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I think I understand, mariss. My wife and I like the "simple life" too. And one doesn't always have to "go with the times." Sometimes the old tried and true methods still work best . . .
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JimmyA
on February 15, 2013 at 5:05 AM
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I Like It!!
Classical thought is better for me, even though I have been forced to go with the times to some degree. A nice life and a picket fence would have worked best.
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mariss9
on February 14, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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You're welcome, lion. As I've said, there might be a few of those observations that are subjective or debatable, but overall, I think it paints a fairly accurate picture of our society today, and it ain't pretty!
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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For a bunch of Hippies, adnohr, they seem very perceptive, and I must concur! I guess that's why some people have bumper stickers on their cars that read: "Whoever dies with the most toys wins!" Unfortunately, most of the people who live by that credo are the same ones who run everything! Oh how I long for the days of simplicity . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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If you can find the answer to that, TAPS, send it immediately to D.C. and see what they can do with it! It seems like it won't matter anyway. It appears to me sometimes that a great deal of our fellow citizens have become selfish, inconsiderate morons, and it gets worse with each passing generation. Is there a way back? I hope so, but I must admit I'm very pessimistic . . . 
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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Re: Wow, this is...us, lol...
To be honest, Katray, since I know my world history fairly well, I don't think the world has ever seen total peace. No matter what, it seems that somebody somewhere is fighting over something, and it's usually over one of three things: territorial disputes, religious differences, or financial discrepancies. And sometimes, it's all three! There's just no way of knowing what the future holds for any of us . . .
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JimmyA
on February 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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You're very welcome, Sinome. Like I wrote, some things you may agree with, and some things you may disagree with, but overall, we have definitely "slipped" as a society, and I'm not sure how we can go about finding our way back! 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 11, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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I'd have to agree with most of that, thanks for sharing it
posted by
lionreign
on February 11, 2013 at 3:30 AM
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My brother loved the guy! And yep - much truth in there...unfortunately. On my Facebook timeline I have the following: "People were created to be loved, things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used." It came from Hippie Peace Freaks.
posted by
adnohr
on February 10, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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It sure sounds familiar. Why have we come to this?
posted by
TAPS.
on February 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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Wow, this is...us, lol...
Very enlightening, Jimmy; Thank you for sharing. 
Most unfortunately though, we're not in the days of world peace..
posted by
Katray2
on February 9, 2013 at 11:53 PM
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What the heck happened to us... indeed! A great piece Jimmy Thanks for sharing it xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on February 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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Yeah, FSI, it's sad but it's true. So just what the heck happened to us . . . ?
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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Totally, lustor? There wasn't just a few you might argue? That's good! Sad for our society, but good for you . . . and me!
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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Re: JimmyA
I'm not sure either, Bill, but it's there for the taking! Glad it "reached" you . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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That's okay, C C T. Sometimes the truth is the truth . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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Re: Why, so often, are the greatest humorists
Absolutely, Ciel. I've always tried to tell people not to just laugh at George's humor and antics, but to listen . . . really listen . . . to a lot of his insights and observations. He was a lot more in-tuned to what was going on around him than most people will give him credit for!
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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Re: JimmyA
Thanks, Wiley. I've always loved George too. Not many comedians ( or people, for that matter ) can be hysterical but poignant at the same time! 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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Re: Jimmy
I'll give you that, Naut. Yeah, George can be a little negative from time to time ( or rather, from bit to bit ) but he's rarely off the mark about a lot of things! That's why he was always my favorite!
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JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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Re: Durn computer burp.....I agree and enjoyed and applaud!!
Oh, there it is, Kabu! Glad you made it back! Applaud away . . . !
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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Re: well I think that con
Con what, Kabu? Did you lose your train of thought there?
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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I suppose, sam, that each of us can see someone in each of these observations, as well as a few for ourselves. Self-awareness is never a bad thing! I guess we could all stand for a little improvement . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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You're welcome, Utah. And I guess, as a fan, you can relate to where George was coming from on this one!
posted by
JimmyA
on February 9, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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I feel that this well describes our country today...
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 9, 2013 at 12:05 PM
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totally agree
posted by
Lanetay
on February 9, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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JimmyA
HIt reached us. And all have some truth in them Jimmy. How so? I don't know. Lol. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on February 9, 2013 at 6:22 AM
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Can't fault it Jimmy, would not try.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 8, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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Why, so often, are the greatest humorists
also the most insightful guardians of truth and sense? Not all, but the greatest.
posted by
Ciel
on February 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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JimmyA
I loved that man and I have a book of his. I could watch him for hours and this was a great poston a grand man.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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Jimmy
Yeah, well...But I think he would have to agree that dentistry has improved vastly...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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Durn computer burp.....I agree and enjoyed and applaud!!
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Kabu
on February 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM
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well I think that con
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Kabu
on February 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM
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I don't think he missed the mark on any of it! I could see someone or something in every line I read! And, I have to admit I found myself in more of them than I truly wanted to! A time for a change for myself as well! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 8, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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I am a fan too, thank you for sharing.
posted by
UtahJay
on February 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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