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I'd be happy to tutor this charming young woman in the nuances of speech. Nothing creepy about that, is there?

Yeah...I hear Dubya was a cannibal, that he is an excessive masturbator, and that he secretly worships Satan. I heard that somewhere and if you disagree, quit watching FOX news exclusively. Well, I'm not Beth, but here's the latest report from AP, as found on MSNBC.com (I purposely was looking on non-conservative sites, BJean.) Stocks drop on economy worries - Stocks & economy- msnbc.com read and discuss. Or don't, if it doesn't support your view.

Unlike BJean, I think Prejean was right to state her opinion. If they wanted a politically correct answer, Perez could have phrased the question differently (ie, "Gay marriage is a hot-button issue right now. Do you think not allowing gay marriage is constitutional? Why or why not?"). But to stir the pot a little, let me say this: I caught her "rebuttal speech" from when Trump let her keep the crown, and I think she is a terrible speaker. Total eye candy, but a terrible speaker.

I'll take whatever I can get!!

What didja win?

I think we're overlooking the obvious here....namely, that in post #33 I may have produced the longest multi-post ever. And Wasa STILL didn't take my bait. Dammit!!

I wonder if he has even thought about that?

But a little creepy!!

Yeah, they looked bad, but they each just banked six figures. Isn't that what the game is REALLY about?

Jerry may have lost more weight, but Nicole looks far, far better and healthier, IMO.

Right, but......I could find info supporting the "Flat Earth" theory if I wanted to. That doesn't make it a correct theory, know what I mean? In the age of internet news, it's real easy to believe what you blindly read. But that's asking to be burned (remember Dan Rather and "ROTC-gate"? He could still be working if he had done a little research before trying to break the story).

So, I shouldn't believe what my preacher says.....instead I should believe JaffaSteve? The literal / metaphor part is really a non-issue to me. Look at the parable of the Good Samaritan. Perhaps there was literally a man that was beaten and robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. Perhaps literally 2 people passed him up before a Samaritan did him a kindness........but, does it really matter if this really happened or if it is just a parable? We're supposed to take away the same message.

Sorry Nancy. My mistake. Thanks for the point out. And also, QUIT NAGGING ME, WOMAN!! Also, I think it's funny that Clinton took the moral ground on marriage. That's like Jimmy Carter making fun of Obama's economic policies.

Is this a bonna fide fact, or your opinion? If it's a fact, please give me some names to Google!! Because most economists that I read say that all the spending is going to lead to an increase in interest rates and inflation, probably within 6 months (I can link if ya want)

C!! I thought you had given up LBT for good!!

Lil' judgemental there, Nance...

I know this wasn't supposed to turn into a debate, but: That's a good one. I suppose God found a way.. I have a lot of my own questions regarding Noah. Personally, I'm not sure if the story of Noah is meant to be taken literally or if it were written in a more metaphorical tone. I just don't know. However, there's nothing in this seeming "contradiction" that would make me doubt the gospels (meaning, my lack of understanding doesn't affect my faith). Those of us that believe that the Bible is God's word don't have any trouble seeing how an all-powerful God could have forseen and planned for all those contingencies. So what's your point here? The Bible never claimed the mustard seed was the smallest. They were trying to make a point. They could have said "an acorn" or simply "a very small seed". It's the word of God, recorded by various men. I'm only going by memory here. Clearly, you're researched some of these verses on on athiest website. Since my knowledge of early middle east geography is a little lacking, I can't easily refute this one, except to say that John and Phillip were there, while I was not. I'll trust John on this one. Maybe there was more than one Galilee? That would be an amazingly easy explanation, wouldn't it? I'll ask him when I see him. In the meantime, I'm not familiar with these particular verses. My flavour of Christianity believes in the concept of free will. You're free to choose. In fact, you have. Not angry, sad. Yeah, these got passed around with a joint when I was in high school. Jokes, really. The trinity is a difficult concept to understand, even for Christians. You're missing the entire point. The crucifixtion was not intended to give Jesus the "ultimate horror and pain". That was the method they used to execute criminals. Jesus was crucified to 1) fufill certain prophecy about how the Messiah would die and 2) be sacrificed using the "criminal" symbolism. The "crimes" were the sins of mankind. Animal behaviour doesn't really have any bearing on the choices of humans though, right? That's like saying, if God didn't want us to eat poop, how come dogs do? You're jamming together two different quotes. When the Bible said that the sins of the fathers are visited upon the sons, it's a figurative passage, showing how a father's bad choices can affect an entire family. Conversely, the Bible says that we're all accountable for what we personally do (ie, my dad won't be held accountable if I enter into an adulterous relationship). Just some of the doctrine from MY church. Others will likely not agree, and have some explanations of their own. Perhaps BG's pastor will have interesting insights, since he / she has likely been to a seminary.

Well......It is what it is. I personally think people that post stuff like this are very brave. I kinda wish I had taken more "pre" shots, especially shirtless or swimsuit / underwear pics (I only have.....well...none, lol). I have only taken 1 shirtless "during" shot so far when I was about 300 lbs (it wasn't so pretty....I shared w/ Fanny and Shonda). I'm going to try and "man up" during vaca @ the beach this summer and take / post some swimsuit photos.

Hey Beth, you might get more answers if you post your question under the "doctors and hospitals" section. Good luck!

Hey, congrats on being "not crazy", lol. Now that your sanity has been established, I hope everything else goes smoothly. Good luck!!

Hey Demi, welcome to lapbandtalk. The liquids ARE certainly very trying...it gets better as you're able to progress to more substantial foods. Hang in there!! Good luck!

Yup. It's an interesting question: Why has Mexico not really been able to develop much of a middle class, with all their natural resources?

How not? Aren't you saying, in essence, God created Adam & Eve, so where did Lillith come from? I'm saying maybe there isn't room in Genesis for the people God created. Just because A & E were the first, doesn't mean they were created exclusively. If you have another angle, please explain. But...If the bible means nothing, then what is the justification of your worm answer? How are you even aware of the concept of heaven? No, I'm not offended. And I do have faith. I just like for somebody to consider my question, not just give me a rote answer that they can snap off half asleep. How long did you think about the worm question? Did you hesitate in your answer? Jaffa, I have faith. I don't require proof. I think we got our wires crossed somewhere.

*I'M JEALOUS!* Schweet bike!! Nah, I get it. I even get the "I don't have it right now" thing about the support (As a man, I couldn't respect another man that took that voiced that excuse, but I understand it). What I don't get is no card (even a freakin' email) or 5 min phone call just to say "You're my daughter, I care."....that I don't get. What, how can a sexy lil' thing like you have a 28 yr old? *wiggles eyebrows* Where's the pics?? Lots of bitching about unsightly belly shots, few ladies in swimsuits shots. What are y'all waiting for?? I don't think you're going to get an autographed copy of his book.

Well, if we're not going to secure our border, then we'd better be making our newest citizens happy / comfy, right?