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Gee, my story isn't nearly that horrible, but I think it illustrates the point. One fine day, LCM taught that the only reason for a space program is military dominance. I'm not sure exactly what part of his intestine he pulled that from, but I know it made me chuckle. I think it also had something to do with making sure the commies didn't nuke us. I could usually let such foolishness slide, but if I was asked about what I thought, I always gave a truthful answer. I pointed out that if the US gets nuked, it will probablky be with a bomb brought into (or made in) the US. The Russians and Chinese have nothing to gain by bombing us. As for a space program, Psalm 19:1 is a perfectly good reason. This "rebellion" on my part was another one of the stones they threw at me at my kangaroo court. I suppose I should have pointed out that my TC was working for NASA and clearly wasn't involved in a missile defense system. George

I was brought up Roman Catholic and involved in various activities (choir, "commentator," etc.) but hadn't really read teh Bible. A couple of Way believers witnessed to me at the "right" time; I thought it would be good to learn more about the Bible. The fundamentalist approach in PFAL struck me as being the only logical way to interpret the Bible. I still think the "keys" are correct, but there were several misapplications of them. Like WW, I wanted to be "right." George

"If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate." -- Steven Wright (A little chemistry humor, there.) George

Inferences are assumptions made by the reader (or listener), as opposed to implications, which are disguised meanings given by the writer (or speaker). It's clear that you inferred meanings which were not implied. George

Get well soon, Bro, so you can celebrate another 50 or so! George

I am so old that I'm thankful for grey hairs. At least they're not GONE! George

I'm not sure if this is a "gem" or not, by I love the sentiment! Imagine, from the Greasespot Cafe Test: George

Just a hunch, but I bet the fact that everyone left was used to show how spiritually off they were (not how spiritually off the leader was!). George

In this thread, Sharon, the quotes don't have to be from the same episode, just the same show. I'll wait and see if someone new jumps in. The second quote DOES make it pretty obvious! :) George

Need more clues, Sharon! George

Suda, are up to posting one now? George

Ummm, that means it's yor turn, Raf... George

I think we need another quote or two... :) George

This song's not on my play list, either. George

Are you sure it's about humans? George

I'll jump in. "She asked him why..." George

Interesting point, but lousy Latin. In governs either the accusative case, in which case it is rendered "into," or an ablative, in which case it is rendered "in." Caecus is the masculine, singular, nominative form of the adjective; and terrae is the nominative plural, the genitive singular, or the dative singular form of the noun terra. Assuming the meaning was to be "In the land of the blind, a one-eyed man is king." it should be In caecorum terra, luscus rex est. I've seen patria (country) used instead of terra (land) for this proverb: In patria caecorum, luscus rex est. (Or, because word order is not essential in Latin, "Caecorum in patria, luscus rex est.") Interfector Draconum :)

Definitely! Have a great one (and many more)! George (And it's good to see Dooj back!)

I don't know what comparisons there are between Sandra and Keanu, other than they bothe have average looks and average talent. Anyway "Miss Congeniality"? George

David Niven The Pink Panther (the old one) Peter Sellers George

Ah, it's the OLD "Running Scared." Darlanne Fluegel Tough Guys Burt Lancaster George

A Trojan virus allows someone else access to her computer. It's a lot more serious than someone simply posting junk under the name Doojable. George

Not quite. To accuse FALSELY someone of rape, etc., is slander (unless it's in a written medium, in which case it's libel). Even then, to prosecute someone for slander or libel requires that the alleged slander involve malicious intent. If someone is simply mistaken, his comments cannot be construed as slander. George

I know I'll need another quote or two. And now I've got to figure out whom Tom considers the female Keanu Reaves! :) George

I guess that the next time I drop in on somebody around breakfast time, I'd better bring tap shoes. Never know when they'll be required! George