Who are you?

[uwmgdman]

111. Do you believe in global warming?
.....Until a catastrophic atmospheric event occurs (large meteor impact, massive volcanic eruptions, anything that fills the atmosphere with solar-blocking material) that will reverse the process slowing it down is about all one can hope to do.

Or the warming of the planet stops warm ocean currents from transporting heat poleward, like the Gulf Stream and ironically triggers an ice age. I really think that was amuse me for some reason, that would define irony.

 

[trinitone]

Ever been on the "secret" subway system in DC?

I don't know that I would call it a subway exactly.

 

[todd_k]

What's with all the Libertarians? You would think more would be elected based on this small (very small) sampling.

 

[Fish]

I am new here I guess this is a good introduction.

1. How old are you? 32
2. Marital status - married
3. Do you have kids? 2 girls 6 & almost 3
4. Where do you live? Woodland, CA. I am from Santa Fe NM
5. What is your occupation? Architectural Illustrator
6. Do you smoke? Quit 5 years ago.
7. What way do you "lean" politically? To the left mostly because of social issues. In reality I think we should have the whole should we tax or not thing worked out a little better. It should be studied and researched and not left up to opinion polls.
8. Are you religious? I used to study the practicle elments of a spiritual life but I guess I lost the spark. More interested in just being a good dad and getting by.
9. What do you drive? Rav 4. In my mind its a cool truck or something. Really I don't fantasise about cars that much but I do wish I had something cooler. A 64 dodge Power Wagon. A jeep. Hmm...
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.) I work for myself, I have a wife 2 kids not sure if I have a real personality anymore. I don't talk with people very much.
11. Do you believe in global warming? Yes. I have seen the glaciers in Alaska melting. Yes I believe it is man made.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. When used to drink "anti-socially" I would drink a "prarie fire" which was a 1/2 shot of tequlla and 1/2 tabasco. I also spent years of my life dreaming of being a hermit.

 

[user 574]

1. How old are you?
45
2. Marital status
Yep, 25 years. Bucked the statistics for H.S. sweet heart marriages.
3. Do you have kids?
1 boy 21 in the Air Force (Hampton, VA) and 1 girl 18 attending NAU (Flagstaff)
4. Where do you live?
A cheesehead from Milwaukee at heart but hate the cold. Tucson now.
5. What is your occupation?
IT Director who wishes he could just be an IT geek again.
6. Do you smoke?
Quit in 2003 now firmly addicted to Nicorette gum.
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
Was a right winger but hate em all lately. Conservative but concerned over the gap of haves/have nots.
8. Are you religious?
Was but not as much as I used to. Won't whine, but a lot of crap has happened...
9. What do you drive?
2007 Mazda 3, 2003 Mazda Tribute. Not a huge Mazda fan, just happened that way.
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
Can be outgoing or quiet but not shy. Tend to think before I yap but also opinionated on something I'm passionate about.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
I believe we are having an affect but to what % is difficult to say. Earth is cyclical anyway. We aren't killing the planet and to think we could is rather arrogant. Only the sun blowing up or some other event not on this earth could do that (meteor our size, shift of solar system position). The worst damage we could do is kill ourselves off (Nuc's). Earth would come back just fine and some other "thing" would rule the planet. Maybe its earthworms next. Did I mention opinionated sometimes above?
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
Became a grandpa Oct/06. I had hair like the wedding singer for a period of time in the 80's & my wife had this wierd mulletish looking hair. We were so HOT!

 

[user 574]

10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
Outgoing, sometimes rather cynical, some say I have a dry sense of humor.

I don't think people should be rescued when they fall through thin ice, it's called natural selection.

Really?

 

[the_bird]

12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
Became a grandpa Oct/06. I had hair like the wedding singer for a period of time in the 80's & my wife had this wierd mulletish looking hair. We were so HOT!

Pictures, please! I need to see the chick-mullet.

 

[user 574]

Pictures, please! I need to see the chick-mullet.

Very tempting. I might just do that but if she found out . I'm lucky though, I got a trophy wife so I'll have to share another pic as well.

 

[homebrewer_99]

OK, but remember...you asked for it...

1. How old are you? 52

2. Marital status…yes.

3. Do you have kids? None of my own. Wife has 3 daughters (all married before I came along), 6 grandkids (actually would have been 8, but &#8230 and 4 great grandkids.

4. Where do you live? In a nice house…

5. What is your occupation? DAC – Dept of the Army Civilian. GS-12 equivalent to a Major. Retiring in less than 2.5 years. Currently, I am the Equipment Specialist for the M109A6 Paladin 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer. I used to be a LAR where I played with all the Army’s weapons…all small arms, mortars, Bradley, Abram, towed artillery, et al.

6. Do you smoke? Quit March 5, 1990.

7. What way do you "lean" politically? I consider myself a Conservatively Liberal Radical.

8. Are you religious? Raised Roman Catholic. Was going to be a priest at one time. So I know a lot about the contents of the Bible. They couldn’t answer certain questions I had as a youngster so I figured “In the beginning…” was a lot like “Once upon a time…” and consider the Vatican to be the first Mafia since Christianity is not about what Jesus taught, but what Paul thought it was supposed to be…then Erasmus, then Augustine, then Luther….besides, Jesus basically practiced Buddhism. Other than that I don’t have an opinion one way or another. If it works for you…go for it.

9. What do you drive? Black ‘99 Pontiac Grand Am and a white ’03 Grand Prix.

10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.) I’m probably the most extroverted introvert you’ve ever met…and a joker.

11. Do you believe in global warming? Yes, and global cooling also…I think it’s just a bunch of experts (I detest that word – its definition means “guessers”&#8230 who climb aboard on persons opinion. The Earth has gone through so many of these that it’s not funny. So, are we causing it? Probably to some extent, but I think nature has a way of protecting itself…unfortunately, the correction process could include mankind’s extinction. How are we to know?

12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.

a. I like conspiracy theories. Mostly because all rumors and conspiracies in my lifetime have been 99% true. The only exceptions are from politicians people who claim they are “not guilty”. The people who put them down are the real conspiracy theorists who want us to believe something different.

b. I think we should press for a constitutional amendment that states a politician is not allowed to speak unless they are hooked up to a polygraph and must answer every question the public asks without starting off with phrases like “…the committee…” . “Excuse me, sir? A simple “yes” or “no” answer will suffice”. “Now, did you take any bribes?” Can you explain to the public how you turned your annual salary of $180,000.00 into $27 million over the past 2 years?”

c. Oil is not a fossil fuel. On the microscopic level there are no fossils in it. Oil is a substance the Earth produces naturally. It has always been there. It will always be there. There never has been or ever will be a fuel shortage unless it’s man-made (not refining it).

d. I believe aliens exist and Osama is dead.

e. I think the American education sucks and does not prepare anyone for life. Everyone should be taught how to shop, cook, learn how banking works (checking/savings accounts, credit cards, etc.), how to change a tire and do oil changes, oh, yeah, and home brew.

f. College and health care should be free. Our tax $$$ goes to too many other places outside of this country. Let’s feed and shelter ours first. Politicians have no right to spend our money in ways the public does not want it spent…they only get away with it because they have us believing we gave them that right. We did not.

g. I think there are way too many greedy people in the world…OK, in the US…and most of them are in DC. It’s easy to pass a law you don’t have to follow.

h. I’m for televised public executions. Jail/prison is not a deterrent. Gun control only regulates legal owners. That is wrong. Everyone, except felons, should be able to carry a gun. Not knowing if someone is strapped themselves is a crime deterrent.

i. Food is no longer food. All we are eating is additives (sugar, salt, preservatives) with an essence of the actual product we are paying for. Too many chemicals are sold mainstream that are causing a majority of all the illnesses in the world…which should entitle you to free health care. I think there’s nothing wrong with cloned meat as long as the politicians eat it for 10 years prior to releasing it to the public…just to make sure it’s safe.

