The Introduce Yourself thread!

[justicesurvey]

Hi everyone. I am new to the board and a grad student at the U of Michigan. I love debating politics and look forward to chatting with like and unlike minded-folks!!!!

Barb

[RobroyJ]

Hello all

I am Rob Roy Jeffrey, ET2/SS US Navy.

I am married to the most wonderful wife who is an RN working at a local hospital. We have brought an extrordinary son into the world. I am currently stationed on Bangor Naval Submarine base Washington (approx 30 miles west of Seattle). I have been a submarine sailor since 1996. I do not intend to make this a career and will be matriculating to UW or Olympic in the spring of 05.

I was born to my father and mother at Fort Lewis WA in July of 1977. One year later my father resigned his commission US Army and entered the private sector.I was raised protestant Christian in varying denomonations running the gammot of Arminianism to Calvinism. I consider myself a rationalist and continue to beilieve in the Triune God.

I believe that the US was created as a secular state. I do think that maintaining this secular ideal is extrodinarily difficult but we as Americans are absolutely responsible to ourselves in this endeavor.

I believe that beside George Washington, Ronald Reagan was the best president ever. Hands down.

I have spent 5 years onboard USS OHIO SSBN 726 blue crew. Those 5 years taught me a great deal about human society's potential. I do not however have all the answers (accept One) and never will due to the fluid nature of humanity.

I believe that man was created perfect by God and has since fallen out of sight of the Father. This "fall" is the bane of man. I believe that there is an emperical right and wrong but we as humans may never have the understand/agreement to pinpoint it in every situation.

I believe in the free market economy implicitly.That being said, I am not an uber scholar of economy. I believe communism is an un-attainable goal and has been graphically proben so far to many times.

Oh I do have some collegiate level schooling but it has had its ups and downs. I will conquer though, and hopefully become an Engineer as this has been my bend since I was little.

I am always willing to entertain new points of view. I don't, however, tolerate condesension or intolerance as I try not to conduct myself in such a manner. I believe this type of forum allows people to be think before they speak and that is reasonable to expect thoughtful insight ...though I don't always do so myself...lol....

v/r
Rob

[yello]

Hi I'm 13, my name is Helen and I visited this website because I felt like doing something random. I'm in year 9 in High School, and I live in England.
I'm just looking around, don't have any "views/opinions" as yet but fill my brain with knowledge please.
Cheers
Helen xxxxxxx

[Marc]

A very big welcome to all of the new members here! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send me a PM or an e-mail. We are very glad to have you here. And I have actually been on that sub for a visit before, the USS Ohio.

[Gizzey]

In case anyone is interested I *will* be back-----when this rugby hangover wears off!!!
God I can't think nor can I speak(good thing says my hubby)
Brace yourselves
Sharon
xxxxxxx

[Aarstad]

Hi I'm 13, my name is Helen and I visited this website because I felt like doing something random. I'm in year 9 in High School, and I live in England.
I'm just looking around, don't have any "views/opinions" as yet but fill my brain with knowledge please.
Cheers
Helen xxxxxxx

Welcome ..
Most people here are two times our age, and some are three. Take care, and don't let the old geezers bother you

[yello]

Welcome ..
Most people here are two times our age, and some are three. Take care, and don't let the old geezers bother you

Lol. I'll try...

I find adult (not adult adult lol just grown-up) conversations a lot more interesting. I hope i'm not being a traitor to teenagers all over the world by admitting that lol... It's so funny when adults argue hehe. lol no offence

[Aarstad]

The way you use the word "lol" suggests that you're not going to "betray" any teenager anywhere. I hate that word sometimes ... And here they are all using it all the time

nonetheless, if you want arguing, just try to find the places WFCY and guys like Erico hang out. That'll make your life worth living And join the chat ! Mostly it is deserted, but when people are in there, is is really funny. And I am not an adult just yet. No offence taken here

[EricOKC]

Lol. I'll try...

I find adult (not adult adult lol just grown-up) conversations a lot more interesting. I hope i'm not being a traitor to teenagers all over the world by admitting that lol... It's so funny when adults argue hehe. lol no offence

I feel i should clarify something Facses mentioned. Your age isnt so much the problem as the maturity level of your conversation.

Intelligent questions and comments delivered in a polite manner are one thing.

Lecturing people on topics you know nothing about, or asking inane rhetorical questions in a manner and tone designed to display your oh-so-superior adolescent intellect, is a pretty good way to rapidly infuriate others and make your age an issue.

That being said - welcome. While watching the argument can be fun, if you keep an open mind you may learn a few things.

[Aarstad]

"You live and learn", is what they say.

By making mistakes, you learn and you become a better and at least wiser person.