Moving to Russia

[akdiver 3]

So, my sweetie and I had a pretty interesting discussion last night. She was going on and on about how she doesn't understand why people in this country voted for BHO, or why they support socialism or the "share the wealth" concept. She spoke at length about having "been there, done that" and how crappy that system is and so on and so on (and she was talking purely about economic and property issues, not political or human rights issues). She is very worried about the U.S. economy, even more so now that we have BHO. So, she says that if things get too bad here and the government wants to take what little wealth we have, she doesn't mind if we move back to Russia.

I just thought it was funny that a foreigner from a communist country gets it - while many of those who were born and raised here do not (:

Edited November 7, 2008 by akdiver

[rocks 494]

So, my sweetie and I had a pretty interesting discussion last night. She was going on and on about how she doesn't understand why people in this country voted for BHO, or why they support socialism or the "share the wealth" concept. She spoke at length about having "been there, done that" and how crappy that system is and so on and so on (and she was talking purely about economic and property issues, not political or human rights issues). She is very worried about the U.S. economy, even more so now that we have BHO. So, she says that if things get too bad here and the government wants to take what little wealth we have, she doesn't mind if we move back to Russia.

I just thought it was funny that a foreigner from a communist country gets it - while many of those who were born and raised here do not (:

that is all well and good, but how about when economic and human rights issues overlap? for example with healthcare.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

So, my sweetie and I had a pretty interesting discussion last night. She was going on and on about how she doesn't understand why people in this country voted for BHO, or why they support socialism or the "share the wealth" concept. She spoke at length about having "been there, done that" and how crappy that system is and so on and so on (and she was talking purely about economic and property issues, not political or human rights issues). She is very worried about the U.S. economy, even more so now that we have BHO. So, she says that if things get too bad here and the government wants to take what little wealth we have, she doesn't mind if we move back to Russia.

I just thought it was funny that a foreigner from a communist country gets it - while many of those who were born and raised here do not (:

that is all well and good, but how about when economic and human rights issues overlap? for example with healthcare.

HUH, how bout purchasing it? DUH!

[pedroh 21]

why do u make the smilies the other way??

(: instead of

it's compelling

[akdiver 3]

for example with healthcare.

well, if the government takes all our money, we will not have any.

why do u make the smilies the other way?? (: instead of

It's just a more natural way to do it. Hold the shift key down with the left hand - then the right hand finds the ( then the : then the <return> key as it sweeps from left to right. If you make it the other way, the right hand has to switch direction mid-flight.

[pedroh 21]

ahhh well if u use the last finger on the right hand, u can press enter without doing a motion at all

[akdiver 3]

ahhh well if u use the last finger on the right hand, u can press enter without doing a motion at all

But I don't.

I'm left-handed - I don't have that much dexterity in my right hand.

Edited November 7, 2008 by akdiver

[rocks 494]

for example with healthcare.

well, if the government takes all our money, we will not have any.

they're going to take all your money? don't be silly now.

i'm facing the possibility of not being able to afford the medical treatment i require. i may well have to return to the uk in the long run because those insurance companies really do want all of your money, regardless of whether you can afford it or not. however, i really do not think this will apply to your taxes.

[pedroh 21]

ahh i c

interesting.. i think we should start a thread of the vj'ers typing dexterity, if they use all their fingers to type, or just the index and middle finger

[akdiver 3]

i'm facing the possibility of not being able to afford the medical treatment i require.

There's a lot of things in life I can't afford. There will be even less if my taxes go up.

ahh i c interesting.. i think we should start a thread of the vj'ers typing dexterity, if they use all their fingers to type, or just the index and middle finger

When replying to some posts, I just use the middle finger. For most others, I use all the fingers on my left hand, and three of the ones on my right hand.

FWIW, I've had hand surgery on both hands, to repair broken bones and knife wounds. My right hand has seen some damage, giving even less dexterity than it would otherwise have.

[rocks 494]

i'm facing the possibility of not being able to afford the medical treatment i require.

There's a lot of things in life I can't afford. There will be even less if my taxes go up.

sorry, i know you guys are trying to have fun.

[Blues Fairy 0]

that is all well and good, but how about when economic and human rights issues overlap? for example with healthcare.

How is healthcare a human rights issue? Does the fact that you have to pay for it seem somehow inhumane?

[rocks 494]

that is all well and good, but how about when economic and human rights issues overlap? for example with healthcare.

How is healthcare a human rights issue? Does the fact that you have to pay for it seem somehow inhumane?

when i can't afford it and face dying, yes? or do you think my dying of a disease i can't afford to treat is humane?

[IAMX 3,055]

The best way to shut her up is to cash the free oil check you Alaskans get ($3,000+ this year?) for doing nothing, and send her off to Victoria's Secret. Two issues, one stone.

I think I hear a welfare person crying about lazy people..

Edited November 7, 2008 by SRVT

[rocks 494]

I think I hear a welfare person crying about lazy people..

i think i hear an idiot crying about something they don't know about. imagine that

i wonder what insightful comment she will have to my reply.