Life is full of choices. We can choose to be angry over the - past or move on and enjoy the

Posted: Nov 21st, 2017 - 4:31 am In Reply to: People who can figure out how to deal with life's problems - are happier, including the past.

freedoms we have. I have met many people who have overcome real problems, health and financial. They are an inspiration.

I have a friend who just published a book on Amazon. He interviewed homeless people for several years (he was homeless himself at one point, now he owns a jewelry business).

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Do you know any Native Americans - Maybe an apology is in order (Views: 1315, 2017-11-19, 11:09 am)
- Do you mean Fauxcohontas? - sm (Views: 921, 2017-11-19, 11:25 am)
  - Puhleez! - Historian (Views: 608, 2017-11-19, 12:43 pm)
  - The disrespect towards Native Americans - sm (Views: 499, 2017-11-19, 2:56 pm)
  - "That we here, highly resolve that these dead shall not - have died in vain, that this nation under God (Views: 767, 2017-11-19, 3:19 pm)
    - I read an excellent summary on the problem of identity politics, - how it began and it's solution. (Views: 428, 2017-11-21, 2:53 am)
      - The time is long since overdue to stop blaming others - over plights of the past. I (Views: 455, 2017-11-21, 7:50 am)
    - People who can figure out how to deal with life's problems - are happier, including the past. (Views: 475, 2017-11-21, 3:04 am)
      - Life is full of choices. We can choose to be angry over the - past or move on and enjoy the
        We can also choose to be knowledgable or choose to stay ignorant. - SM (Views: 470, 2017-11-21, 6:16 am)
      - My neighbors have the American flag outside and it's - their to show they love their country (Views: 441, 2017-11-21, 7:52 am)
        Their intent does not change the fact. - LOL (Views: 431, 2017-11-21, 8:08 am)
  - Here's a story about a fan who confronted a Muslim - athlete who shot hoops during the national anthem. (Views: 589, 2017-11-19, 3:25 pm)
    - Why his religion is moot. - American (Views: 701, 2017-11-19, 4:15 pm)
    - Funny how they all scream "first amendment rights" - and then disrespect the symbol (Views: 558, 2017-11-19, 4:32 pm)
      - Nice! Thanks for posting. The baseball players look happy. - Nice to see people able to enjoy (Views: 529, 2017-11-19, 4:36 pm)
      - The U.S. military (war) flag represents the First Amendment?! - LOL (Views: 562, 2017-11-19, 4:45 pm)
        People don't hand the American flag outside their home because - it's a "symbol of war." It's b (Views: 502, 2017-11-20, 12:32 am)
        Please learn to read. - LOL (Views: 544, 2017-11-20, 2:59 am)
        EDUCATE Yourself. - SmartOne (Views: 804, 2017-11-20, 3:49 am)
        I learned long ago not to engage when it is futile and with - someone who only wants to be (Views: 494, 2017-11-20, 9:55 am)
        You never took a debate class. - Obviously (Views: 443, 2017-11-20, 4:14 pm)
        This is a perfect example of how some people always - think they are correct about something. (Views: 501, 2017-11-21, 12:11 am)
        Yes, you are. - SM (Views: 757, 2017-11-21, 6:18 am)
        "Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, - and if you gaze into the abyss, (Views: 470, 2017-11-21, 12:17 am)
        Because you know that you're not right; you're wrong. - SM (Views: 509, 2017-11-21, 6:19 am)
        Hey, we just went out and raised the flag on our pole - in the front yard. Guess what, (Views: 412, 2017-11-21, 10:40 am)
        Are you talking to yourself again? - Seems so (Views: 780, 2017-11-21, 4:49 pm)
        Good point. The same people who claim to know so much - about "rights" try to make a (Views: 433, 2017-11-21, 10:18 am)
        Over half of people in Congress today don't know anything - about the Constitution, the Federalists (Views: 481, 2017-11-21, 10:28 am)
        Absolutely LOVE your post - When they go low, you go high (Views: 667, 2017-11-21, 4:48 pm)
        Good advice. - Thanks (Views: 451, 2017-11-22, 12:33 am)
        That's correct. It's just a symbol of patriotism. Happy - Thanksgiving! (Views: 476, 2017-11-20, 9:50 am)
        See the EDUCATE Yourself post. - NotIgnorant (Views: 473, 2017-11-20, 4:16 pm)
        And NOT a symbol of the Bill of Rights. - FactCheck (Views: 756, 2017-11-20, 4:17 pm)
        One thing I've noticed about this board, the same - people who post "facts first" (Views: 462, 2017-11-21, 12:28 am)
        You never hear real FACTS in MSM. - LOL (Views: 482, 2017-11-21, 6:22 am)
        The media is nothing but an arm of the Democrat party. - If it makes you feel good to think (Views: 464, 2017-11-21, 10:36 am)
