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valley_forge 22-Jun-25, 20:02	Good points, Robert. And my apologies for responding in less than a gracious manner that I could have! My wife and I have commented on the need for a “no soliciting” sign for a longer time than it took for finally getting one put up. Our quiet neighborhood does not get much vehicle or foot traffic being in a cul-de-sac as we are. Still the JW and the oocasional LDS members are annoying more for the fact that they’re programmed to not really discuss weaknesses in their religious faith so interacting with that intention takes REAL EFFORT in preparation and then stopping what we’re doing to share truth with them. Those attempting to garner more business is annoying as well, naturally. When I seen the poignat sign my wife found I thought - Cool! A no trespassing sign and a beware of bad dog is also good, and I appreciate the thoughts for me, really.
apatzer 22-Jun-25, 20:56	VF That was a very considerate post, the fault was mine. I appreciate what you said.
thumper 25-Jun-25, 11:13	Deleted by thumper on 25-Jun-25, 11:27.
thumper 25-Jun-25, 11:27	"My fear is that the whole island (Guam) will become so overly populated that it would tip over and uh and capsize." - Rep. Hank Johnson, (D-GA) "Uh, we don't anticipate that." - Adm. Robert Willard, head of the U.S. Pacific Fleet
valley_forge 27-Jun-25, 12:44	CNN Before & After the Bombing . . . Iran isn't close to making the bomb / before Iran can have a bomb tomorrow / after
thumper 29-Jun-25, 17:18	"I believe in teamwork, it gives you somebody to blame." "The jackassery has to stop." - Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) taking a glib shot at libs for their antics. www.youtube.com
valley_forge 30-Jun-25, 11:08	DNC is so broke they can't even buy a clue let alone a campaign - MAGA supporter
thumper 01-Jul-25, 10:19	“Nonsense remains nonsense, even when talked by world-famous scientists.” ― John C. Lennox
valley_forge 03-Jul-25, 20:56	It is time to remember that old wisdom our soldiers will never forget: that whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots, we all enjoy the same glorious freedoms, and we all salute the same great American Flag. - President Trump
softaire 04-Jul-25, 23:38	"70 percent of the public is bad with math... Fortunately I belong to the other 40 percent." Author unknown
thumper 05-Jul-25, 12:59	“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” ― George Carlin
amacivn 05-Jul-25, 13:11	"People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing everyday " Winne The pooh ... ( ok..not really...it's author unknown)
valley_forge 09-Jul-25, 09:42	Noticed Today on a Neighborhood Mailbox / 2 signs "Speed Limit 25 mph" "Only you can stop speed bumps"
valley_forge 17-Jul-25, 12:22	Wife Noticed This Custom TX License Plate PRDN M3 I noticed this on an out of state license plate (N Carolina?) REJOICE
apatzer 25-Jul-25, 19:12	"When I was born, I cried and people smiled. When I die, people will cry and I will smile"
valley_forge 25-Jul-25, 20:35	Why We're A "City On A Hill" "If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." – Ronald Reagan
thumper 04-Aug-25, 18:15	Make it ugly, make it chaotic, make it hurt. - Unknown
victoriasas 05-Aug-25, 03:22	<<"When I was born, I cried and people smiled. When I die, people will cry and I will smile">> That’s a great quote. Do you know who said it?
valley_forge 05-Aug-25, 08:44	The quote "When you were born you were crying and the world rejoiced. When you die the world will cry and you will rejoice" is commonly attributed to a Cherokee proverb. While the sentiment is widely circulated, it is often mistakenly credited to Ralph Waldo Emerson or Jordan Smith. www.reddit.com www.linkedin.com IMO Cherokees may have a very narrow perspective on these things
apatzer 05-Aug-25, 09:17	Vic I wasn't sure who said it. So I did an AI search... Which came back with The quote "When I was born, I cried and people smiled. When I die, people will cry and I will smile" is often attributed to Nelson Mandela, though there is some uncertainty about its exact origin. It aligns closely with variations attributed both to Nelson Mandela and to Rabindranath Tagore. For instance, a similar quote by Tagore states, "When you came you cried and everybody smiled with joy; when you go smile and let the world cry for you" and Mandela is credited with a close version as well. So I am under the impression that someone unknown said it and it got passed along by word of mouth. But that is supposition. I really like the quote also
victoriasas 05-Aug-25, 09:41	@apatzer Thanks for that info. It is a great quote. Funerals of believers seem in some ways paradoxical because we feel sad while the believer who passed is with God and in eternal bliss. I think the sadness comes from our missing them (until we too pass) and regrets over mistakes we made in our relationships with them.
valley_forge 13-Aug-25, 10:53	Elementary Social Truths "If you want to reduce crime 😜 you have to make it riskier for criminals to commit crimes." ~ Dr John Lott, Jr Author of Gun Control Myths
valley_forge 13-Aug-25, 11:06	Fact Check Gun Control Myths Here . . . crimeresearch.org
amacivn 13-Aug-25, 11:23	"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do" Isaacs Asimov
valley_forge 13-Aug-25, 11:31	Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." ~ God
valley_forge 15-Aug-25, 11:53	Seen On A Pizza Hut Marque "LIFE HAPPENS PIZZA HELPS"
valley_forge 18-Aug-25, 12:10	"Men don't protect women because they are weak; Men protect women and children because of their value." Man speaking at recent Rochester School Board meeting
apatzer 30-Aug-25, 09:40	"Now my heart is doubtful. The world changes, and all that once was strong now proves unsure. How shall any tower withstand such numbers and such reckless hate?" ~Théoden, King of Rohan In our world, it's Reckless contempt and hypocrisy which rule the day.
valley_forge 30-Aug-25, 10:17	And Who is The Ruler of the World? << In our world, it's Reckless contempt and hypocrisy which rule the day. >> Kind of makes sense, doesn't it?
apatzer 30-Aug-25, 10:26	Yes indeed it does. Well said.
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