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Rick R
Hey! My name is Rick... I'm twenty years old and self educated I like to engage others in debate and sometimes revel in the controversy I evoke but always try to stay level headed and aware of my surroundings... I enjoy a challenge on any level which is why I ask and answer anything and everything that I believe needs to be asked or answered... I teach kids and teenagers in my area armed and unarmed tactics in martial arts and I also tutor students at the local college. I do this for no charge because knowledge is power and there seems to be such a shortage of it in this day and age... I also think that teaching fullfils a kind of void I've always felt in my state of mind...
How would you improve the penal/ justice system in America? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY, PLEASE?
Justice in modern America is a joke. There are no concrete legal statutes, and politics play such a large role in the judicial system that virtually every ruling is compromised. And the penal system is just a way to keep aberrant personalities at a distance from the public who find them offensive or discomforting. But the public dime pays for it, so in the end the innocent and law-abiding citizens of this country bear the burden of supporting the criminals, just so we don't have to look at them. How would YOU improve the system, if given the chance and authority?
4 AnswersLaw Enforcement & Police9 years agoAre there any non-Biblical historical or archaeological references to Jesus?
I ask for non-Biblical references because I am seeking impartiality. Since the Bible is designed to be a veritable Christian propaganda hand-book all it can get me in these regards are pseudo-historical vagaries. I am seeking verification (if such a thing does exist) of his life and times on Earth. LINK WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL:) EASIEST 10 POINTS YOU COULD EVER NET
2 AnswersReligion & Spirituality10 years agoHas Rick Perry ever explained why he switched from being a Democrat to being a Republican?
This is meant to be a slam. I believe that a truly informed public can shape a better future for their country, so if there is a better alternative to Obama, we owe it to ourselves to at least know our options. Perry was originally a Democratic Senator in Texas. Then, he announced his switch in the late 80's. Does anybody know WHY he did that?
3 AnswersCivic Participation10 years agoHelp! I re-installed my Windows cuz it was running slow, and now my computer says it can't find my LAN card!?
What should I do? Could I have physically knocked it out, or do I just need to do something with my settings? I'm not very tech-saavy, so please bear with me, sorry if it seems a little vague.
1 AnswerComputer Networking10 years agoIs it true that WI is now the only state in the union that isn't in debt?
I've been hearin some people say that, and I'm not sure that I believe them, but I honestly dont know.
4 AnswersGovernment10 years agoIf Michele Bachman says that earthquakes and hurricanes are "god talking" how did she respond to Pat Robertson?
and his insinuations regarding 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina, and other such negatively impactful events on American soil? Seriously, I want to know. If you can give sources for your answers, and cite them it would be greatly appreciated. In fact, the first person to do so automatically gets best answer.
7 AnswersPolitics10 years agoWould you advocate the abolition of lobbying in our government? Why or why not?
Would it not stand to reason that if our 'elected officials' did not have to contend with corporate politics detracting from their governing efforts that they may be able to perform more efficiently?
7 AnswersCivic Participation10 years agoWas Jesus baptized in a large crowd?
I've heard a few conflicting accounts of the details of his baptism,I was just wondering.
5 AnswersReligion & Spirituality10 years agoWhat kind of hot sauce should I use for baked hot wings?
Every time I try to make baked hot wings, they dont come out right. I don't know if the cooking process just neutralizes the spice in the sauce or what, but I'm getting kind of annoyed. Are there any sauces out there that would remain spicy thru the baking process?
5 AnswersCooking & Recipes10 years agoquestion about my brakes, please help.?
I've got a 96 Toyota Avalon XLS. When I pump the brake pedal, it has a lot less pressure behind it than it used to. I've noticed that when I pump my brakes, my front left brake and my back right brake don't react. Could I fix that by replacing the brake line?
5 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs10 years agoIs there anything I should watch out for in an auto-repair place?
Like, are there any outward signs that may suggest I wouldn't or shouldn't want to do business with them. I've heard ppl say things like, if there is a lot oil on the floor, but is there anything else to watch out for?
3 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs10 years agoHow can I make store-bought sausage gravy a little thicker?
5 AnswersCooking & Recipes10 years agoCan anybody give me semi-detailed list of the accomplishments of President George W. Bush?
Please bear in mind, this is an entirely un-biased question. I know that he was not exactly a great President, but at the same time, I also know that that there was some pretty useful legislation passed during his presidency that was greatly over-shadowed by his adiministration's handling of the post-9/11 world, and the subsequesnt 'War on Terror'. I aim to develop a better perspective on recent American history with this question, not to exalt OR insult the man or his actions. Serious answers only, please, and links are VERRRY helpful. Thanks, yall:)
5 AnswersGovernment1 decade agoAre there any natural male aphrodisiacs?
I've been experiencing a decreased sex drive lately. I know that part of it is because of stress, but I was wondering if there was anything out there that I could use or do that could help bring back my drive.
Men's Health1 decade agoDo those people who believe in separation of church and state also believe that religious institutions ought?
to be tax exempt? Why or why not?
4 AnswersGovernment1 decade agoDo those people who believe in separation of church and state also believe that religious institutions ought?
to be tax exempt? Why or why not?
2 AnswersOther - Politics & Government1 decade ago