…end of chapter 1…

 

[JnJ]

1. How old are you?
42
2. Marital status
Yes, another highschool romance success. will be 22 years this year.
3. Do you have kids?
two daughters, 1 20 yrs in the Navy, other 17 graduates this year going to college YA!!
4. Where do you live?
San Antonio, TX
5. What is your occupation?
Instructor for the Army Medical Department Center and School (retired Army, now DA civilian)
6. Do you smoke?
quit coming up on 13 years
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
a little right
8. Are you religious?
I have a religion, but I'm not a close follower
9. What do you drive?
00 Dodge Stratus, 02 Dodge Ram
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
Reserved until I get to know you.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
No.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
You get what you see, I don't think I have any "secrets".

 

[Pumbaa]

What's with all the Libertarians? You would think more would be elected based on this small (very small) sampling.

Libertarians (like myself) are boarderline anarchists so we dont organize very well. IMHO we are too much of idealists and not enuff of realists and want everything fixed now! . . . from what I have seen Id say We (as a group) dont seem to want to accept small changes in the right direction over a period of time.

I've tried to get involved in the local party here on a few levels and everytime I try it appears to me like it's an exercize in hearding cats

No offense Buford, Hope ya get in and get some stuff fixed . . . and hurry up about it

 

[the_bird]

I'm sympathetic towards Libertarians, and agree with a lot of stuff about small government (although a lot of libertarians tend to go a little too extreme, in my opinion). But, I'm too pragmatic a person to vote Libertarian.

Besides, wouldn't you think there might be a correlation between homebrewing and Libertarian sentiments?

 

[Brewiz]

b. I think we should press for a constitutional amendment that states a politician is not allowed to speak unless they are hooked up to a polygraph and must answer every question the public asks without starting off with phrases like “…the committee…” . “Excuse me, sir? A simple “yes” or “no” answer will suffice”. “Now, did you take any bribes?” Can you explain to the public how you turned your annual salary of $180,000.00 into $27 million over the past 2 years?”

c. Oil is not a fossil fuel. On the microscopic level there are no fossils in it. Oil is a substance the Earth produces naturally. It has always been there. It will always be there. There never has been or ever will be a fuel shortage unless it’s man-made (not refining it).

d. I believe aliens exist and Osama is dead.

e. I think the American education sucks and does not prepare anyone for life. Everyone should be taught how to shop, cook, learn how banking works (checking/savings accounts, credit cards, etc.), how to change a tire and do oil changes, oh, yeah, and home brew.

f. College and health care should be free. Our tax $$$ goes to too many other places outside of this country. Let’s feed and shelter ours first. Politicians have no right to spend our money in ways the public does not want it spent…they only get away with it because they have us believing we gave them that right. We did not.

g. I think there are way too many greedy people in the world…OK, in the US…and most of them are in DC. It’s easy to pass a law you don’t have to follow.

h. I’m for televised public executions. Jail/prison is not a deterrent. Gun control only regulates legal owners. That is wrong. Everyone, except felons, should be able to carry a gun. Not knowing if someone is strapped themselves is a crime deterrent.

i. Food is no longer food. All we are eating is additives (sugar, salt, preservatives) with an essence of the actual product we are paying for. Too many chemicals are sold mainstream that are causing a majority of all the illnesses in the world…which should entitle you to free health care. I think there’s nothing wrong with cloned meat as long as the politicians eat it for 10 years prior to releasing it to the public…just to make sure it’s safe.

…end of chapter 1…

RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!

