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Rob, when you don’t vote, it is not meaningful political activity; it is the abdication of political decision making to others. You make your own self powerless in the political process. Just sayin’
But Rob — Not Voting doesn’t support your claim that you’re politically engaged. Nihilism does not usually equate to influencing change in government…. right?
Benson —
That’s a fair point… but is creation of new industries really the only way to judge? What about doing the *established* thing really well?! Or retooling the established thing to meet changing needs?
New and revolutionary is great and its exciting for venture capitalists… but I don’t know if it necessary equates to “positive” automatically. For example, the Dutch are still the world leaders in *cutting edge* ship building and water management/protection technology (dikes, levies, etc.) It’s not exactly exciting for the average person, but it’s VERY necessary for society.
Yes, Pete. I saw that. Didn’t want to give your Shabab bad press and I responded. I am sure it was a different guy as you describe your trusted worker. They guy I met had a hustler manner. BTW, I don’t know if you saw the outcome to this story, but I am having the porch totally redone by the guy who did Dib’s porch and facade in Bed Sty. So far so good. But thanks for your info.
DH, you know these dude are never happy – ie like Tiger wasnt already married to a hot wife, have some hot side action, makes gazillions,…. for you and I, we could care less if we dont make hall of fame, win a ring, etc. when one is making that coin, the side action,… for him and others like him, wouldnt be surprised if he saw his psychologist on why he getting no love & respect
Rob, when you don’t vote, it is not meaningful political activity; it is the abdication of political decision making to others. You make your own self powerless in the political process. Just sayin’
If it weren’t for Abba, there’d be no Spice Girls. Abba and cuckoo clocks are Europe’s only real inventions
But Rob — Not Voting doesn’t support your claim that you’re politically engaged. Nihilism does not usually equate to influencing change in government…. right?
“I should have said: “there has been precious LITTLE innovation in Europe””
What about The Spice Girls?
Biff, DH wasnt referring to Cameron Diaz either. He talking about his miami hotties
Benson —
That’s a fair point… but is creation of new industries really the only way to judge? What about doing the *established* thing really well?! Or retooling the established thing to meet changing needs?
New and revolutionary is great and its exciting for venture capitalists… but I don’t know if it necessary equates to “positive” automatically. For example, the Dutch are still the world leaders in *cutting edge* ship building and water management/protection technology (dikes, levies, etc.) It’s not exactly exciting for the average person, but it’s VERY necessary for society.
Yes, Pete. I saw that. Didn’t want to give your Shabab bad press and I responded. I am sure it was a different guy as you describe your trusted worker. They guy I met had a hustler manner. BTW, I don’t know if you saw the outcome to this story, but I am having the porch totally redone by the guy who did Dib’s porch and facade in Bed Sty. So far so good. But thanks for your info.
DH, you know these dude are never happy – ie like Tiger wasnt already married to a hot wife, have some hot side action, makes gazillions,…. for you and I, we could care less if we dont make hall of fame, win a ring, etc. when one is making that coin, the side action,… for him and others like him, wouldnt be surprised if he saw his psychologist on why he getting no love & respect
“OK rob, the gloves are off.”
Good idea. It’s way too hot outside to be wearing gloves.