Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Ha, my mom did that! Old Irish and German heritage, a tradition. We had Ivory Soap, thank God, not so bad, lol. For my brothers, I mean. Not that adorable me ever tasted it.

Hemiman Loc: Communist California

You got a nerve to call someone else a psychopath after the crap you have put up,get a grip.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Wow, eden, thank you. Being welcomed has become a big deal to me. As to being my "most noble self," hard to respond.

While chewing off my fingernails and a few of my fingers waiting for a response to my introduction, I did some quick cruising of blogs. Not quite sure yet what a troll truly is but did see some very "passionate" posts. And not sure yet if being "dogmatic" is necessarily "mischief." Yet I think I know what you mean. My question to you, if you would help me, is defining "troll." I got this from the internet: "According to a definition by Princeton, Internet trolls are individuals who purposely post inflammatory, off topic or extraneous posts on websites in an effort to stir up drama or harass other members." The problem I have with that definition is the word "inflammatory." If I am passionate about some point, and state it plainly, it can be taken as "inflammatory" to those passionately against it, while my intention is only to be clear about what I believe. I will add that any insulting, personal attacks, on a poster has to be considered troll-like, being "off-topic" and "extraneous." Then again, other than personal attacks and insults, some seemingly "off-topic" and "extraneous" points may be pertinent. It will take me some time to sort it out but any clarification you can give me will be appreciated. My idea now on the topic is just ignore them.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Hmmmm.... Way above my clearance level as Blonde. There is a memory from Civics class that it was Eisenhower that used federal money to build our highway infrastructure and helped move our economy into global dominance, something states could not afford. Then there are the great projects, like the Hoover Dam, that were beyond the means of any state. Which seems to portend that to really address this nation's infrastructure, the Federal government is needed. As to the rest, I will just guess.

The armed forces are not directly a part of our infrastructure. If there is a domestic need for armed forces, that infrastructure of bridges, highways and whatever need to be maintained and improved by a cooperation between states and the federal government.

I feel fairly certain a registry of public land for each state is a no-brainer. For any developments or improvements of public land, being "shovel-ready" perhaps should be a standard yet without the money assured for that development or improvement, even getting a cost assessment would be imprudent.

"While the purchasing power of a state government is limited by its tax revenue": not really. Several states to my understanding take more from the federal government than give, so their purchasing power is not limited to state tax revenue.

"[T]he purchasing power of Congress is limited only by the onset of harmful inflation." no clue what that means.

Congress should help subsidize infrastructure projects where needed, or write a check when it is clearly shown a state cannot support it. Making them more fiscally responsible for the maintenance of their state could be placed in a Congressional Overview Committee for a period of, say, five years. Have them answer for where they spend tax revenue. Call it "Waste Control."

Immigrants should be welcomed, if they assimilate. Like slavery in the South, use of immigrant manpower by agriculture as a necessity for survival I feel is bogus; it is just for greater profits.

"Serious faults in our infrastructure are indicated by the fact that over 75% of all applicants for military service are now rejected for deficiencies in either health or education. To ensure an adequate supply of citizens able to serve in our armed forces, Congress should also finance free health care for all and free education for all at all levels of learning, from day-care to PhD. Everyone should have an expense-paid education either before or after military service."
This seems a specious argument. It is not about infrastructure but, if true, deficiencies in other areas. Free education from day-care to Phd? Needs work.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

I know. It is that extra day that really burns. Got your bags packed igniting in flames next to you at the end of never-ending and the gate closes. Harsh. I would hope that intelligent communication was not solely based on party affiliation. This is America. We are allowed differences of opinion and to speak our mind. No side has all the right answers. If you happen to flag me as liberal, is the conversation over? Thank you for the welcome and hope we remain friends.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Thank you, Slatten49, for your welcome; another wise voice. On your caution by Mark Twain, I have to agree and add that I never liked the Twelve Step associated saying of "Take what you like and leave the rest." Judging profanity and closing my ears to that voice because I do not like it may be the worst thing for me. Besides, I always took what I liked--yet it was "the rest" that I fell helped save me. What I don't like or accept is often diagnostic of where I need to improve or grow. My life shows that the worst can be the best. Or I hope so. Looking forward to your voice. And I will have to add that all this attention has me a tad giddy. Never thought I would get one post.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Me? Thank you.

RETW Loc: Washington

Welcome aboard young lady.

It is always a pleasure to hear from some one new. It was nice learning the story of your travels getting here. And I am grateful that you chose to be with us. I look forward to seeing your posts
and your thoughts put to print . Good luck and again, welcome aboard.


RETW

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Do not know him that well yet. Will wait and see. But the "awful" extreme can be helpful. And I find any label extreme, be it Liberal or Conservative, at least for now. Do not understand their functionality in debating anything. It seems very odd. Proudly announcing one is pre-disposed, biased, or prejudiced to think a certain way on particular subjects appears self-insulting to me. If I did not know that you were a "flaming liberal" and America Only the opposite, both your comments would be afforded the same consideration (minus the insults). Like Slatten49 said in his Mark Twain quote, sometimes inflammatory language needs an ear and not a reaction.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Sorry, this is becoming overwhelming. Thank you so much. Never expected this. Good observation: it was brutal. Devastating, it leveled my entire existence--Thank God! Would right now be on twitter dissing my competition in the downhill next weekend and feeling righteous about it. reconnreb, I hope joining OPP is one of those "positive goals" you mentioned. We will see. Thank you for your service and welcome home. (Have to assume a Marine war vet. You got that tone...and the Sember Fi.)

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Have to say again this incredible welcome I am getting it hard to deal with. Thank you. Trump, in my novice opinion, was needed. America needed a wake-up call. An in your face response to business as usual. Break the riles. Turn the media on its head. Like throwing cold water on your face upon first awakening: who likes that? But again, I do not know enough about the intricacies of government or the presidency. I read how terrible he is for many of his Executive Orders but even after the press explains, I remain clueless if anything wrong actually happened. OPP is school. I will learn. bahmer, you seem like a truly concerned patriot as well as a good person. America comes first, right? No matter what? The America enshrined in the Constitution, I mean. Liberty for all and justice for the common good. To me, that's our fight.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Yes, I was truly adorable. Thank you.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

No matter how much I may think I know about the Constitution, I will never know enough. Could never confidently argue for or refute any Constitutional challenge. Will try to educate myself on this matter, as you suggested, but will ultimately rely on sources.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

Very funny, but why was that marine so cruel? Just kidding and I get your point. Spin. The pen is more powerful than the sword.

Winona Whyner Loc: aspen, co

What the methodology of power overlooks is a still, quiet voice. I am not saying that voice is mine but Gandhi and Kings had it. They were not impotent. Power gets its energy and prowess from fear. Be fearless and it dies. Control is lost. Civil disobedience does not choose a side; it is centered in justice. There is no enemy, no us and them.