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Ging More · « **Reply #80 on:** November 08, 2008, 02:10:56 AM »

As for being christian and muslim at thesame time. I'm catholic, hubby is Episcopalian, i have baptist, lutheran, methodist, and even INC, yeps bisan diri sa Texas naay INC. Hubby goes to catholic church with me every sunday. I sometimes go with my friends to baptist church, I've even been to Mormon church since I have friends there too. My point is that, Obama CAN be a muslim and go to a Christian church. You can be both, you know. You don't have to renounce your muslim fate to become a christian, nobody would ever know, unless you're a public figure.

The biggest thing with Wright was that Obama had named him his spiritual adviser. (fox news) Kung sa Bohol pa na, would we elect a governor nga iyang adviser hates bohol and ingon pa si Wright "not god bless america, god damn america" , ug ingani sa bohol , would you support him ? hypothetical lang gud, butang ta atong mayor, ug iyang ka-close nga adviser would say "dili God bless Tagbilaran kundi , I-sumpa sa Ginoo ning Tagbilaran." Dili kaha ta maghuna-huna ? For me, our leaders are there to protect us, even if I'm not an American, but I live here so I also expect that the leaders of this country are going to protect this land. Unsaon nalang if our leaders don't love our country, bisan ma PInas pa...well, kita bitaw tawn ta unsa nahitabo sa PIlipinas. Atong mga lideron gikan sa dis-a dapit diri sa gawas unya ni uli sa ato para mo-lansad. It gets back to my point ganina sa vested interest. If you don't have any attachments, dili gyud kintahay bug-at sa imong dughan. Ah basta, sabta nalang.

Here's a clip of Michelle Obama.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WNGjawtP48

Hinuon, gibawi kunuhay niya, pero freudian slip, nigawas na tawn... (ako lang pud ni ha)

Wala lang... As a Filipino, I would like our President to be Maka-Pinoy no. 1, As someone living in America, It would be nice if our President here too is Maka-America No. 1. After all, they are our leader, our champion....and ga balik-balik nasad ko. Ahak !

His association with terrorists is not thesame as you befriending criminals in an act of mercy. Do you invite them to your home and have dinner with them ? dili nang pista ha, kana bang inato, family affair lang. That kind of closeness. I'm sure, if I looked hard enough, naa sad ko mga friends siguro nga considered less than nice. I mean, akong ex bf mismo nga dugay2 sad mi ato. Last nakong chismis sa akong friend nga pulis diha sa tagbi, ingon siya akong ex daw main suspect nila nga leader sa usa sa mga gang. NGIK! hinuon, sa kami pa, bun-og man ko niya, mao bitaw nagbulag. Pero enough about that, akong point ani is, Its different if you know people casually lang. Lahi na na nga istorya kung suod mo, outside of work, or outside of charity work.

hala, gapa labi gyud ko... hehehe

Drug use... basin this is idealistic, but maybe not. The man is going to be the president of the biggest economy in the world, when you're in high school in the US, you are 15-18 yrs old, dili preha sa ato nga 13-16. Meaning, naa na itawn silay buot. He showed bad judgement then and when Russia invaded Georgia, he didnt have any judgement, but changed his story 3 times. (Fox news). I know, you gotta give the guy a chance, pero as I've said time and time again, "the lesser evil"...naa pa jud ko pahabol, Why would we settle when we have another choice ? Preha ra gud na if we're picking out a pig for our fiesta lechon. ngano kadto mang niwang nga naa may tambok, preha ra man ug presyo ?

As nice as it sounds that we all say he's changed. We should give everyone a chance, if we had a better choice would we pick him ? back to our hometown, if we had two candidates, one has a clean record, the other has a murky past, di ba, automatic adto jud ta sa nindot ug record ? We put our leaders in pedestals gud. we look up to them. How can we look up to them kung maglisod ta ug hangad nila ? figuratively lang gud pud.. its a personal matter, but maybe because my ex boyfriend who beat me up and always promised he's gonna changed never did. the effects of drug abuse... worst thing was that I didnt even know he was a druggie until we broke up. He said he didnt do drugs anymore when we were together, but it was a lie...u know na, everything comes out when you've split already. Ok, so this is a personal issue, I don't trust druggies, past and present.

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Ging More · « **Reply #81 on:** November 08, 2008, 02:22:46 AM »

Lastly...promise...human na jud ko after ani.

Yes, its unfair to make sweeping generalizations,but I don't think you can blame me if this is what is going on in your immediate part of the world.

When I was new in the US, I loved rap and hip hop music. When you turn on the evening news, most of the crimes are commited by these kind of people. Two months ago, CNN had a special titled "Black in America". Accdg to CNN, Black Americans are 13% of the entire US population but 50% of all murders and homicides are committed to and by Black Males.

here's someone's blog :
http://theblackpoliticalreview.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/african-americans-are-50-of-all-murder-victims/

here's the CNN webby talking about it :
http://www.hvc-inc.com/clients/cnn/bia/for.html

As for my "hungihong" comment, this is what happens when we have a get together. My MIL is a nurse, my Auntie is also a nurse, I have 3 close friend nurses not related to me and 4 cousins that are nurses. Kung magsugod na gani ug complain bahin sa work, guess what, thesame feedback about their co-workers nga itum. They're not from thesame state sad and most of them havent met each other. MIL is in Florida, Auntie is in Texas, 1 friend is in North Carolina and the other two are here in Texas, My cousins are in Chicago, New York and New Jersey. Pero they say thesame things. About the babies and the lazy attitudes in the hospital.

Personal experience ? nakatilaw ko work sa Home Depot pag first pa nako diri. Ang mga babaye pwera buyag, sige lang bugno2. At least, among themselves ra sad, so that's fine. Sa naka work nako as an accountant, diha gi fire 3 kabuok itum kay nasakpan ga "ehem" sa offis. Ahay, pait, wa ko labot ato ha.

If you ever watch Maury Povich, they have specials about women who already gave a paternity test to 9 men and they don't know the father of their child. Unsa naman jud kabiga-on nga 9 kalaki imong gi "ehem" in that 2 week period nga fertile ka in a month ? Maka dani ug tan-aw because its so unbelievable .

Check this out :

This man is the 11th man tested for her baby's paternity test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okQsrwMhFjU

This woman has had 17 men tested for her baby's paternity test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XteyzO65DQ4

Here's more funny (but sad) stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2i0ts-uck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3rskbp3zao

Aids Baby:
http://www.avert.org/african-american-stats.htm

Interesting article :
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_284000309.html

These videos made me think :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sawN7uJ8s8s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RLx05jgauU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kQf1-V1Xf8

Anyway, this is not against you Ate Ging. We have different views and opinions because we have different lives. Who knows, when we get to know each other better, we might even like to hang out with each other. This is just my views about him and I know yours is different as well. Please don't think I mean any disrespect by this. You implied you wanted facts so i'm giving you the most I can dredge up at the moment. :-)

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pioneer · « **Reply #82 on:** November 08, 2008, 02:32:33 AM »

Thank you for the info, Ging. It's absolutely true. I have an eerie feeling reading your post.

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slackware · « **Reply #83 on:** November 08, 2008, 03:25:48 AM »

bisag kinsa na american president basta kaya lang nila pasakahon ang value sa us dollar ok kaayo para nako!

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kiamoy · « **Reply #84 on:** November 08, 2008, 06:39:47 AM »

Illinois winning lottery number on election day - 666

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Illinois Lottery Draws 666 on Heels of Obama Victory
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The day after a senator from Illinois, is elected president, the Pick 3 lottery in Illinois comes up 666. It's happened before, notably in Pennsylvania (12 times, including one time as part of a scam and once earlier this year, in Maryland. Some are jokingly (I hope) calling him the antichrist as a result.

http://www.metafilter.com/76295/Illinois-Lottery-Draws-666-on-Heels-of-Obama-Victory

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #85 on:** November 08, 2008, 10:35:08 AM »

quote author=ms da binsi link=topic=16099.msg190611#msg190611 date=1225931261]
Ang abortion diri dili lang man kay motikangkang dayun ug mabusog ipa abort. daghan man process before going into that procedure, like sa rape case which pwerteng daghanan diri, most women raped (simbako palayo ug mahitab nako) di jud gusto nga mag samkon sa bata sa nag rape nako! i have to terminate it.