 

[Pumbaa]

Ditto 99, except on

'c' I am big on bio desil, ethonol, and hydrogen becuase I want to watch the oil producers eat oil and then see how much **** they can stir up

'd' I want to see both

'f' natural selection is kinda fun to watch and too many stupid people are in college for me to pay for them, but lets keep what we got $$ wise "in the family". I'm big on taking care of your own first and the rest of the world later

 

[Torchiest]

1. How old are you?
30 & 1/2
2. Marital status
Engaged
3. Do you have kids?
Not yet
4. Where do you live?
A couple miles away from the Johnson Space Center outside of Houston
5. What is your occupation?
Bartender at a pub! Jealous?
6. Do you smoke?
Only second hand
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
very libertarian: do whatever you want but leave me alone, and the government sucks btw
8. Are you religious?
Not at all. The closest thing I have to religion is my daily yoga workouts.
9. What do you drive?
1997 Ford F-150
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
Somewhat reserved, but more outgoing than I used to be. That's what happens when you work in a bar for years and years.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
I believe that the earth is getting a little warmer, but not that it's a major disaster in the making. I also believe we'll be able to overcome any problems with new technology, not by regressing to a more primitive state of existence.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
I was a vegetarian for more than twelve years, but now I'm back on the meat teat.

 

[Buford]

Besides, wouldn't you think there might be a correlation between homebrewing and Libertarian sentiments?

Well, I know that one of the past Libertarian national party chairs, a UVA professor, is an all-grain brewer. Never had a chance to try any of his beers but he's up here in Richmond fairly often since the state party chairman lives here (and the state chair is my campaign manager... I really need to get some stuff to him campaign related...)

 

[Dude]

1. How old are you?
33
2. Marital status
Married, second one
3. Do you have kids?
2 daughters, 11 and 12. They live in MN with their mother. 1 step-son, age 6. He lives about 30 minutes away from us so we get him every other weekend. He tries my patience dearly.
4. Where do you live?
Originally WI, but the military has moved me to 4 different countries and 6 different states. Currently in Hampton, VA.
5. What is your occupation?
Air Force meterologist. Currently schooling to be an auto mechanic in the after-life.
6. Do you smoke?
Nope.
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
Politics and all political parties are for the birds, IMHO. I hate it.
8. Are you religious?
Grew up Roman Catholic, went to catholic school up to 8th grade. That said, I do not remember the last time I was in a church for other than a funeral. I would definitely say I am spiritual, but that is only because I worship Jack Black.
9. What do you drive?
2006 "Jeep Green" Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
I would say shy until I get to know you, then I become a loud mouthed prick. People have called me stuck-up before because I'll never be the first to introduce myself or talk to you. I am also probably the most impatient person you'll ever meet.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
I certainly do. And we are in trouble.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
I grew up on a dairy farm and I despise MILK. I'll have it with cereal, or cook with it, but put a glass of it in front of me and YUCK. Disgusting. We throw away more milk in our house than gets drunk. I routinely throw 3/4 of a gallon down the drain.

 

[Dude]

5. What is your occupation?
Research Meteorologist

What does one do in this occupation? (other than research the weather, smartasses)

Do you work at the university?

 

[homebrewer_99]

Ditto 99, except on

'c' I am big on bio desil, ethonol, and hydrogen becuase I want to watch the oil producers eat oil and then see how much **** they can stir up

'd' I want to see both

'f' natural selection is kinda fun to watch and too many stupid people are in college for me to pay for them, but lets keep what we got $$ wise "in the family". I'm big on taking care of your own first and the rest of the world later

I know a little about bio-fuel also...I'm in corn country...

Bio-fuel is corn beer at 10% alcohol and mixed with some fuel to screw up the taste. It is very expensive to make. As for the E85...how many cars are there that can run it?

Unfortunately, we'll never be free of foreign oil. Incidently, I read the REAL reason we took Saddam out was because he wanted to trade oil for Euros. We (the US) made it a universal ruling that all oil be traded in American $$$ dollars. One of our biggest worries is that CHina will want to turn theirs in. That would bankrupt this country is less than 1 minute.

Brewiz...thanks.

 

[Torchiest]

I'm sympathetic towards Libertarians, and agree with a lot of stuff about small government (although a lot of libertarians tend to go a little too extreme, in my opinion). But, I'm too pragmatic a person to vote Libertarian.

