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antibush: I believe that the seeds of what our economy has become were planted during the Reagan administration. Since then, no administration has really done anything to change the situation. The gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" continues to widen and the middle class, to the extent it still exists, is being marginalized politically and economically by both of the major parties. The economy is more controlled by the Federal Reserve than anything else right now and the stock market is nothing more than an exercise in mass psychology. As far as what can be done about it, hell, I don't know. Damn, I said hell again. Now I said damn too.

Jessica Parker: I do have a problem with people who are religious as opposed to people who have faith. As far as ramming things down other people's throats, some people are more sensitive than others on the receiving end and some people are more heavy handed than others on the giving end. Jesus did say to go out and preach the gospel to all nations. He also said that if someone wouldn't accept it that you did your duty and you need do nothing more. Jesus didn't get involved in politics in Judea and told people to love their enemies. The only people he ever insulted were hypocrites who had religion but didn't have faith.

¤ ¤ credit: Hondo | 07.08.03 at 10:52 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

Jessica, just a thought... You wouldn't notice all the "Born Again Christians" that don't try shove it down your throat, because they don't, you know? ;) I'm a Christian, for instance, but I refuse to force my beliefs on someone else. But due to the fact that I'm not trying to force it down someone's throat, it may not be overly obvious I am a Christian.

Food for thought.

¤ ¤ credit: Melissa | 07.08.03 at 11:57 AM | link--this ¤ ¤

You sure do seem to attract the nasty ones! People can just be so ridiculously stupid sometimes. I think someone already said it, but there are most definately ways to disagree without being a jerk. Someone needs to learn how to do that.

And Jessica, just a hello! from another Christian. Think you've met enough of us yet? :)

¤ ¤ credit: Sunidesus | 07.08.03 at 01:27 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I'm a Christian as well, and have known Jessica for years. I honestly don't think she intended for her comments to be interpreted as they have been by some. :-)

¤ ¤ credit: robyn | 07.08.03 at 01:32 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I certainly have no problem with anyone with anyone's differing political/religious views. If presented the right way, sometimes I learn something new. Sometimes even change my mind as I look at it differently.

Of course certain sites harp on the same stuff, over and over... almost akin to either brainwashing or that the writer is trying to convince them selves of their own bullshit... now THAT makes me walk away with such a headache that I feel can only be relieved by jamming an icepick through my temples.

Fortunately this site is NOT one of them.
What, you say something political maybe after 20-25 fun posts?

¤ ¤ credit: -=e=- the merciless™ | 07.08.03 at 06:44 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Hondoi - lets stop this finger pointing or credit taking on behalf of both parties, because each of us can talk blue in the face and regurjitate facts from various sources. Rather, lets focus on what the GOP is doing *NOW* to try and help the bleak situation in our economy. Lets be honest about it to - just because stock prices aren't taking and quite honestly, using DJIA as an indicator, is slowing growing again. Even the a&p 500 is at decent levels. This of course does no good for those out of work. So the true test of a strong economy, the real inidcator is the unemployment rate. We are at 6.4 and rising. Again, what is the GOP doing to try and help create jobs or at the very least, stop the bleeding? (And the so called "tax breaks" don't count - $600 doesn't cover even half of most mortgages these days)

¤ ¤ credit: antibush | 07.08.03 at 10:04 PM | link--this ¤ ¤