Another example, akong cousin who was taking care of her very sick daughter nga naay leukemia, naburos sha but the doctor adviced her to terminate the baby kay she was very much exposed to her daughters chemo therapy and radiation procedures, and thus can harm the baby, terminate jud oi! Abort with no second thought, it was a MUST!

So kanang mga pataka ug tikangkang unya ma buros, naa ra na nila if gusto ba sila ipadayun or dili they have options, either padayun or adoption...

So everything here when it comes abortion religion doenst anymore matters...

Having an abortion means killing someone who is already alive, because of the inconvenience of their existence.[Killing your unborn child because he maybe at risk of potential radiation exposure is exactly the same as if we killed someone who is so expose to radiation - if we said "Well, we don't have the money to take care of this person if something goes wrong in the next year or so, so we'd better kill him, so that we won't have to pay her hospital bills or we wont be expose to this person.
I hope you would agree that it would be monstrous to kill someone because they might get sick in the next nine months.
It's the same thing, because the unborn child is just as much a human being as you are, and as I am.
Its just too bad that there are these rotten rapists about, where do they get the nerve?
Bearing a rapist child is quite a trial I think for the women.Every conception is the will of God no matter rape or incest etc, and I know it's hard on the woman victim.What did this child ever do that it deserves to die? Killing the child is not going to un-rape the mother, nor is it going to punish the father. There is a common emotion that seems to make us think we can undo the original violence by more violence.

Amen.

I am and will always be completely AGAINST abortion.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #86 on:** November 08, 2008, 10:47:42 AM »

Ging,

You do have a point about the small businesses, however, the majority of Americans are of the middle class, of the working class. The average American makes no more than $50,000 a year. The middle class, by right, is the workhorse of the United States economy. They bear the brunt of the taxes initiated by government. And they do pay taxes; the point of the tax revamp, is to provide breathing space for the already taxed-out middle class Americans.

Those who earn more than $250,000 a year are now clamoring for no taxes? For over 8 years they have enjoyed the tax breaks of Bush, and these said tax breaks were initiated to support the failed Bush economic policy of 'Trickle Down Effect'.

Preposterous. It has done nothing for our economy; aside from excessive military spending, continued exporting of American Jobs to foreign countries at the EXPENSE of the American Middle Class. Failure.

These so called tax breaks for the wealthy elite have done nothing; clearly it is evident that the main engine of the American economic system is the American Middle Class. You want to stimulate the economy? Give him tax cuts and he will spend it on the market; as the middle class is the target consumer.

If you are an attorney who makes more than $400,000 a year, or a physician/surgeon who earns more than $1,500,000 a year, or a business owner who grosses more than $800,000, then you can afford some taxes.

The middle class is the work horse of this country. The majority of Americans are of the middle class.

Additionally, even if a nurse makes $30-60 an hour, he or she will not hit over $250,000 a year. Perhaps if there are two nurses working together, but individually no. That is the salary range of a starting attending-physician.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #87 on:** November 08, 2008, 10:53:15 AM »

Illinois winning lottery number on election day - 666

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Illinois Lottery Draws 666 on Heels of Obama Victory
November 6, 2008 9:59 AM RSS feed for this thread Subscribe
The day after a senator from Illinois, is elected president, the Pick 3 lottery in Illinois comes up 666. It's happened before, notably in Pennsylvania (12 times, including one time as part of a scam and once earlier this year, in Maryland. Some are jokingly (I hope) calling him the antichrist as a result.

http://www.metafilter.com/76295/Illinois-Lottery-Draws-666-on-Heels-of-Obama-Victory

Preposterous. This is nothing but superstitious rubbish.

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Ging More · « **Reply #88 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:01:07 AM »

Ging,

You do have a point about the small businesses, however, the majority of Americans are of the middle class, of the working class. The average American makes no more than $50,000 a year. The middle class, by right, is the workhorse of the United States economy. They bear the brunt of the taxes initiated by government. And they do pay taxes; the point of the tax revamp, is to provide breathing space for the already taxed-out middle class Americans.

Those who earn more than $250,000 a year are now clamoring for no taxes? For over 8 years they have enjoyed the tax breaks of Bush, and these said tax breaks were initiated to support the failed Bush economic policy of 'Trickle Down Effect'.

Preposterous. It has done nothing for our economy; aside from excessive military spending, continued exporting of American Jobs to foreign countries at the EXPENSE of the American Middle Class. Failure.