Besides, wouldn't you think there might be a correlation between homebrewing and Libertarian sentiments?

If everyone who was too "pragmatic" to vote Libertarian would just do it, they'd have a chance. Anyway, one single vote will never make a difference, so why not vote your conscience? Hehe, not to turn this into anything TOO political, mind you. :cross:

And yes, I think libertarianism and the D.I.Y. sentiment go together like chocolate and peanut butter.

 

[skeeordye11]

1. How old are you? 25
2. Marital status. Single
3. Do you have kids? Not yet
4. Where do you live? Buffalo, NY
5. What is your occupation? Athletic Trainer
6. Do you smoke? Unfortunately
7. What way do you "lean" politically? Don't do politics, but I feel people should be able to make their own decisions. Whatever makes you Happy is what I say.
8. Are you religious? Don't like people telling what to think and believe, I'll figure it out for myself thank you very much.
9. What do you drive? 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (Damn GMs)
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.) I tend to keep to myself until I am around people that I know I can trust.
11. Do you believe in global warming? All I know is that I live in Buffalo, and we had no snow until after the new year. There's just something not right about that, and I think we are partially to blame.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. I really enjoy movies about the end of the world. There is always something about them that I feel is very believable.

 

[ill.literate]

1. How old are you?
I'll be 34, two weeks from today.
2. Marital status
Divorced, and involved with an amazing woman.
3. Do you have kids?
Three. My oldest is 6, and I have 20-month old twins, one boy, one girl.
4. Where do you live?
North Chicago Burbs, or as I like to call it, the DMZ between IL and WI.
5. What is your occupation?
Newspaper reporter, aspiring fiction writer, thinking about scrapping my day job and studying to become a cop.
6. Do you smoke?
I have in the past, but never regularly. I've been known to enjoy a good cigar from time to time.
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
Socially, just left of center, but not by much. Libertarian ideals appeal greatly to me, I just wish the party was stronger.
8. Are you religious?
About beer, yes. I wouldn't call myself very religious, but I believe in God, Jesus and non-denominational Christianity.
9. What do you drive?
1996 Dodge Stratus, 120,000 miles on it, and paid for. The price is right.
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
In high school I was so introverted that people thought I was a snob because I wouldn't talk to them. I still am to a degree, but working in journalism has pretty much forced me out of my shell. It still takes me a bit to warm up, especially in a crowd or around new people, but when I do, watch out. I highly believe in the power of laughter as therapy, and if I'm around, there will be laughter.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
I do, but I'm not running around screaming like chicken little. I'm an avid outdoorsman, so the environment is ultra important to me.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
Unlike the rest of the freaks around here, I only have two nipples.

 

[SwAMi75]

1. How old are you? 31
2. Marital status: Married to a babe
3. Do you have kids? 1 4 year old boy
4. Where do you live? Look under my avatar
5. What is your occupation? USAF Technical Sergeant/Chief, Weather Station Operations, Tinker AFB, OK
6. Do you smoke? Cigars.....quit cigarettes 3 mos ago.
7. What way do you "lean" politically? All over the place, but registered Democrat.
8. Are you religious? No
9. What do you drive? 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4. Both economical and practical.
10. What would you consider your personality? Reserved until I get to know you. I like to think I have a decent sense of humor.
11. Do you believe in global warming? Yes.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. I'm hung like a bull hamster. I've never seen E.T. I can touch my nose with my tongue.

 

[uwmgdman]

What does one do in this occupation? (other than research the weather, smartasses)

Do you work at the university?

I work on campus as part of the Space Science and Engineering Center at UW.

I work on the next generation GOES satellites. I'm not an engineer so I don't do the building or physical design part of satellites, but our group works on figuring out what parts of the visible through infrared the satellites need to measure and develop algorithms using the satellite data to improve short-term forecasting. The group I'm working on is developing nowcasting products for aviation and severe weather forecasting. I like it because it combines aspects of forecasting and satellites. I liked forecasting, but hated my company and missed the research work I did as an undergrad, so I went back to school and got my MS for this job. Living close to home is a huge plus too, we get to see my friends and family much more often.

