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Last man on moon, other space leaders backing Romney
Fri Jan 27, 2012
- My gosh! Why anyone in their right mind believes it should take that long to "go back" to the moon needs to question what the hold up is, that is if the United States indeed go to the moon in the first place.
Ahead in new polls, Romney aims for Newt knockout
Sun Jan 29, 2012
- They will make him "defend and answer for his failed policies" huh? OK....Tell me what Obama has done that qualifies as "failed policies" as you people like to say? And remember, you must define what each policy is in order for it to be up for consideration for failure.
Ahead in new polls, Romney aims for Newt knockout
Sun Jan 29, 2012
- I can't wait for one of these jackasses to get on the stage with Obama and defend all of the garbage they've been spewing on the campaign trail about him and his views/policies.
Obama declares 'we've come too far to turn back now'
Tue Jan 24, 2012
- If you're not making over a million dollars a year, you'd be a damned fool to vote for anyone but Obama! Obama/Clinton 2012
Iran sentences US man to death for spying
Mon Jan 9, 2012
- This is for the fools that are questioning mine and so many others line of thinking on this page. Military veteran here that has served 3 tours on the front lines. Rank, name, serial#.
Iran sentences US man to death for spying
Mon Jan 9, 2012
- Kornfed and trust....You two are what's wrong with the educational system in this country. C'mon man! Read the article people.
Iran sentences US man to death for spying
Mon Jan 9, 2012
- Damn! Is it really so hard for some of you people to understand????? Let's look at the facts from the article, because some seem to not actually read anything but headlines and start making comments based off of that. 1. He got caught by Iranian authorities.
Tanker plows toward cut-off Alaska city
Sat Jan 7, 2012
- Just because the tanker is flying a Russian flag doesn't mean it's Russian! It very well could be an American company, that for tax purposes have decided to sail this tanker under the Russian flag. Also, MBeaty is absolutely correct.
Tanker plows toward cut-off Alaska city
Sat Jan 7, 2012
- The Coast Guard has more the one Icebreaker in service. The article saying only one is in service is very misleading.
Tanker plows toward cut-off Alaska city
Sat Jan 7, 2012
- Dick, American companies sail ships under other country flags all the time and vice/versa. It's all about taxes. Also, there are more than one type of icebreaker and the story saying there's only one in service by the USCG is very misleading.

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momus 2009,
Thank you! I laughed so hard I cried regarding your comment on the American stranded in the Ukraine. Really needed that!
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t's NOT about FEAR, it's about FACT! When former Muslims are warning you, when all you need to do is read some history (and the history of Islam, including the PRESENT, is dim and violent) clearly there's something substantial for those with the brains to reason.

Do you want Sharia law? Most Muslims state that this is what they want, it not a secret. If that's what you like, then go to Saudi Arabia, but don't be telling us that Islam means our country no harm b/c the FACTS make you a liar.
— Watson!

RE: the comment about my son.

Thanks Momus I will and thank you for your service. :)
— Eris2010

See! This is what's wrong with our government! You see these charges on her and say, well, that's not as bad as this guy! Well, you know what?? NONE OF IT SHOULD HAPPEN!! On either side!! And, no matter how small the charge, they should be charged and kicked out! It is because of Americans (I guess you are) like you that our entire system has gotten this way! IF WE HAVE TO OBEY EVERY LAW, SO SHOULD THEY!!! In fact, they should be held to a higher standard! This has gotten ridiculous! "Well, it's not so bad that she helped a bank even though she had a personal interest in it." YES IT IS!!! You better believe it is!!! Good grief! It needs to start at the top and get on down the line! Whoever is guilty needs to get the proverbial boot! It is this kind of attitude that is going to bring about another revolution! WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!
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Momus 2009:

When I was in (1975-1985) the smoking lamp was lighted throughout the ship most of the time except during special evolutions (e.g. refueling, ammunition handling, GQ) and in particular spaces (magazines, fuel transfer areas, berthing spaces after lights-out (although this last tended to be rather sporadically enforced).), however it was ALWAYS out topside after dark due to darken ship rules.

Your comment seems to indicate that when you were on a ship one HAD to go to weather decks to smoke (yes? no?). Taken to it's logical conclusion this seems to imply that there would be no place to smoke between dusk and dawn.

I'm interested - is this the case or was/is some other arrangement made? Perhaps someone on a ship now would care to comment.
— jbowler