These so called tax breaks for the wealthy elite have done nothing; clearly it is evident that the main engine of the American economic system is the American Middle Class. You want to stimulate the economy? Give him tax cuts and he will spend it on the market; as the middle class is the target consumer.

If you are an attorney who makes more than $400,000 a year, or a physician/surgeon who earns more than $1,500,000 a year, or a business owner who grosses more than $800,000, then you can afford some taxes.

The middle class is the work horse of this country. The majority of Americans are of the middle class.

Additionally, even if a nurse makes $30-60 an hour, he or she will not hit over $250,000 a year. Perhaps if there are two nurses working together, but individually no. That is the salary range of a starting attending-physician.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #89 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:01:41 AM »

Dili man nga si Obama pro abortion - pro CHOICE siya.
And kana mga outsourcing na matanggal.. tho I am working in one of them, dugai pana and dili na madali dali.. But I do agree na i impose higher tax sa ila. since luoy pud ang uban nga Americans.

Target companies that Obama wants to tax are the Oil Companies as well as large businesses such as Walmart, Target, etc.

Prior to this, these large billion-dollar companies have enjoyed tax-free write offs from the incumbent Bush Administration.

While the American economy struggles and the average American struggles; these companies lavish in their profits. Now they will share their wealth. And pay the due taxes that most of us average-everyday Americans have to.

Pay Up, baby!

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grazie7y · « **Reply #90 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:26:59 AM »

Ging More,

Thanks for your posts. Just wondering, why in the world would you think that I might think your posts were against me? You were not attacking me personally.

You are only attacking the president-elect of the USA. Well, attacking might not be the right word as you think you are only sharing the truth. I must admit there's some truth to what you said like the status of black kids in America. But as to how you define "illegitimate", tsk tsk tsk, lahi ra sa akong definition, which is alright because we have different minds. I will not even delve into which one is closer to the definition in the dictionary. hehehe Bitaw, I don't know how often do you want him to say that his mother and grandparents who raised him were white people. It's in his books. He said it so when he accepted the nomination and countless times. He froze his campaign skeds to be with his white grandmother who was dying. I guess, that's not enough for you. After his parents divorced, he only saw his father and his Kenyan relatives once. How many times did he say he was specifically black except that we can see it! hehehe But really, I am done classifying skin colors of Obama's family. It's insignificant to the issues at hand.

On Maury, I am sorry Ging More, I don't watch shows like that. In my opinion, pareho ra na'g Jerry Springer. Going back to those delinquent black kids, what you said was true. President-elect Obama acknowledged that and so did Bill Cosby. Naturally, some black people didn't take well their comments well but tough luck! On Fox, I don't watch as much that station (especially that show hosted by Sean Hannity!) for almost the same reason that you don't watch CNN.

One of those people interviewed after Obama won in the election, she said she didn't vote for Obama but for the sake of her country, she will help and pray that Obama will be true to his promises and that he will be able to save her country from misery brought about by economic collapse, wars, among other things. That's hoping for the best. That's remarkable to me!

Bitaw oi, it's pointless to argue on these issues because we both have our minds set already on what we believe in. We both think we are believing what's the truth but for all we know, we are only believing what was fed on us from different medium of information. In most times too, we got confused of what's the truth and what's only our opinion. So, I've said my piece. Americans had spoken and spoken clear, as what McCain said in his concession speech. Barack Obama is now the president-elect of the United States of America!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #91 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:31:45 AM »

I had a conversation with a fellow medical student who was complaining about how Obama will increase taxes for working folks, and he included in his argument how we would suffer because we would eventually be making over the $250,000 range.

He made a rather rude comment saying that the taxes would inhibit one's ability to buy a Ferrari or a Catermaran Yacht.

I was outraged at this comment. If one is able to afford, with his means, an expensive luxury car or a yacht, then one can easily pay taxes that categorize his salary earnings.

Yes, naturally, if one earns more, then they will pay more taxes. If one earns $500,000 a year, then his or her tax payment will probably be around $100,000 (which is around 20% of his gross earnings).

But that leaves that individual with net earnings of $400,000.

That is equivalent to an excess of $33,333 a month.

That in itself, is already the yearly income of many individuals.

