79. Author: elk hunter

I never even thought about it. the federal government doesn't seem to affect anything i do, but the local city government made me get a permit to hand an awning on the side of my house and required an inspection.

when i thought about that i realized some people would hang a two hundred pound awning with a few nails, so i understand the reason for the permit and inspection.

what do you find personally too much government, whatever that means, and how has it impacted your life.

and tell apachelm if he has any questions of merit, ask away. also ask him when i evaded answering a question, unless it was some idiotic question from some idiot that asked, like don't you thing palin is smart enough to be president?

Just wait until you try and paint your house. They're gonna be all over you for inspections.

I think you ought to be able to hang an awning on your house WITHOUT a permit... If somebody is too stupid to do it right and they get hurt when it falls on them, too bad.

That is a good example right there as to there being too much government in someone's life.

The awning company has installation instructions right? Follow those and there shouldn't be any problems... Just how many awnings does the inspector look at? Is he an awning professional?

Not sure if you are referring to me as the idiot that asked you if you thought Palin was smart enough to be president or not but, I have had that conversation before... So I guess I could be!!! LOL

I figured there would be a personal jab as there always is when a rational thinking person makes a point... So be it...

As far as too much government in my life? Upcoming health care, having to ask permission to cut a tree down and then be required to plant another, There are a lot of things I think we can do without. I am not going to complain about what happens on your side of the fence and I ask that if you don't like what happens on my side don't look and mind you own business.(a general statement not aimed at you Rick)

You have to admit that our rights are being shaved away right in front of our eyes...

Here's the deal..

Rick is at the stage in his life where Gov't intervention is beneficial.

wheel,

83. Author: elk hunter

i had no reason to take a jab at you, we are having a pleasant conversation. the fact that we disagree does not make a conversation that requires me saying anything unpleasant to you. adults, however passionate they are about their beliefs, don't argue, they exchange ideas.

if i thought you were an idiot like some of the people i respond to, our conversation would have ended, probably with a remark on my part. change that probably to certainly.

84. Author: wheelrite

last week we went to a medical supply store. toby found the walker she needed, the salesman checked her prescription, her medicare and her anthem ppo cards, and we walked out without paying anything.

i will be happy to leave it to you in my will if you want. you may need one later in life and by that time medicare will be broke,

Rick,,

you misunderstand me..

I do believe the aged and ill deserve a helping hand.

wheel

87. Author: wheelrite

i know you were being nice and i wasn't trying to be flip. you may disagree with my "slight" left leanings, but you are still one of the good guys.

RE: 42. Author: JonR

Jon, not to state the obvious, but the troop level in Afghanistan under current administration is ~5 times greater than under Bush. I think this unfortunate story represents troop level and co/in activity increase more than presidential tactical failure: I dare say that the current administration is allowing the military leadership more control than the last to direct affairs (O'Bama clash w/McChrystal aside). The 'chicken hawk' crew who famously disregarded military leadership in Iraq undoubtedly made some of the costliest military decisions. Either way, always bad news and my prayers and thanks go out to the families.

There is simply more confrontation due to the troop levels and their work to eliminate the enemy.

-N

Rick, I probably AM the idiot that asked you that!!! LOL

I will admit for a moment that she was... LOL

I will admit for a moment that I THOUGHT she was... LOL

Need more coffee...

Elk/Rick re: Awning

Dangerous comment on a cigar board, but ....

should we just blame the lawyers and get on with the firing squads?

I mean lawsuits over hot coffee being hot and sharp knives being sharp and awning directions not being in 75 languages and at 3rd grade reading level.

Most of these rules/laws are a reaction to letter of law lawsuits (vs spirit of law) which continually erode personal responsibility. Ever read those micro-print medication disclaimers or 75 page insurance coverage details?

I give up: I'm changing sides - I am now a victim. Totally un-responsible for my life and am hiring a full time lawyer to hunt for those pricks that victimize me: sharp knife manufacturers; tire companies whose bald tires don't hold up to curb-rash after 120k miles.....AND my self-installed awning fell down and I spilled my McD's coffee on the dog . . . see you in court!

-N

92. Author: niamat

it's always been the letter of the law, except of course, the decision by the supreme court to overrule florida's supreme court, completely unconstitutional, but that never bothered a right wing loaded supreme court. four right wingers, four progressives, and a dummy who speaks what scalia says.

we have victim meetings right after the aa meetings every wed. my name is ________ and i am a victim.

If it was unconstitutional, why wasn't it over-ruled by the Supreme Court?

You're blowing smoke Lefty.

94. Author: donutboy2000

please reread my #93. it's there.

93.

Constitutional scholar RICKAMAVEN. And he still can't let the election from 2000 go...sad.

96. Author: robertknyc

nor the assassination of JFK which allowed the vietnam war to continue consuming over 50,000 americans, average age 23, 11,465 KIAs were less than 20 years old. over 100,000 gallons of american blood spilled.

vietnam is now our trading partner.

GWB killed JFK!!!!!!