 

[uwmgdman]

Really?

Never would have guessed right? I just get so sick of hearing about someone falling through the ice when it was open water 3 days ago. Let's see, the lake was open Monday, I think I'll go walk across today. Some people just don't think. Then 15 rescue people have to go in after him.

 

[sause]

1. How old are you? 23
2. Marital status: No
3. Do you have kids? No
4. Where do you live? Menomonee F**kin Falls Baby!
5. What is your occupation? Student, Liquor Store Occupant
6. Do you smoke? Started to smoke a pipe the day I turned 18, now only once in a while.
7. What way do you "lean" politically? Another Libertarian here.
8. Are you religious? Raised Roman Catholic, now still believe but don't go to church.
9. What do you drive? 1997 Dodge Intrepid, I don't want a car that I can't sit in comfortably in the back seat.
10. What would you consider your personality? Fairly out going, I really get going when I have a friend along.
11. Do you believe in global warming? Is it warming yes. Is it all people's fault no.
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. People call me crazy, but for the wrong reasons. When I meet people they like me for a while, then they dislike like me, then they figure out what I have been saying all along and bam they like me again. And I suck at spelling.

 

[olllllo]

Had to happen.

1. How old are you? A policeman knew my name
2. Marital status My heart is like a broken cup
3. Do you have kids? How can I measure up to anyone now
4. Where do you live? Where love falls from the trees
5. What is your occupation? Eleven hours in the Tin Pan God, there's got to be another way
6. Do you smoke? I spit out like a sewer hole
7. What way do you "lean" politically? I remember throwin' punches around And preachin' from my chair
8. Are you religious? God, there's got to be another way
9. What do you drive? I took the tube back out of town
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.) I felt a little like a dying clown With a streak of Rin Tin Tin
11. Do you believe in global warming? I staggered back to the underground And the breeze blew back my hair
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. I woke up in a Soho doorway


Maybe the real one later

 

[Dude]

Had to happen.

1. How old are you? A policeman knew my name
2. Marital status My heart is like a broken cup
3. Do you have kids? How can I measure up to anyone now
4. Where do you live? Where love falls from the trees
5. What is your occupation? Eleven hours in the Tin Pan God, there's got to be another way
6. Do you smoke? I spit out like a sewer hole
7. What way do you "lean" politically? I remember throwin' punches around And preachin' from my chair
8. Are you religious? God, there's got to be another way
9. What do you drive? I took the tube back out of town
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.) I felt a little like a dying clown With a streak of Rin Tin Tin
11. Do you believe in global warming? I staggered back to the underground And the breeze blew back my hair
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess. I woke up in a Soho doorway


Maybe the real one later

WTF? :cross:

 

[olllllo]

http://www.lyrics007.com/The Who Lyrics/Who Are You Lyrics.html

 

[Brewtopia]

1. How old are you?
43
2. Marital status
Married 17 years
3. Do you have kids?
Nope
4. Where do you live?
Seattle WA
5. What is your occupation?
Facilities Manager
6. Do you smoke?
A cigar on occasion
7. What way do you "lean" politically?
A card carrying member of the Apathetic Party
8. Are you religious?
Not a church going Christian but I am a believer.
9. What do you drive?
SWMBO mostly drives it but we have a 2000 Mazda Miata. The color is "Evolution Orange". To me it looks like the color of beer! Great car for our yearly road trips. I don't think I could own a car that the top wouldn't come off.
10. What would you consider your personality? (outgoing, shy, bubbly, etc.)
Tend to be an observer in social situations where I don't know a lot of people. Once I know you though, I'm pretty outgoing.
11. Do you believe in global warming?
Yes
12. Tell us something about yourself that we'd never guess.
Tried my hand at stand up comedy when I was in my early 20's. played a few clubs in the Portland OR area (where I grew up.) Did this for about a year but it was just too stressful.