Think about it.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #92 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:35:37 AM »

Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow AMERICANS,

Despite our differences and our different upbringings, the will of the people has been mandated.

Senator Barack Obama has already been elected as President.

And this man will soon take the oath of office as the 44th President of These United States. The Chief of the House, The Symbol of the American State and Power.

Let bygones be bygones. And let us support and congratulate OUR President!

Inasmuch a friend,

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Ging More · « **Reply #93 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:41:12 AM »

Lorenzo, I had a looooong thought out post from my quote earlier about people making 250k already paying taxes that they are supposed to pay, but somehow, when I hit post, it disappeared. I'm too braindead from work to redo all of that, but Yes, he is already the president, nothing we can do about it but hope for the best.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #94 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:47:10 AM »

As Americans, Sons and Daughters of Liberty,

It is our duty to support our President, and the path of our Precious American Fatherland.
I am optimistic for this new administration, and want to see the reclamation of America's apex in global politics.

May the Lord God continue to bless the United States.
And the championing of the American Cause.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #95 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:49:50 AM »

Lorenzo, I had a looooong thought out post from my quote earlier about people making 250k already paying taxes that they are supposed to pay, but somehow, when I hit post, it disappeared. I'm too braindead from work to redo all of that, but Yes, he is already the president, nothing we can do about it but hope for the best.

Ging,

I actually liked your post. As you provided a different point of view. I am sure we agree in other matters, I am confident in that.

Let me congratulate and welcome you to Tubag Bohol.

See you in the forum!

Yours,

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grazie7y · « **Reply #96 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:51:21 AM »

Thanks for the Welcome.

Let me start this with a small story from college.

Back when I was in manila, Erap declared all out war in mindanao. In my college that was a big controversial thing. A lot of the northern students, meaning Tagalogs, Ilokanos etc rallied "NO TO WAR". They haven't been to mindanao, can't even point Davao in a map, and don't have any vested interest in mindanao.

The Southern students who actually grew up in Mindanao rallied "YES TO WAR". They have lived there, the muslims have destroyed their homes, their farms, their livelihoods, their families etc.

So logically, who should we believe ? people caught up in the "cause of the moment" ? or people who really have a vested interest in war or no war ? either way, it wont affect the northern students, but the southern students see that fighting back is the only way to stop the violence.

Personally, I have family in mindanao and the things they don't tell us that are happening are just plain atrocious. So I am inclined to support the war. Because I trust my family who have no reason to lie to me.

Why is this related, well, Ate Ging, are you in the US ? do you have family that live here ? I hope this does not come out the wrong way, the only reason I ask is that, Do you have a vested interest in the future or the way of life here in the US ? Because if you do or don't that changes your perspective a little. If I am living in the Philippines right now and my life won't be affected, I couldnt care less about the US economy, I don't think I will go for a conservative old man, but probably support Obama because he seems to be the charismatic popular choice...but since I am here, I support "the lesser evil". McCain won't be my first choice, I just don't believe in Obama.

On war in Mindanao you used as metaphor, I was in Mindanao at those times that the unrest happened. One time, on my way home from school, I had to cover my head with my bare hands hoping the bullets could not pierce through my hands as I was caught in between gun battle between the military and the rebels. So yes, I understand what you are trying to say. And yes, I am here in America and felt the struggle of the people as we ourselves feel the crunch too. I help feed the needy which are growing in great numbers each week which is evident of ordinary people's sufferings.

At the last week of the presidential campaign, Arnold the California Governor spoke in one of McCain's campaign. He was obviously anti-Obama but how come he is now proposing to increase sales taxes in California and furlough one day each month all state employees to result in a pay cut of 5 per cent. Not only that, he will eliminate two national holidays, commute overtime to vacation leaves, etc. These are some measures he deemed right at this state of financial crisis. If Obama is inheriting an economy which is so healthy, I don't think he would even think of mentioning tax increase during the very critical presidential campaign.

So I'll end with a prayer that God will bless the Obama administration so we and the whole world may all have a better life.

Grazie

Grazie

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Ging More · « **Reply #97 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:54:50 AM »

One of those people interviewed after Obama won in the election, she said she didn't vote for Obama but for the sake of her country, she will help and pray that Obama will be true to his promises and that he will be able to save her country from misery brought about by economic collapse, wars, among other things. That's hoping for the best. That's remarkable to me!

