Locamama

Reply to Images from a "Tea Party", and an a "Leftist Rally" in Politics JoeUser Forums

You do realize how skewed to the poster's point of view this is? Another contributor could pick photos of smiling, peace sign waving people on the left and people extreme right with ugly and hateful signs. The fact is that one side isn't everything that is good and right in the world and the other side is evil. That is a simplistic view and not reality. We need to see the point that other side wants to improve this country too, they just disagree on the

Reply to Extreme Bullying in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote] I didn't mean to come off like attractive people shouldn't have a problem, just that problems might not be as apparent.[/quote] I understand your point. It just makes me sad when people (in general) seem to think losing an attractive person is a greater loss.

Reply to Tidbits in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

[quote]I think it is called Satanistic Wet Dream[/quote] lol...that's quite a name for his band [quote]I'm on FB as well and agree totally about the whole Farmville thing. I finally figured out how to block those entries without blocking the people themselves because it was getting so annoying and filling up my home page with objects hunted for Farmville. [/quote] Maybe that's what I should do

Tidbits in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

I miss my JU! friends who have left the site. I am trying to convince them to return, visit? something. I am glad to have made some friends on this site. Some I have stayed in touch with via email. I have several that are friends on Facebook. It's just not the same as the interaction we had on this site. By the way, I really like Myspace better than Facebook. Mainly because I love music. Myspace is such a wonderful place to discover new

Reply to Extreme Bullying in Current Events JoeUser Forums

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/03/30/2010-03-30_mom_of_teen_charged_with_bullying_south_hadley_hs_student_phoebe_prince_into_sui.html So here is an article where on of the "mean girls" mom's says her daughter only "called her names". "They're teenager". Does this mom not get the fact that the girl

Reply to Extreme Bullying in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]It's a pity she appears to have been an attractive young lady, hardly the homely type that are usually the victims.[/quote] It would have been a pity no matter what she looked like. It seems like she was in a relationship of some sort with one of the bulliers and the group of friends turned on her. I'm sure more details will come out in the trial. [quote]Parents really need to help build their children's confidence levels up at home[/quote] I agree

Reply to Extreme Bullying in Current Events JoeUser Forums

My son seems to be content enough with his life. I just worry that he will always live with me and only want to play games and not shower - lol.

Extreme Bullying in Current Events JoeUser Forums

My heart breaks for this poor girl who committed suicide because of the extreme bullying at her school. I am glad that the kids who contributed to this are going to face some consequences. I do hope that this tragedy does bring changes in how some schools handle bullying. This is not some little misunderstanding, kids being kids behavior. The teachers and administration need to pay attention and step in and stop this garbage. The schools need to have anti-bullyin

Reply to Favorite childhood memories in Blogging JoeUser Forums

OH and what I remember about going to the great sand dunes was burning my feet but having to keep going because I had no shoes with me...that was a really, really, bad choice

Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

[e digicons]:annoyed:[/e] [quote]Locamama we don't see you comment so much anymore, since your girl got bumped in the primaries. It would be interesting to get your point of view on many of the topics that have cropped up recently. Anyway, good to see you...don't be a stranger.[/quote] I actually stopped posting so much because I didn't have internet access at home. When I only have a limited time at the library it's hard to participate on these sites. By the time I

Reply to Favorite childhood memories in Blogging JoeUser Forums

ha...i love that number one is blue toilet water...feeling a bit sentimental tonight? I'm glad you shared.

Reply to Obesity in America, how will we change? in Diet JoeUser Forums

I don't know. I think we know when we are not making healthy choices. We all know that grilled chicke and steamed broccoli are better for us than fried foods or pizza. I also think we know if we are fat. We don't need the doctor to tell us. It's a big problem. Even those who succeed at getting the weight off, I think it is an extremely low percentage that actually keep it off. I don't think there are any easy answers.

Reply to A quick perspective on politics in Politics JoeUser Forums

I hate when people just get so self righteous in their opinions that they want to villify everyone who disagrees with them. Some seem to just get so angry about issues that it consumes them. I admit that occassionally I get my hackles raised by the those who take the low blows but I try to keep some perspective.

Reply to Facebook Snooping in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I can understand why an employer would look at someone's online profiles during the hiring process. I do worry that they might hold things against people that they really shouldn't. Your politcal opinions, religious affiliations, relationship status, etc. are really not issues that employers need to know or should consider in hiring. People need to understand that the internet is not as anonymous as they think and they definately need to consider that yo

Reply to It's been a long time in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Merry christmas! [e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Where did everyone go? in Blog Communities JoeUser Forums

I would like to write when I get a minute but I feel like all I do is whine. I want a computer and internet access at home. I want to get off of the night shift. I want to win the lottery even though I never buy a ticket. So today my question is where did everyone go? I see very few of the regular contributors that were such a part of Joeuser when I was regularly on here. Where is Little Whip? ModMan? I am glad to see KFC, the trucker and BFD still here. I know that To

Reply to The H1N1 Scare & Fear in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Actually my son had the swine flu. When we first went to the doctor he was diagnosed with type A flu but they had to send off to Dallas for the h1n1 test. We were told the treatment was the same - Tamiflu (which is very expensive). So he was already recovered by the time that we found out that he did actually have the swine flu. I was more scared because a healthy 13 year old had died the week before from swine flu. There was also a teacher in my youngest so

Reply to Dance The Night Away in Blogging JoeUser Forums

It sounds like fun. You are so lucky to have a husband who is willing to give this a go with you. Keep practicing and you will be twirling around the dance floor in no time. Then you can get a swirly dress and feathers for your hair. [e digicons]:D[/e]

Reply to A Little White Lie in Humor JoeUser Forums

hahaha - great story

Reply to Just Saw District 9 in Everything Else JoeUser Forums

I really enjoyed the movie but have to admit that I got a little bit sick to my stomach from the shaky camera. I think this was the best movie I've seen this summer but have to admit that I skipped Transformers 2 and G Force.

Reply to So many reasons to be against government controlled health care… in Politics Stardock Forums

There is no comparison between government care and private health insurance. My family was uninsured after my husband got out of the Navy. Even after I got my first job outside of the home, I could not afford the health insurance. Coverage for just me would have been one week's paycheck. Coverage for my family would have been three weeks paychecks. I just couldn't afford it. I did sign my boys up for Medicaid and it was HORRIBLE. I tried to make my so

Reply to This is an example of why Obama creeps me out in Politics JoeUser Forums

Remember his faux presidential seal during the election? He wasn't even President at that time. I thought it was retired but obviously now that he is president it's been dusted off and put back into use. I'm not an Obama fan and I can't even drink Pepsi anymore because of the resemblence to the Obama icon. Oh and I'm not a Republican either. I want to start a new party for people like me who don't fit into either group, the reasonable people in the middle. <

Reply to Is anyone reading anymore? in Life Stardock Forums

I have always enjoyed reading but I have to admit that since giving up cable TV and a home internet connection I probably read at least twice as much as I used too. Plus I go to the library to use the computer and check out what books are new while I'm there. My boys are Xbox fanatics but they do read too. Not always the most substantial books but I think any book is better than vegging out in front of the TV.

Reply to Cash for Clunker, another bubble that could eventually burst? in Current Events Stardock Forums

I don't know that it was good or necessary but it is giving car sales a shot in the arm that they desperately need.

Reply to Nice. in Blogging Stardock Forums

Hi Tova. I only have a sec but wanted to say hello. I will try to come back to comment on the "nice" issue.