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Patty, I didn't vote for Obama either. It was because he's black. Just kidding. I just didn't agree with his politics. However, he is now our president and I think that all Americans need to give him the benefit of the doubt. Don't be like those annoying liberals that constantly disrespected Bush with ill thought-out personal attacks because they disagreed with him politically. I haven't seen where Obama has made any significant moves to promote abortion. He kinda has his hands full with the economy to address any controversial social issues right now. Are you speaking about "The conscience clause"? Because I think that's kind of small potatoes. Ending the war......easy to say, much more complicated to do. Personally, I felt a little reassured that Obama didn't just blindly pull out the troops without regard to what would happen, as opposed to seeing that position as a flip-flop. I think (maybe somewhat naively) that the president has access to a lot of information that everybody else doesn't have. Even members of congress. That's part of why I got annoyed with the people that claimed (and some continue to assert) that "Bush lied". My point is.....it looks to me like Obama got a little more educated to the middle east situation when he got sworn in, and changed his mind. Spending package ....looks bad. However, I think we all agree that something had to be done. That action is dependant upon which party is in power. Republicans say cut taxes and let the markets sort it out. Democrats say raise taxes and pour in money to programs. Who is right? History will be the judge here. I'll admit I have my concerns, but hey......what can I (or any of us) do about that now? Might as well try and stay as positive as possible. Cutting pork....When will people wise up? Every politician promises this, and nobody can deliver on it. Why? Politics. Pork is a way of keeping the home constituients happy. Votes to approve pork bills are like currency....they're traded and billed. The system sucks, but again.....whatcha gonna do? There was a movement awhile ago called "Throw the bastards out", or something like that. It advocated getting rid of all the current congressmen and senators and starting over from scratch. This idea sounds better and better every year to me..... energy....To me, this is a big one. I know the economy sucks, but I think we MUST invest money into alternative energies to get us off oil. My only complaint is that Obama seems to be caving in to the left by not considering nuclear energy. I think we have to think about ALL possible energies to get us out of the imported oil mess. All in all, I don't know how things will work out. As a Christian, I can have faith that nobody can sway the will of God......and, as God instructs, I will be faithful to my government.

Except....at some point personal accountibility has to kick in. It's wrong for me to have 20 kids and expect my big mama government to pay to feed and educate them, because I can't. I haven't seen Slumdog Millionaire, but I'm assuming India doesn't pay out money to support people's kids? Are you saying they should? Schmart! Uh, you can't compare the Catholic theology of disdain of birth control with the crazy octomom. I mean, I guess you can....but the comparison is absurd. Octomom didn't get 14 children because her religion said not to use birth control. I would bet (though I don't really know) that most large Catholic families don't rely on the government to support their families.

Knock, knock. Who's there? Me- the winner

I'm just gonna go out on a branch here and speculate that she's getting something else besides humor out of doing that... Totally geek question: I'm a pipe smoker too. Do you know what brand of pipes your dad hads? Is he looking like steak, or a big sausage? Yep, I went there. Well, sorry Lu.

I feel kinda jumpy and edgy.....at first I didn't know what that feeling was, but then it hit me: This is how a winner feels.

Well for goodness' sake, don't show the secret handshake to the pre-bandsters!!

But Lu, you WILL be paying for them, in a way. Cali is bankrupt and crying to the fed for money (even though they often thumb their nose at federal laws....but that's another post). So my tax money and yours will be shipped there.

Bro-mance.....LMAO!!

Dear losers, Suck it Love, The New Winner

Well, in a platonic, hetero kind of way. Why is it that two dudes can't strip to the waist and wrestle without some "gutter mind" thinking overly sexual thoughts? What are you implying, man?!?

Yup....bandster hell. Hang in there, because it will be better when you can eat more substantial food. High protein foods helped me feel more satisfied. You'll eventually get there, but until you do, just take it one day / hour / minute (lol) at a time and hang in there!! You can do it!

Nakniwa, Jody is right about taking up valuable space right now, but also consider this.....now is the time you should be working on those pesky rules so that they become second nature by the time you CAN eat more substantial things. This is especially true for those things that you think will be more difficult for you to do. Good luck!

Howdy there Arpeggia! Welcome to lapbandtalk. I know the process can be frustrating, but hang in there. As for advice.....there will be plenty of that! Every single person on here has an opinion and is not afraid to state it, lol. Good luck!

Hey beach! *record scratch* Uh....that didn't sound too good. Better try that again. Hey Beach Mom! Congrats on getting insurance approval, and welcome to Lapbandtalk. As for the pain, I personally didn't think it was too bad. I was sore for about 3 days, but not too sore. I only took my pain medicine at night to help sleep. I went back to work on the 4th day, and it was ok. I haven't had a problem with reflux, but I never had reflux problems pre-band. Good luck!

You worked a quote from Heathers into that? Dude.....that's awesome.

Heehee....carrie is one of those "crazy cat ladies" At least she'll have the opportunity to use those thick slabs o' flesh she calls her "lips"....

I find that starting off one's day with 'schroom and peyote tea really helps with stress This is slander, woman! SLANDER!! Or is it libel, since you've written it? Hmmmmm, I'm no legal scholar....but I do know that Fred "Rerun" Berry should legally be declared a national treasure for his pop/lock dance moves. Yes. J/K.......I had trouble around 3:00 PM central

Uh, just keep in mind that in the "rants and raves" section, things can get pretty rough....It's not for the faint of heart!!

Ok snorkel.....now that you've said your penance, get back on the horse and try again!! Never say die!

Hi there carotgirl. I'm glad you don't have "new car" smell, since that would make me look bad (I have a "'74 El Dorado" smell......and frankly, it isn't pleasant). The ol' 6 month diet requirement, eh? It sucks, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right (Hey.....you aren't going to mark up my reply with red ink are you)? So, welcome to the site, and feel free to browse around and mingle with everybody....but don't touch anything! We just had it cleaned.

Hi Beth, welcome to lapbandtalk. Since you're doing the dreaded and agonizing "wait for insurance approval", why not take a look around and soak up some of the info on here? Good luck!

Hi Rangergirl (great name.....it could only be better if it were hookemhornsgirl, lol), welcome to lapbandtalk. The waiting is the worst. Hang in there, I have my fingers crossed for you.

Hi laplady, welcome! I know that the wait is difficult, but hang in there.....The 16th will be here before ya know it.

Ok......Do I gotta do all the work here? Here's what ya do: 1) Change status to single 2) Change "about me" box to DAMMIT I NEED A MAN 3) Change "here for" box to Romance, Romance, Romance 4) start up a new group - "SNT needs a dude" wait 24 hrs and voila'.......new BF works for me on a weekly basis. Don't judge me. I'm lonely.

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