

What has caused the return of god in academic philosophy when most philosophers are atheist or ...

Matias comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Could you please give us some examples of academic philosophers who treat God as an element of their philosophy? (If possible not some obscure figures at some little Bible belt 'university' )

Marine replies on Aug 30, 2018:

Sorry i cannot find the book I was reading in a train station.

The need for religion, not God came up today.

Marine comments on Aug 29, 2018:

I do not operate on rituals rather on on a schedule that takes care of my personal and domestic needs. That is unless you call it a ritual to go shopping at the same store and starting my car the same way.

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

@GreatNani Yes thus the Marine. I am very proud to have served.

I've been with my current partner for nearly 6 years.

Marine comments on Aug 28, 2018:

i would address him and say either we sit down and talk now or I will be leaving soon.If he isn't ready to talk the time to leave is now.

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

@KKGator If you have delivered the ultimatum and you are still with him he has control over you and you need to break that. I would move on immediately.

Boomers and "fairness".

Nottheonlyone comments on Aug 28, 2018:

I will never go back to school. It's not worth it.

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

You have to learn the correct program for the jobs of today.

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

NerdyDude comments on Aug 28, 2018:

I think every new technology brings new risks and new opportunities. Because I social media, I am able to connect with people all over the world and have formed friendships with people I otherwise would never have met. However, I think social media has also leveled the playing field of ideas and ...

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

No

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

GrandJester comments on Aug 28, 2018:

It's ruining this country... It's changed everything

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

especially for the younger generation.

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

SpikeTalon comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Alot, and thankfully I never got that involved with social media, my life is better for it.

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

Yup

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

HonkyBMcfunky comments on Aug 28, 2018:

All of these things are just tools. The problem I think, is that we have not grow in our views, tolerances, and sense of being cosmopolitan enough to take in the different perspectives without drawing divisions. In short, we are 3 back hairs away from being chimps in our relationships with each ...

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

Learning to bne tolerent only comes with age and wisdom.

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

JackPedigo comments on Aug 28, 2018:

When I was growing up credit cards were not common. Luckily, so because my parents fought about money. If it wasn't there it didn't get spent. Later, I lived in Europe which was slow in instilling cc's. When I returned to the US CC's were not on my radar which, I believe helped me manage my money. ...

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

But there are msany of us.

Does religion tell us what is right or wrong or does that come from society and training by our ...

Heraclitus comments on Aug 28, 2018:

Didn't you get your religion from society and your parents?

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

But did i learn right from wrong from them or religion/

Do you find nudity in art unacceptable and why or why not?

gearl comments on Aug 28, 2018:

IMHO clothing was another way for the clergy class to control people. People wear clothing as protection from the elements but the creation of rules and regulations as to what to wear came from the need for a ruling class to regulate their subjects, to put them in their place of subjection. Perhaps ...

Marine replies on Aug 29, 2018:

It also kept you warm and protected you from farming chores

Who plans to visit the bible theme parks to advance their knowledge this summer?

Bierbasstard comments on Aug 27, 2018:

I tried to visit Sodom and Gomorrah Land but a pillar of salt was blocking the entrance. Favorite rides at Bible's Dominion: The Moses Nile Log Flume (watch out for the reeds) The Fantastic Innards of Jonah's Whale (it's edumacational) The Ten Plagues Nature Preserve (remember to leave your ...

Marine replies on Aug 28, 2018:

Like your comments. Great imagination.

I once read somewhere that the worker never gets what he deserves or merits rather they receive what...

Surfpirate comments on Aug 27, 2018:

The policy of using workers as grist for the mill, grinding them up until they have nothing left to give and then discarding them like trash on the slag heap, only to replace them with another worker has been taught as good business practice for a while now. It has lead to low productivity and poor...

Marine replies on Aug 28, 2018:

I was a manager for a very large corporation and lost my job when I refused to fire workers over 55 because their salaries were to high and hire new people at a lower wage.I was also told to inform the rest of my workers that the company was revising the pension plan and going to the 401K and that it would be better for them when actually it cut costs for the company by 40% and their pensions by the same amount.

I once read somewhere that the worker never gets what he deserves or merits rather they receive what...

AnneWimsey comments on Aug 27, 2018:

The only thing anyone has to sell is their time...expertise just ups the rate....Unions are the only way the average worker has to better themselves. Read just a bit about the hours & conditions (there were no benefits!) the average worker had before Unions!

Marine replies on Aug 28, 2018:

My dad was a union rep and he believed in the need for a union but he was also opposed to the union graft.

Wisdom from the dark ages of 1998 for the internet era

Marine comments on Aug 27, 2018:

No they are destroying our society because they are not used the way intended and there isn't any way to prevent the wrongful use of this media.

Marine replies on Aug 28, 2018:

@MacTavish My concern is with the young who are loosing the abilty to associate with people and inter act with them. Various doctors have pointed out that the media has fostered sucides via bullying and other anti social behavior. The in ability of all users to identify and interpret news being used to manipulate their thoughts. I hate to use the term but fake news impact on people. These are just a few of my concerns but I trhink you can see the pattern.

What do you think intellectual history means?"

Matias comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Why focus only on the rare mavericks? People like Thomas Aquinas, Leibniz, Kant, Hegel, William James were part of the intellectual mainstream, accepted by their peers, sometimes even revered by the public. They formed the backbone of intellectual history

Marine replies on Aug 27, 2018:

I totally agree with you there are many who associated with other common people. I was just pointing out that it was these unique individuals who created the intellectual history upon which we all count on.. There are many each generation in all walks of life that contribute.

What damage has social media caused to the individual?

azzow2 comments on Aug 27, 2018:

What about the connection with all the people you would have otherwise had never met. It is just a parallel in this world that give a much broader life connection

Marine replies on Aug 27, 2018:

Just look at the results that psychiatrists are developing that the current use of social media is ruining personal relationships because the people lack the ability to interact not having been with people face to face.Somehow the face to face meetings are adversely affected by not doing this on a daily basis. Question are they really friends if they exist only on social media?

Quote: “If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself.

FatherOfNyx comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Hmm, feels like another quote that people claim Einstein said.. when he probably didn't.

Marine replies on Aug 27, 2018:

it was stated in his bio

Is compassion and empathy dead?"

LiterateHiker comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Republicans lack empathy and compassion. A lifelong Democrat, I have compassion and empathy for others. Since 2006 as a volunteer, I have helping low income, first generation students write essays for college entry and scholarships. One of my best success stories is Brenda, who won $269,445 in...

Marine replies on Aug 26, 2018:

That is great. Thank you for your efforts.

Is compassion and empathy dead?"

snytiger6 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

They still exist. It is just that thosre who lack compassion and empathy gravitate to the right politically.

Marine replies on Aug 26, 2018:

So very true

Is compassion and empathy dead?"

KateZilla comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Compassion and empathy are trumped by money and religion. Religion allows lip service to both and money is definitely self centered with more being not enough. Altruism is dying. One reason I'm here.

Marine replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thanks

Business vs Government

242Foxtrot comments on Aug 24, 2018:

Our elected representatives are currently unable to see past their own wallets.

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Our elected become millionairs due to the insider trading they are permitted to do.

How convinced are you?

Marine comments on Jul 28, 2018:

There is no god and it completely is non relevant to my life.

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@ipdg77 The great think alike.

This is the response I got from one of my state senators when I wrote regarding 45's crimes and lack...

Mooolah comments on Aug 24, 2018:

I don't care about a response. I write any way & I watch how Senator Ron Johnson votes & speaks. He will follow McConnell's orders. He is secure until 2022 when he will become a lobbyist. No justice. No peace.

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

They should be prevented from becoming lobbist for at least 6years or two terms.

This is the response I got from one of my state senators when I wrote regarding 45's crimes and lack...

TheAstroChuck comments on Aug 24, 2018:

I'm not sure of everyones initial letters to Congress, but the responses looked canned. To get a real response, it is important to ask a single very specific question. It cannot be of the form: "Why is ....?" or "What is going on in DC?" Rather ask very specific things like: "How do you ...

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

I have followed your advice for years and I get much beeter return letters.

At GOP event, Trump is silent on dying McCain

JanGarber comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Why would he say anything? He cares for nobody but himself.

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

True

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow reveals Trump's three eldest children are at serious risk of criminal charges

Marine comments on Aug 24, 2018:

The entire family are crooked except for Tiff maybe.

Marine replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@HippieChick58 Maybe he will change both names ,I surely would if they were my names.

Isn't funny that each religious church believes that their form of religion is the only true one?

p-nullifidian comments on Aug 23, 2018:

"An eternity seems like a very long time to be worshiping a god." If there were a god, would it really need (or even care about) the feckless forms of worship from beings so beneath it? Why is worship, the very thing that no person should give to any one or any thing, considered virtuous? Do I ...

Marine replies on Aug 24, 2018:

Good ideas.

The fear of death is the cardinal precept of all religions.

jacpod comments on Aug 22, 2018:

I'm Ok about dying its hurting I am a bit scared about; but at the moment I need a hip replacement and it hurts so probably scared about nothing.

Marine replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Good luck,i hope you will feeel better. My two friends just had hips replaced and they were up and around within a week.

Did you see that prominent US climate scientists research is being held up while their projects are ...

TheAstroChuck comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Just like most of tRump's cabinet members and agency directors, only the very best will do. Besides tRump is the best economist, best manager, best at everything the world has ever seen. He knows more than anyone on the planet does on every topic. Hell he is practically running the government ...

Marine replies on Aug 23, 2018:

He has memorized the encyclopedia by just sitting on it but he isn't very good with his dementia..

There was a story on the news about a judge i did not catch where or when this was but he denied an ...

birdingnut comments on Aug 22, 2018:

A quick google search brought up this article.. Link: The Supreme Court of El Salvador has refused to allow a seriously ill pregnant woman to have an abortion, even though her foetus has almost no chance of survival. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-22712756

Marine replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks for finding this out for me.I did not catch where it was occuring.

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

Barnie2years comments on Aug 23, 2018:

I have been married three times, divorced three times. I have never been with someone who just wanted to live together. My last wife and I cohabited for about two years while my previous wife was holding us hostage to try and squeeze a better financial settlement for herself. But there were visa ...

Marine replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Have ou decided how you have contributed to these divorces?

The fear of death is the cardinal precept of all religions.

AnneWimsey comments on Aug 22, 2018:

If there is such a place, Valhalla or whatever, and my dogs are not there, I am leaving immediately!

Marine replies on Aug 22, 2018:

I totally agree with you.Theere could be no such place without dogs.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I do not recite the pledge at all.

Marine replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@Donotbelieve OK

The Pope Francis mythology that he is somehow "different" is hogwash.

Marine comments on Aug 19, 2018:

So much for being infallible he is just a man making common mistakes of a very severe nature.If he knew about the crimes and did nothing he is just as guilty as the one who did the crime.

Marine replies on Aug 21, 2018:

@Matias That is what I was saying but iforgot the work and I was not able to look it uo.Thanks

What has been the weirdest or worst response you have received from telling someone you are an ...

HonkyBMcfunky comments on Aug 20, 2018:

"Why do you worship satan?"

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

nope just no religion

The Pope Francis mythology that he is somehow "different" is hogwash.

Marine comments on Aug 19, 2018:

So much for being infallible he is just a man making common mistakes of a very severe nature.If he knew about the crimes and did nothing he is just as guilty as the one who did the crime.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Matias O ne which I was taught in catholic school and is still taught that in matters that concern the church he is considered infalliable.

How can trumper deport a chid that was legally adopted?

birdingnut comments on Aug 19, 2018:

According to Snopes website, the girl has now been granted US citizenship and won't be deported, but still, the fact that it was even threatened, is evil.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Thanks i did not know that. He still is a jerk.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I do not recite the pledge at all.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

@Donotbelieve I am just as entitled to my protected opinion as you are to oppse it. I have a great problem with those who take stands against the symbols of this great country even with it's problems especially when they most likely never placed their lives on the line to protect the rights they enjoy.I do not view this as a minor disagreement and neither would those serving this country. I am proud to say the pledge and salute the flag and really object to those who enjoy the rights they symbolize without showing respect for the symbols of the country they live in. These symbols go hand in hand with voting and other political and social actions. Perfection does not exist anywhere and this applies to the USA and its problems. We can only work toward a goal .

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

Kbdank71 comments on Aug 20, 2018:

I have no allegiance to a flag, so I say no part of it.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

What do you have allegiance to .then., a wife a child nothing. The flag,Constitution, Pledge are all part of protecting the freedoms you enjoy. Do you vote that is a pledge to elect a government you support. To go through life without a variety of pledges is not possible. Even the criminal takes the pledge to violate the law.

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

wordywalt comments on Aug 19, 2018:

As a former social studies teacher, I would say no. Civics and government classes should be secular only in the sense that they do not deal with religion or rejection of religion at all, except for freedom of religion (including freedom from religion) as a constitutional freedom included in the ...

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

I always found that critical thinking in civics was an important part of the instruction. My civics teacher made a very strong point of always looking for the resource of political statements and why they might be taking a particular position. This was a great aid in growing up and learning not to take everything at face value.

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

Dietl comments on Aug 19, 2018:

The US constitution gets taught, right? That's a secular document. I think that would be a great time to talk with children about the glory of separation of church and state.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Please look at my comments above.

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

Matias comments on Aug 19, 2018:

"Secularism" is not as science that needs to be taught. I am a great fan of the secular state, and secularism, as I see it, is made up of these three parts or aspects : - separation of religious institutions from the institutions of the state and no domination of the political sphere by ...

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

I agree completely but please see my comments

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

evidentialist comments on Aug 19, 2018:

If they are providing other living philosophies in such classes, then by all means.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Questionable as they are trying to include creationism, snuff sex education and when they do teach it remove abortion and contraceptives from the class. they also try to downplay evolution or remove it completely making these students illiterate of a valued scientific theory

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

PolyComrade comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Are you familiar with the After School Satan (ASS) clubs put on by The Satanic Temple? They teach rationalist ideas and about critical thinking and science.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Try to get these in the bible belt.

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

Wurlitzer comments on Aug 19, 2018:

No, it’s not really an ideal in and of itself it’s just the absence of several bad ideals, which should be evident in any public school curriculum to begin with. The public school I went to did a pretty good job of keeping all their course material secular, as required by law. My science teacher...

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

I agree but this is being eroded in many school classes and the importance of open minded evauation of what is being taught is being undermined by the religious right removing wording from social studies like abortion,contraceptives attempts to include creationism and remove evolution from science classes and just plain attempts to downplay any free thought.

Should secularism be taught in high school as a part of a civics class or social studies.

JacarC comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Teaching the history of the founding of the US, and the reasons for the first 10 amendments, IS teaching secularism.

Marine replies on Aug 20, 2018:

I agree but i also believe that it should br taken a little further that that as when I was taught civics there was not much emphasis on these items.

I lived in OP Kansas from 1999 to 2005. So happy we got out of there before they imploded.

Marine comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Republicans all want to cut taxes that means cutting services or not paying bills.

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Condor5 Very true.

What's been your favorite vacation?

Buddha comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Havent done it yet, but I always thought that a Maine windjammer cruise would be nice

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Buddha Once on a small ship they will always go that way.

What's been your favorite vacation?

Buddha comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Havent done it yet, but I always thought that a Maine windjammer cruise would be nice

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

Any small sail ship is great. Ours was 450 ft long 100 passengers and graet service.

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

Cabsmom comments on Aug 18, 2018:

Yes. Marriage does help for legal reasons, but does nothing to keep people together...or very little.

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

My concern is for the individual and the children financlally. It does not make any difference whether you are married or not with regard to whether you will stay together.

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

daylily comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Entirely acceptable! Couples have been doing this for a long time! I fail to see how ANY of the things mentioned here are any different than they would be if there was a piece of paper with the word "marriage" written on it. I've seen couples without the paper being more "married" than couples with ...

