Rob Manderson wrote: I'm getting used (very reluctantly) to the idea that one has to declare to the government ones political preference. That is a state by state thing. Some states, you can vote in the primaries no matter how you are registered. You can also register independant, which is how I'm registered. Not for privacy reasons, but because, in my case, it is true. I don't like the idea of compulsory voting, and it seems I've had a discussion with someone about that before. If people don't care enough to go to the polls on their own, I sure as heck don't want them voting.

IMHO (which some would disagree with) he was one of the greatest presidents we've had. I recommend "Reagan: In His Own Hand" Clickety[^] It is a collection of Reagan's writings from the 60's and 70's. He was very principled and his beliefs often overlapped with my libertarian philosophies.

It is a very disturbing story. I have an 11 year old son and I can't imagine the wrath I would visit upon anyone who harmed him.

:-D I know what you mean. I just calculated my taxes for this year and it looks like I'll get a $1600 refund. Which means the IRS will keep the $1200 I owe them from last year, and probably tack on some penalties and figure out a way so that I get $0.50 back.

I use them as... colleague - a fellow developer/DBA/etc. Someone in the same field as I am. co-worker - someone who works at the same office/company I do.

How is it good news that someone in an SUV got hurt? Is it simply because they were driving an SUV? I've seen people driving too fast on slushy conditions in just about every kind of vehicle there is.

When I moved recently, I went through some personal items I had stored in a box. One of the things was my dad's Seiko watch. He died in 1975 and since then, his watch has been stored in various attics and closets. I picked it up and the second hand ticked a few times. I wound it up and tick..tick..tick. Set the time it works perfectly.

Anyone know of a similiar site for CDRWs? I don't think mine is spinning up anymore.

brianwelsch wrote: It's a tie between Metallica's Master of Puppets, and Maiden's Hallowed Be Thy Name for me. Excellent choices and I can't really argue with them. So I'll just offer up some that are in 3rd or 4th place :) Peace Sells - Megadeth ...And Justice For All - Metallica For Whom the Bell Tolls - Metallica 2 Minutes to Midnight - Iron Maiden Among the Living - Anthrax Am I Evil? - Diamond Head Perilous Nation - Testament

Where's the thumbs up icon? Got my 5!

Zack de la Rocha - getting rich singing about socialism.

Christopher Duncan wrote: Actually, I wholeheartedly support You shouldn't use "wholeheartedly", it is demeaning to those with only half a heart. Christopher Duncan wrote: this debilitating PC stuff "debilitating"? Not very considerate of those with debilitating diseases. Christopher Duncan wrote: a rat's rear end Please don't insult rats by devaluing their rear ends. Christopher Duncan wrote: a people with no backbone Very insulting to those with spinal issues. Christopher Duncan wrote: It has paralyzed us Please be considerate of para- and quardra-palegics. Christopher Duncan wrote: an old fashioned Ageism. Christopher Duncan wrote: actions speak louder than words Not very considerate of the mute, are you? All of the above are used with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Oops, I just insulted all those without tongues or cheeks. :-D

With Arizona's carry laws and the lack of insects, I think I've found my next home :)

Nope, I'm annoyed by it also. Similiar to their usage of pistol when they mean revolver, automatic when they mean semi-automatic and the one you mentioned when they use bullets instead of ammunition. Also, the entire usage of "assault rifle" drives me nuts. Any rifle can be considered an assault rifle.

I think you are talking about "Snatch". Brad Pitt wasn't in Trainspotting.

Without using a string and concating your query together, No, there is no way to do what you want. Sorry.

I'm not sure about Fords, but I had a GMC that had the spare in the same location. To get it down, you slid the lug wrench through a hole in the bumper near the license plate. (you put it in non-wrench side first). Then you cranked the spare down by turning the wrench counter-clockwise. It took a while to crank it down.

That's weird. I'm listening to the song right now. I bought Shery Crow's greatest hits this weekend. Highly recommended if you don't own her other CDs.

You can use regular dishsoap in the dishwasher, you just have to use a very small amount. I've learned several times how much is too much :)

Currently at work, basic navy blue background. Occasionally I will use Cowz to the Extreme from www.eatmorchikin.com[^] (Chick-Fil-A restaurant site). At home I have Tennessee Titans logo I forgot the clickety link. Didn't want to get slapped by the clickety police