Hopefully, (since there's nothing we can do about it now), things won't be as bad and he can actually do some good. For myself, I try hard to take care of myself and my family. I only need the government to take care of my country, or in this case, where I live. Case in point, terrorist attacks.

Also, I hope he won't be as naive as he has displayed in the campaign period. because if he is, we're...well, to put it mildly, in deep poo-poo.

Ate Ging, after meeting a lot of people online, I'm just cautious, a lot of people are not as level headed as you. As you said, we're both set in what we believe in and we have our reasons, lets leave it at that.

For Lorenzo, Funny thought ... If most Pinoys would like to control who to give their money to, they'd just set up charities in the Philippines, benefiting Filipino charities. Afterall, as an individual, your tax rate is based on your Adjusted Income...that is net of all charitable donations you have given out.

But then again, this isnt an original idea, the wealthy have already set up their tax shelters all over the world. I guess that leaves the ones who are not quite wealthy yet, but just in that threshold to really hurt in the tax revamp.

Oh your friend with the Ferrari ? if he's paid his taxes already , let him have his toy, he worked for it.

As long as he pays the right taxes, I don't care. Now tax evasion , he can go to jail for that. I don't think he meant tax evasion, probably doesnt want his taxes any higher but willing to pay the taxes that he has right now. There has to be some reward after a long days work, right ? mine's a bar of chocolate..some people...well...to each his own.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #98 on:** November 08, 2008, 11:59:40 AM »

That is true. To each his or her own. Good philosophy in life

Very Libertarian-esque.

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Ging More · « **Reply #99 on:** November 08, 2008, 12:07:52 PM »

At the last week of the presidential campaign, Arnold the California Governor spoke in one of McCain's campaign. He was obviously anti-Obama but how come he is now proposing to increase sales taxes in California and furlough one day each month all state employees to result in a pay cut of 5 per cent. Not only that, he will eliminate two national holidays, commute overtime to vacation leaves, etc. These are some measures he deemed right at this state of financial crisis. If Obama is inheriting an economy which is so healthy, I don't think he would even think of mentioning tax increase during the very critical presidential campaign.

I heard something about this during coffeebreak. Havent read the whole story though.

Last time I visited California was in 2005. the sales tax at the mall was 8% or maybe it was 9% not sure, gave me a little shock. The tolls we $6, which was another "yikes" moment for me since at that time, I was living in florida, with just 6% tax and our tolls were 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.50 at the most.

Glad I'm in Texas. Or maybe I'm just behind in the news. no sales taxes going up (as of 2 hours ago, i got sandwich bread) , homes are still selling and investors are going nuts investing in rental houses. No activity in the normal folks though, just the very rich (meaning those who can afford $1M++ homes and the ones who have enough to invest. Investors in my market, ones that can afford 20% down, or in a $30k foreclosure rental property, $6k. not rich by a long shot, just gutsy. Those foreclosures came down from $50k to $30 but appraisals went down anywhere from $10k to $20k though.

Guess we'll just hang on tight and see what happens. If worse gets to worse, it'll be home sweet home Bohol for me (if I have enough to buy a ticket hahaha !) been a while since I last visited too..

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Moyhua · « **Reply #100 on:** November 08, 2008, 12:23:25 PM »

Ask lng ko ha, nganong mga resident sa Alaska exempted man sila sa tax, sales tax? unya if dawat sila sa ilang dividend libo libo man?

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #101 on:** November 08, 2008, 12:32:49 PM »

Ask lng ko ha, nganong mga resident sa Alaska exempted man sila sa tax, sales tax? unya if dawat sila sa ilang dividend libo libo man?

Angie, I think you are referring to State House Bill 334, which gives religious groups a special property tax exemption that is not available to other charitable organizations.

This bill is being protested by the ACLU, actually.

Alaskans are given annual pay for their stay in Alaska for strategic purposes. To maintain the population and settlement of the northern state. An incentive, so to say.

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Moyhua · « **Reply #102 on:** November 08, 2008, 12:37:20 PM »

Thanks Dong mao di ay na! Bitaw pod noh kay dli pod lalim inig winter, ang snow, ang katugnaw.