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

The main time that document comes in is if you break up or if one dies.

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

BeccaVa comments on Aug 19, 2018:

That’s a lot of questions. Property ownership depends who’s name is in the mortgage. Child support- visit your department of child support enforcement marriage is not a factor. In my country mom gets medicaid and Medicare at retirement age. Hope she has savings. The rest can be sorted in court ...

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

Courts cost money and would cost the same if you were married.

Is living together an acceptable alternative to marriage?

Crimson67 comments on Aug 19, 2018:

I find living together absolutely an acceptable alternative marriage. To answer all your questions... 1.If they decide together to live together it is the best for each other, why would marriage be "doing the best for each other"? 2. A legal document (marriage license) doesn't have much to ...

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

You are lucky however the benefits of social security can be very large also healthcare and pansions.None of these apply when living together even common law marriages do not comply in some states.As for the many paying child support I would venture a guess that there are many more who do not pay anything.You are also paying to much confidence in power of atty as I have found out with my aunt . It has many limits that one would think are covered by the document.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I do not recite the pledge at all.

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Donotbelieve I do not find anything in the pledge that is obsolete or silly rather I see parts of it like liberty and justice for all being attacked by many people because of race or the political position they hold and I do what I am able to rectify these wrongs.I served my country,vote at every election and contact many in congress to right these wrongs.These actions which speak louder than words alone far outweigh many who complain and do nothing.I see nothing wrong with your right to disagree However i see no cause in the Pledge of which you speak other than providing liberty and justice for all which i see you agree with.There are no past events in the pledge to revel in! I find the orange devil dispicable and work very hard to make sure he is not re-elected.As for me making a judgement my first statement asked why you would not say the pledge and there was no criticism there. My second comment merely stated a fact that many have died for that pledge which calls for liberty and justice for all. According to your statement you also believe in these and I just do not understand why you would refuse to state that in a pledge to your nation.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Aug 17, 2018:

Recite it why? The pledge is a heavy-handed indoctrination tool. Notice it says "...to the flag and to the republic..." The flag, a mere symbol, takes top billing over the Republic? That is just garbage. If you love your country, you work to try to improve it. Slavishly reciting pledges is ...

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@MikeInBatonRouge I understand why they take a knee and cannot fault them for doing so.however I believe they could do more to clean up their environment by working with the police rather than fighting them.My family has three policemen in it who after a crime could not find one person who would offer any information about it. This was repeated so many times within their combined years of service72years that they were frustrated. Many crimes could have been solved within minutes instead of taking months,years and sometimes never.I agree that they are being targeted ,shot and killed many for no reason and this needs to be addressed but they also have shot and killed many police The poverty and crime must be addressed from within to be rid of it.Asians,Irish,Polish, Germans, Spanish have all had to fight for acceptance and I realise skin color plays makes a difference however my black and Spanish friends all agree with this assessment. They need to use the government to get their rights. If their housing is dirty they need to go after the landlord to correct whatever is wrong.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

JustLynnie comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I dont pledge my allegiance.

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@JustLynnie We say it to remind ourselves of what we should be. Yes we have commited injustice and some still do but that does not mean you cannot take a stand and attempt to correct what wrongs were commited.This country with all its wrongs is still the best and we will get rid of the orange plague and his friends. Finally if you feel so strongly that the USA is so bad I would think you would immigrate.Using your method of qualifing I do not believe you could find anyplace without the same background.

Do you say under god inthe Pledge of Allegiance or just ignore these words when you recite it?

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 17, 2018:

I do not recite the pledge at all.

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

@Donotbelieve That is a real shame since there have been so many that gave their lives to protect that pledge.

A little helpful reminder

snytiger6 comments on Aug 18, 2018:

I posted this on Facebook, saying was directed to all those Alex Jones fans...

Marine replies on Aug 19, 2018:

He trump and bucannan must be triplets

Should there be limitations on teaching scientific facts that interfere with religion?

LucyLoohoo comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Religion (as in "Comparitive Religion") can certainly be an elective in upper-levels. The idea that there's a ''balanced approach'' is just nonsensical!