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AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

mmccarty12 wrote:

When those papers were written, the average lifespan of a human was 35 - 40 years old. It did not take into consideration the possibility of life being extended well beyond that average age.

According to whom?

mmccarty12 Loc: Zionsville, Indiana

AuntiE wrote:

According to whom?

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005140.html

That starts from 1850.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Augustus Greatorex wrote:

Thank you, AuntiE.

Those both express my personal opinions, well. My personal conviction, however, sides with the dissenting opinion. Though I am thankful that it was ruled the way it was, because of my state's rejection of my personal convictions.

Big hint for you. As like you, my representatives have no wish to hear my opinion. My opinion does not fit their agenda. I have found two or three senators whose offices I contact. In each case, they have been polite and receptive. I make sure, before calling, to clearly and concisely put in writing my thoughts so as not to take more then a few minutes of their time.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

mmccarty12 wrote:

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005140.html

That starts from 1850.

Is it your contention our Founding Fathers lacked the wisdom to realize life spans would possibly grow longer?

Federalist Papers#53: "[53] A few members of Congress will possess superior talents; will by frequent RE-e******ns, become members of long standing; will be thoroughly masters of the public business, and perhaps not unwilling to avail themselves of those advantages. The greater the proportion of new members of Congress, and the less the information of the bulk of the members, the more apt they be to fall into the snares that may be laid before them."

It could be said it is six of one and a half dozen of another. The longer they serve the more indebted. The newer owing for the funds utilized to win.

Yankee Clipper

BIGEAGLE wrote:

I have a question that as an American citizen, for... (show quote)

BIGEAGLE Loc: Washington State

This is correct, but unfortunately the people are not paying any attention to what their elected representors are doing...
they are v****g the way the corporations want them to v**e instead of we, the people, and SOMETHING must be done,....no more talk, we now need "action" or thou hast best prepare to be on your knees kissing parts you would not otherwise choose to kiss....!!! NOW...!!! :cry:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

BIGEAGLE wrote:

This is correct, but unfortunately the people are not paying any attention to what their elected representors are doing...
they are v****g the way the corporations want them to v**e instead of we, the people, and SOMETHING must be done,....no more talk, we now need "action" or thou hast best prepare to be on your knees kissing parts you would not otherwise choose to kiss....!!! NOW...!!! :cry:

It is my opinion, perhaps just optimism, more people are waking up. The basis is small; however, two friends who paid insufficient attention are now wide awake, researching, reading and learning. You start with two who then influence two more who influence more and so it grows.

Yankee Clipper

I guess I forgot to put down my thoughts on your comment, I'll see if I can recall what I had in mind.

Augustus Greatorex Loc: NE

mmccarty12 wrote:

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005140.html

That starts from 1850.

If we take those numbers, we should start at age 20. That is the age closest representative of the v****g and active adult populace. That number, you will note, stays relatively fixed not at 35-45 but rather at 60 from 1850 all the way through 1900. Infant mortality being the most significant change in that period.

That the life expectancy from 1850 to 1890 fluctuates less than one year for that group, extrapolating backwards one might drop that to total life expectancy of 56-58 for 20 year olds in 1770 (two forty-year periods prior.) Unless, you can think of some medical marvel that I haven't considered.

BIGEAGLE Loc: Washington State

The sad part is in reality, ..we simply don't have time for the slow process of waiting until people "wakeup"...that is the biggest problem....Russia and Germany never woke up in time, and you all know happened there ...
We are supposedly 17 trillion $$$ in debt. If we demanded the STOPPING of all the "freebies" to just "i******s "only, that would save this country near 1/2 trillion $$$ yearly....
We send Africa 6 billion $$$ each year, we give Egypt 16 F-16 fighter planes, a few free billions there , who's objecting ....NOBODY...!!!( which will wind up being used against us, more dead U.S. military) over one million U.S. troops, 3 my close buddies died with their spurting blood all over me)
obummer is a muslim, everybody knows it, so why aren't the FBI or U.S. Deputy Marshalls office doing something ????
Supremes are old men, I'm older, but its true...they are NOT on our side...Ch. justice Roberts swore he wants to destroy the U.S. Constitution...Does anybody ever read what's available ??? I have to go and puke...!!!

I'm to darn old to do anything now, but, I don't like : just blogging, --that's B.S. , what we need is planning and ACTION...Enough of this talk and "blogging....Use your heads and V**E everyone out of congress next e******n...regardless...!!! :thumbdown:

an old soldier, still 6'3" 264 lbs, but dis-abled...i've done my time

ABBAsFernando Loc: Ohio

C*******ts pretending to be "educators" have brain washed many Americans into buying the LIE that government makes up the rules for everybody. Today's young people for the most part have zero knowledge of the American Founding fathers or the creation of America. No knowledge of the importance of Christianity in forming the United States Constitution. Ignorant of the importance of the Ten Commandments as given by Moses in the Old Testament being the foundation of Western Society' s laws.

The real reason we FIGHT
The real reason we FIGHT...

The Kenyan's administration ....

Want our weapons? Come and take them!

Yankee Clipper

BIGEAGLE wrote:

The sad part is in reality, ..we simply don't hav... (show quote)

BigEagle, get involved in precinct politics, that would be on the local level. If you want more information send me a private email on this site. Most of the precinct seats across the nation are not filled, all we need to do is fill them with like minded individuals and then we can take over the Republican County Executive Committees and then the state party. If you attempt to do this be aware you probably won't life long enough to see the change.

BIGEAGLE Loc: Washington State

Yankee Clipper wrote:

BigEagle, get involved in precinct politics, that would be on the local level. If you want more information send me a private email on this site. Most of the precinct seats across the nation are not filled, all we need to do is fill them with like minded individuals and then we can take over the Republican County Executive Committees and then the state party. If you attempt to do this be aware you probably won't life long enough to see the change.

like I said ...I'm now 79.4 years old , been shot 3 times, am disabled...once in Korea and 2 times as a sheriff...I think I have contributed more than my share...its up to those who don't give damn about the country ....so they are going to suffer...I'll be gone...but at least I can stand tall with anyone in this world....I h**e to have one million men die for whats coming...all for nothing...!!!
Those are only interested in "gimme, gimme, gimme...
just like congress....(v**e them ALL out !!!) why should I work...??? I need salt for these "slugs".... :evil:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

BIGEAGLE wrote:

The sad part is in reality, ..we simply don't hav... (show quote)

You ARE NOT to old to do anything. Research your candidates. Volunteer to stuff envelopes at home. Ask what a candidate you support needs that you can do. Only when you, myself and others do the "grunt" work instead of looking for "glory" work will campaigns be successful.

BIGEAGLE Loc: Washington State

AuntiE wrote:

You ARE NOT to old to do anything. Research your candidates. Volunteer to stuff envelopes at home. Ask what a candidate you support needs that you can do. Only when you, myself and others do the "grunt" work instead of looking for "glory" work will campaigns be successful.

Please don't give me your "look for glory b.s." I also happen to have a stroke and am blind in my right eye...would you like the rest of my physical disabilities...? I've contributed to my country and to my neighborhood, and to my God....so your barking at the wrong dog ...get your self some one who has done nothing...for God nor country...I've served very proudly in all I did...!!! :thumbup: