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Big Blue Owl wrote:

ElfDude wrote:I don't see the contradiction in the way I read his words. I see it as, "Since the Constitution basically let's this people govern themselves, corruption will ruin everything."

Oh, and we see almost as much corruption in religious leaders and followers as in politics, so with Adam's theory in mind, we're seemingly hosed.

I do not deny that we are putting ourselves on the road to hosedom.

HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR 2029



Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest
country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly known as California. .

White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third
language.


Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States' crops and
livestock.

Baby conceived naturally! Scientists stumped.


Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage.


Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years
before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.

France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica. No other
country comes forward to help the beleaguered nation!

Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally,
but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.

George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2036.

Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces
mail delivery to Wednesdays only.


85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.

Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lbs.

Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in
Mexifornia and Florexico.

Abortion clinics now available in every High School in the United States.

Senate still blocking drilling in ANWR even though gas is selling for 4,532
Pesos per liter and gas stations are only open on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.

Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.

Average height of NBA players is now nine feet, seven inches.

New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters
and rolled-up newspapers must be registered by January 2030

IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 percent.

Florexico voters still having trouble with voting machines.

HAHAHA! Nice ones, Cyg! Thanks for the morning's chuckle

I can see about half of those becoming reality.

I think 2029 is the year I'd like to die

In 2009 I want to start living again. We'll see.

Big Blue Owl wrote:In 2009 I want to start living again. We'll see.

Perfect! You "live" for 20 years and then come to my funeral.

Nah, by then we'll have the science and the healthcare to keep you going for another 20

IF!

Big Blue Owl wrote:Nah, by then we'll have the science and the healthcare to keep you going for another 20

IF!

But what if I don't want to keep going? See... my plan is to die just about the time I run out of money. Neil gave me that idea, and it sounds perfect.

ElfDude wrote:my plan is to die just about the time I run out of money. Neil gave me that idea, and it sounds perfect.

I'm with ya....and why not? I mean, ya can't take it with ya.

CygnusX1 wrote:

ElfDude wrote:my plan is to die just about the time I run out of money. Neil gave me that idea, and it sounds perfect.

I'm with ya....and why not? I mean, ya can't take it with ya.

I plan on leaving my guitars to worthy souls.

*Counts myself out of that one*

By then artifacts like guitars will only be found behind waterfalls and such

Big Blue Owl wrote:By then artifacts like guitars will only be found behind waterfalls and such

That doesn't sound like a very optimistic view of the direction the next administration will take this country!

ElfDude wrote:

Big Blue Owl wrote:By then artifacts like guitars will only be found behind waterfalls and such

That doesn't sound like a very optimistic view of the direction the next administration will take this country!

I can't say that I actually believe that BHO will be allowed to be president. Regardless of the actual vote count. I have hope that we have crossed that evolutionary boundary, but I can't say that I have confidence.

Big Blue Owl wrote:

ElfDude wrote:

Big Blue Owl wrote:By then artifacts like guitars will only be found behind waterfalls and such

That doesn't sound like a very optimistic view of the direction the next administration will take this country!

I can't say that I actually believe that BHO will be allowed to be president. Regardless of the actual vote count. I have hope that we have crossed that evolutionary boundary, but I can't say that I have confidence.

If he can get the strings pulled to beat a Clinton, don't underestimate him. I don't.