Narcissism: self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects…
Codependency: a type of dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables another person's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.
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My political rant for today is...
Somebody fell asleep at the switch, and I fear it is US!!!
Does everyone understand that our current health care system, in which the health care providers all get together with the insurance companies to work out how much will be paid for what, is simply a giant system of price-fixing? The insurers and the providers all get together at conventions in places like Las Vegas, and decide what will cost how much. There's all kinds of give-here, take-there.
August 15, 1996:
Bob Dole accepts his nomination at the Republican National Convention
I distinctly recall, after hearing his speech, all I could think was, "YES! This is the man we need for president," for I had not heard such inspiring speech since Ronald Reagan used to say, "I'm Ronald Reagan, and I believe with all my heart that..."
Young people today don't get it.
When I was young, sometimes it seemed like old people just didn't get it. Their opinions often seemed either irrelevant or inapplicable. My grandfather occasionally would pontificate about someone's lack of character as demonstrated by their behavior in a given circumstance. Things that were offensive to him just didn't bother me that much. I would think to myself, "That's old fashioned. People don't relate to each other on that basis anymore."
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Almighty God, from this pulpit of stone The American People render thanksgiving and praise for the new era of civilization brought forth upon this continent. Centuries of tyrannical oppression sent to these shores, God-fearing men to seek in freedom the guidance of the Benevolent Hand in the progress toward wisdom, goodness toward men, and piety toward God.
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I ran across this statement while perusing the Federalist Papers.
I think so. I think they pay WAY BEYOND their fair share. I think that stealing from them in the name of CLASS ENVY is the most deplorable facet of our immoral tax system! I'm not rich, by the "standards" set forth by our socialist leaders, who seem to think they are somehow enhanced in their wisdom in determining what's best for all of us. Furthermore, I resent the fact that every attempt made by myself (or anyone, for that matter) to improve my financial situation shall be mitigated and discouraged through taxation. If I work hard to improve my home, I am taxed on the basis of my hom