Lagi sila og mag shopping as is kung unsa ang price mao ra pod bayaran.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #103 on:** November 08, 2008, 10:44:34 PM »

Angie, despite all that, no one wants to live there...I love Alaska very much but i never dreamt of living there...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #104 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:11:02 AM »

There are goods and bads. Alaska, for the United States, is of strategic importance because it is in the arctic ring and provides a permanent carrier base for the United States' interest in the oil rigs in the arctic region. Additionally, Alaska is close the Russian Border, naturally, would be of strategic military incentive for the United States. By that right.

Secondly, the state of Alaska is profitable in terms of tourism. The state is a popular site for American Gaming fanatics (wild life hunting); per se bear, elk, moose, seal, etc. Millions of dollars worth of tourist money is generated in that. Thus, provides a living and economic stimulus to the state.

Third and most importantly, Alaska is the center of ANWAR. Site of the United States Oil Reserves. Alaska is rich in oil, natural gas, and coal reserves. It is state that is literally resource-rich. Its importance to the United States is paramount. That is why there is a large naval presence in Alaska as well as a large marine and army presence.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #105 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:13:25 AM »

Additinionally, both American and Canadians have explored the Northwest Territories of Canada, which is resource rich.

No doubt the United States has already eyed Canada's own resources.

As, Canada is by military treaty, is covered and protected by the American Military Umbrella.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #106 on:** November 09, 2008, 12:33:20 AM »

There are goods and bads. Alaska, for the United States, is of strategic importance because it is in the arctic ring and provides a permanent carrier base for the United States' interest in the oil rigs in the arctic region. Additionally, Alaska is close the Russian Border, naturally, would be of strategic military incentive for the United States. By that right.

Secondly, the state of Alaska is profitable in terms of tourism. The state is a popular site for American Gaming fanatics (wild life hunting); per se bear, elk, moose, seal, etc. Millions of dollars worth of tourist money is generated in that. Thus, provides a living and economic stimulus to the state.

Third and most importantly, Alaska is the center of ANWAR. Site of the United States Oil Reserves. Alaska is rich in oil, natural gas, and coal reserves. It is state that is literally resource-rich. Its importance to the United States is paramount. That is why there is a large naval presence in Alaska as well as a large marine and army presence.

...and Dodong, you can actually see Russia from Alaska! hahaha Boy i cant forget that interview! hahahha jsut cant help myself from laughing.

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Ging More · « **Reply #107 on:** November 09, 2008, 08:20:01 AM »

lami i adto ug cruise sa Alaska pero ingon sila mahal daw kaau. wala pa sad ko kapangutana ug unsa gyud kamahal.

maka enganyo sad ang makit-an nato sa TV...bao lang sad kung ingana ba ka nindot inig abot na didto.

Makes sense nga naa incentive para mo puyo ug Alaska, laliman ba gud pud ka ug 20 hrs of night or 20 hrs of day ba to ? alas 10 nas gabii, gasiga gihapon ang adlaw..dili gyud ko katulog inganang istoryaha, magsiga sad akong mata. heheheh !

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #108 on:** November 09, 2008, 08:25:03 AM »

Ging,

Think about it this way, the discrepancies in light would make it more opportune for a man to engage with his beloved wife.

I would definitely love to rent a cabin up there someday. Snuggling would be a necessity, me-thinks.

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Happy · « **Reply #109 on:** November 09, 2008, 11:59:16 PM »

Kung ang pagtaas sa tax makatabang sa mga tawo nga nanginahanglan, especially kung health ang concern or medical fees, ok rana oi.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #110 on:** November 10, 2008, 03:57:55 AM »

Thank you Happy! maayo pa ka kay kasabut about taxes! well ilado kaayo inyung country all over the world nga maayong mo galam sa mga citizens ninyo diha! Thanks for your taxes...

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #111 on:** November 10, 2008, 03:59:59 AM »

lami i adto ug cruise sa Alaska pero ingon sila mahal daw kaau. wala pa sad ko kapangutana ug unsa gyud kamahal.

maka enganyo sad ang makit-an nato sa TV...bao lang sad kung ingana ba ka nindot inig abot na didto.