        And yet - sm (Views: 428, 2017-11-21, 10:44 am)
        How do you know they are not facts based on left-wing - bias? (Views: 415, 2017-11-21, 10:49 am)
        What? - sm (Views: 415, 2017-11-21, 11:09 am)
        I stopped answer a question with another question - when I was in kindergarten. (Views: 402, 2017-11-21, 11:13 am)
        Me thinks your true bias is starting to show.... - ... (Views: 407, 2017-11-21, 10:50 am)
        As is yours. - sm (Views: 682, 2017-11-21, 11:08 am)
        MSM is propaganda. - nm (Views: 453, 2017-11-21, 10:28 am)
        Yes, used to work the sheeple into a frenzy. - LiftingTheVeil (Views: 877, 2017-11-22, 1:02 pm)
        If you want to talk about the Constitution, there are SO MANY - things today that are not in the constitution. (Views: 435, 2017-11-21, 12:51 am)
        Look up AMENDMENT in the dictionary, - LOL (Views: 714, 2017-11-21, 6:26 am)
        Analogy my const law prof gave. - Paralegal (Views: 512, 2017-11-21, 6:45 am)
        Socialism is not in the constitution either. Indivualism - versus collectivism. "When people (Views: 483, 2017-11-21, 10:32 am)
    - Proof that Muslims will NOT assimilate into - American culture. (Views: 815, 2017-11-19, 4:35 pm)
      - Out of respect he could have at least stop playing - while the anthem was played. People (Views: 676, 2017-11-20, 10:22 am)
    - wow...that makes you feel good...sad - sm (Views: 558, 2017-11-19, 4:46 pm)
    - Thanks for the story. It's amazing how identity politics - has ruined America, isn't it? (Views: 720, 2017-11-20, 12:36 am)
      - How many LEGAL immigrants - Question (Views: 610, 2017-11-20, 3:01 am)
        Good point. My guess is none. - nm (Views: 485, 2017-11-20, 10:33 am)
    - They hate this country. Raiders running back - Marshawn Lynch stood for the Mexican (Views: 503, 2017-11-20, 12:51 am)
      - Because he identifies as African, not American. - nm (Views: 460, 2017-11-20, 10:32 am)
        What ridiculous comment. Then, let him play - football for Mexico and get the hell (Views: 469, 2017-11-21, 4:53 pm)
    - He doesn't even have respect for those who want to - honor the anthem. There's no civility anymore (Views: 463, 2017-11-20, 10:07 am)
- The first Thanksgiving was to thank God. It was not - to thank Indians like people are being (Views: 723, 2017-11-19, 2:42 pm)
  - My grandmother was Cherokee from North Carolina. - We believe in God, fly the American flag (Views: 635, 2017-11-19, 2:48 pm)
- I'm not going to let politics ruin my Thanksgiving. - Good grief, can't even have one (Views: 851, 2017-11-19, 2:57 pm)
  - Tis the season of the haters of American values. - They hate everything that is America. (Views: 551, 2017-11-19, 3:03 pm)
  - I didn't post it on Thanksgiving... - nm (Views: 524, 2017-11-19, 4:33 pm)
    - Or, how the Grinch stole Thanksgiving.... - nm (Views: 612, 2017-11-19, 4:44 pm)
    - Thanks for the warning. - I'll pass on your posts. (Views: 585, 2017-11-19, 4:46 pm)
      - Yes, Happy Glutton Day - We the greedy will celebrate!!! (Views: 572, 2017-11-19, 4:47 pm)
        For most Americans - RealityCheck (Views: 511, 2017-11-19, 4:58 pm)
  - Just like the NFL. Can't watch sports anymore w/o - it being politicized. (Views: 727, 2017-11-20, 10:34 am)
- Yeah, I know a native American: Me - sm (Views: 854, 2017-11-19, 10:32 pm)
  - Thank you for this post and Happy Thanksgiving! - nm (Views: 531, 2017-11-20, 12:34 am)
  - Just stop injuring my delusion...just stop - I want to believe (Views: 765, 2017-11-20, 7:20 am)
    - Our country is not perfect, but it has been a blessing - to many people. Why do they still want (Views: 546, 2017-11-20, 10:37 am)
      - Go visit the places they come from and you will see why. - nm (Views: 683, 2017-11-20, 12:40 pm)
        Why don't they go to Canada Britain, Australia, or any other - place?They WANT to come here. (Views: 390, 2017-11-20, 1:47 pm)
        You are sadly misinformed. The countries you mention...sm - VTMT (Views: 445, 2017-11-20, 4:16 pm)
        While that is not true, the point is why do they come to - America if we are so terrible? (Views: 662, 2017-11-21, 12:53 am)
        Canada has better freebies. - nm (Views: 429, 2017-11-21, 12:54 am)
        No, you are sadly informed - XXXX (Views: 400, 2017-11-21, 4:56 pm)
    - Before you go off on a sarcastic rant, why don't you read the post? - OP of subthread (Views: 720, 2017-11-20, 1:08 pm)
      - I did read it and chose sarcasm rather - Than directness (Views: 537, 2017-11-20, 4:04 pm)
        Sad, so sad - for you (Views: 430, 2017-11-21, 6:10 pm)