Who's the last one to post on this thread?
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UPDATED: Friday, March 7, 2008 01:55
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Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
Goddamitt!!
Potty Mouth!!!
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Hmmm. Some interesting discussion since I was here last.
I just saw a Bill Hicks thing on comedy central. I agreed with most of what he said. Actually, he sounded a lot like my dad as far as the stupid people and pot vs. alcohol thing goes. My dad had smoked marijuana and sigarettes for many years. He quite both at the same time about 7 years ago when he developed an asthma type illness. Not enough actual air to the lungs so he kept passing out. Actually a very cranky man for a while. Quit pot, sigs, and coffee (didn't taste right without the other flavors) all at the same time. *shudder*
As to the comment about allergies, yeah, my dad is a good example here to. He was a heavy drinker when he was young (and by all reports, a mean, angery sofabitch drunk) despite beeing allergic to it. He liked drinking a lot and may have become an alcoholic but the reactions got to the point of give it up or die. He chose the living thing.
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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:Quote:
Originally posted by RMMC:
For some strange reason the hospital doesn't want us coming in with alcohol on our breath.
Along the same lines as my original reasons, I think it would be ok to have a little before working, depending on tolerance and transportation issues. Most people I know could do with a drink or two to relax them and it would also make the world an earier place to live.
Actually it has to do with patient safety. There have been cases of accidental patient deaths due to incorrect meds given by hospital personel who were impaired by either alcohol or drugs. It's actually grounds for immediate dismissal from the hospital I work for.
I work in billing, however, where the only damage I can do is bill the government for the wrong amount and get the FBI to come call.
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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
You make a very good point here (and I am so very sorry to hear about your brother, I hope the accident was not too serious). Most people I know and/or have experience with driving under the influence are extremely paranoid due to not wanting to get caught/arrested.
Glad to hear they're being cautious. It's the folks who have had enough not to be paranoid who tend to be the problem whatever the substance they've had. These are the folks who get others killed.
My brother was lucky--he had his seat belt on (the cops said he'd have been in very bad shape otherwise if not dead) when he got broadsided.
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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I do agree that personal responsibilty is a major factor, whether driving under the influence of any substance (legal or not, some prescriptions can mess you up just as bad or worse than drinking and smoking) or even driving tired. Hell, I know folks who don't need to be on the road when they are fully awake and alert. Boggles the mind.
Yeah, I know. Tiredness is a major problem and another one I have no sympathy for. (Yep, more personal bad news...my sister and her 3 month old were killed by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.)
And, much as I hate to say it, there are a number of older folks who should not be driving either. I've seen several accidents caused by the elderly driver not seeing well enough to be driving and not hearing the horns from several other vehicles warning them.
What this country really needs is a much better and more relaible public transportation system. The problem is we're so fricking huge, it's a gorram nightmare.
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Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I also like the point about losing the license after the first time and not being able to make it to work (which would go for any drug, not just alcohol).
Thanks.
I worked with a habitual alcohol abuser who had a restricted license--he was only suppose to be allowed to drive to and from work--who was still getting picked up on DWI's. He was a nice guy but I really wish the judge had thrown the rutting book at him because nothing else was going to make him change his habits.Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
See, here you have hit upon my basic life philosophy (you should be allowed to do what you want so long as it does not infringe on others' ability to do the same, basically the Golden Rule) which we appear to agree on spectacularly (a quality I find I have with many Browncoats [the agreeing, not so much the life philosophy]).
That's been my philosophy for quite some time. I just don't get the whole sticking you nose in someone's private business thing that so many folks seem to indulge in. It seems to be everyone's favorite sport at work (my thought about that is that if they have time to worry over what so-and-so's wearing, they don't have enough work to do and I'd be happy to give them some of mine.) This is even my philosophy in regard to religion: if it's not hurting anyone then it's none of my rutting business
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I don't know if I can still get into this thread. My computer does strange things when I try. But here I am hoping this post will take hold.
Tell Phoenix Rose I am going to look for Invader Zim at Best Buys and if they don't carry it I know I can get it at Amason. There are several seasons so that will be a lot of viewing.
This may be my last post. But will continue to try.
Love you all
Traveler
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Traveler, I don't think PhoenixRose can get in here any longer.
I'm shocked that I can. *boggle*
And since we haven't seen Pengiun in here for a bit:
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Nice sign! King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa
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I like all the puppies Penguin, nice.
Lasties.
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Some to hum to while making your next post.
AT LAST
At last, my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
At last, the skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped in clover
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smilled, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine, at last
Glenn Miller Band
If my memory serves me right this on one the last episodes of "Two Guys and a Girl". One of the guys knocks at a door and a woman in red opens it and drags him inside. They proceed to dance to this tune.
They changed the name of the show when they quit hanging out at the pizza joint.
This song seemed appropriate for this thread.
Penguin good to see your still with us and RiverisMyGoddess too. RMMC still pops in. I still can, but there are days this old computer wants to complain. I just knock it with my trusty computer repair hammer and here I am.
Traveler
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King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa
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