Makes sense nga naa incentive para mo puyo ug Alaska, laliman ba gud pud ka ug 20 hrs of night or 20 hrs of day ba to ? alas 10 nas gabii, gasiga gihapon ang adlaw..dili gyud ko katulog inganang istoryaha, magsiga sad akong mata. heheheh !

Ging, depende sa time of the year ang presyo sa Alaskan Cruises, naa sad barato. Just ask your travel agency they know more about the prices. Bitaw wala pa koy nadunggan nga ning adto sa Alaska nga wa ganahi, ug ganahan ka ug BONDING WITH NATURE mo appreciate jud ka didto...(i mean mo tour)

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #112 on:** November 10, 2008, 04:01:19 AM »

Ging,

Think about it this way, the discrepancies in light would make it more opportune for a man to engage with his beloved wife.

I would definitely love to rent a cabin up there someday. Snuggling would be a necessity, me-thinks.

Dodong, swerte diay ani si Gemma aka Glen Dodong? hahahah huy asa naman to si Gemma oi! wa naman jud mo tunga!

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Moyhua · « **Reply #113 on:** November 10, 2008, 07:35:26 AM »

lami i adto ug cruise sa Alaska pero ingon sila mahal daw kaau. wala pa sad ko kapangutana ug unsa gyud kamahal.

maka enganyo sad ang makit-an nato sa TV...bao lang sad kung ingana ba ka nindot inig abot na didto.

Makes sense nga naa incentive para mo puyo ug Alaska, laliman ba gud pud ka ug 20 hrs of night or 20 hrs of day ba to ? alas 10 nas gabii, gasiga gihapon ang adlaw..dili gyud ko katulog inganang istoryaha, magsiga sad akong mata. heheheh !

Bitaw naa time nga barato ang cruise mga $ 999.00 all in na if maka timing nga sale. Mga April or May Celebrity Cruise (Vancouver-Alaska 7 days). Mao jud magbantay bantay kung naa sale. At least 6 months naka book na.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #114 on:** November 11, 2008, 05:20:22 AM »

So Ging More you only watch Fox channel? Oh i see.

I am a democrat but i watch Fox too. I dont only listen to one side of the story. I subscribed and read all kinds of informative materials so i would know everything.

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #115 on:** November 11, 2008, 05:30:26 AM »

he is a worldwide leader.
born in africa
grew up in asia
has a middle eastern name
yet an american.

ate ging! ym?

Ben taym pa, he was born in the US...

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #116 on:** November 11, 2008, 06:03:57 AM »

Balik ta sa akong Barrak. Dili ni ako hinambog on why my banana gave me this toy.

My banana was a republican. Like Ging More, he also listen to Fox. Sigi man gani mi mag lalis kay ako pwerte man ka liberal. There was one time when the republicans accused Obama for palling around with Ayers and that made Obama a terrorist (accused, according to the repubs) and my husbands believed that too kay lagi he is a republican.

Banana was born an "illegitimate" from his wed parents

. The couple's relationship didnt worked and they divorced and gave him (banana) to his gramdmother kay naminyo man usab ang ija papa. (same as Obama) raised by a strict grandma and grow up palling around with different kids and a theft. Yes i would like to say that im so proud of his achievements. Because he became a very respected person because he became what he is now from hard work. But my point is, despite he pals around with a theft and bad kids, that didnt make him a theft but a very successful and respected businessman.

So mao na akong ingon niya when he tried criticizing Obama that, "what if Obama was palling around with Ayers and Wright does that mean he is a terrorist too? When you were palling and grow up with a theft did it make you a theft?"

At that moment he really realized that i was right. He voted Obama, he moved him?

And i got this Obama blue truck on the night Obama won. He just didnt say nothing but gave me the key.

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #117 on:** November 11, 2008, 08:48:01 AM »

wow ang gara ng truck mo da binz! historical truck na! congrats!

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ms da binsi · « **Reply #118 on:** November 11, 2008, 10:28:58 AM »

Natingala bitaw ko Wad ngano, but i think my banana foreseen some good things will happen in Obama's term. Mao nga confident kaayo sha ning palit ana. Honest, nahinay jud ang sales sa mga sakyanan diri since na purdoy ug sugod ang Merika! hay ambut nalang!

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buwadsanga · « **Reply #119 on:** November 11, 2008, 10:38:20 AM »

thats patriotism. amidst high oil prices!

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