Jimmy Carter: "America has no functioning democracy."

[Dondilion]

I would not trust him with my security.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Pukka Sahib

There are few secrets worth knowing, and none held but on pledge for their security. A secret is like a double-edged sword; it can be used for and against oneself and others. Take care with what you know, for it is possible to know more than what is good for you.

The less I know about things which aren't of my concern the better I like it.

Even if they are of my concern, I don't wish to know any more than absolutely necessary.

And if it's a secret, keep it so and don't involve me.

I'm perfectly happy to blunder through life with a dumb look on my face. I've also noticed that most situations tend to take care of themselves without me becoming directly involved.

I have a strong dislike to being party to other people's problems, as I don't believe it's ever ended well for me. And seldom has it helped them in the least.

As a rule, people don't wish for help, they wish to share their misery.

Chas

[icenine]

I would not count Obama out just yet.

I could handle the first Bush and Ford. I sort of disqualified those that were re-elected for a second term.

[Charles]

Whenever I look at my own failings, I have difficulty expecting perfection from anyone else. Presidents included.

Nobody bats 1,000 for very long.

Chas

[d-ray657]

Yeah, I thought Tiger should have retired after his first Masters. He couldn't go anywhere but down.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by whell

So, you're saying that Carter is acting indignant, but he really does support the NSA's activities? He's speaking with a forked tongue, Zeke?

I'm saying he's a politician and a patriot.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Charles

The less I know about things which aren't of my concern the better I like it.

Even if they are of my concern, I don't wish to know any more than absolutely necessary.

And if it's a secret, keep it so and don't involve me.

I'm perfectly happy to blunder through life with a dumb look on my face. I've also noticed that most situations tend to take care of themselves without me becoming directly involved.

I have a strong dislike to being party to other people's problems, as I don't believe it's ever ended well for me. And seldom has it helped them in the least.

As a rule, people don't wish for help, they wish to share their misery.

Chas

Yup.

You sure are one different Missourian, Chas. I suspect you aren't native to the 'Show Me' state?

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Charles

The less I know about things which aren't of my concern the better I like it.

Even if they are of my concern, I don't wish to know any more than absolutely necessary.

And if it's a secret, keep it so and don't involve me.

I'm perfectly happy to blunder through life with a dumb look on my face. I've also noticed that most situations tend to take care of themselves without me becoming directly involved.

I have a strong dislike to being party to other people's problems, as I don't believe it's ever ended well for me. And seldom has it helped them in the least.

As a rule, people don't wish for help, they wish to share their misery.

Chas

Tell me about that, back in my road warrior days I swore that my collar was on backwards many times. Perfect strangers would tell me all their troubles. There were times when I wondered if I was in an airline seat or a confessional.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Tell me about that, back in my road warrior days I swore that my collar was on backwards many times. Perfect strangers would tell me all their troubles. There were times when I wondered if I was in an airline seat or a confessional.

At times I do enjoying hearing about other people's problems whenever the worse things get for them, the funnier they find it.

Chas