James

So, the other day I was watching my grandfather's dog for him at the park while he sat on a bench. As I was returning with the dog, I saw my grandfather having an argument with a middle-age guy. The guy swung at him, but my grandfather ducked and then picked him up and trew him to the ground. Then, he knee'd him in the face. How did my grandfather do this? What skills did this require?

My question is this: What is the United States' biggest economic problem? Is it healthcare, or social security, or military spending, or one of the many others plaguing our society? Facts and opinions are appreciated.

- Pear tree

- Koala Bear

- Henrietta Lacks

An answer to one or more of these would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

That is, what should we be working hardest to fix? What problem(s) should politicians be trying to address? What cause should have more money or effort put into it than it does now?

Remember Watergate? Iran-contra? Whitewater? The Bay of Pigs? Teapot Dome? Even good old Credit Mobilier? We've had our fair share of corruption, both by the president and his staff, for a century and a half now - and these are only a few of the incidents we know about. Obama should hardly be blamed for doing something that's been done periodically, with increasing frequency, for so long now. By now it's our fault. We need to raise up, make ourselves heard. Apparently the checks-and-balances system just isn't enough. We The People need to do some "checking" of our own, Daniel Shays style. C'mon folks, let's make this a real democracy. Make yourself heard.

I'm looking for rappers that put soul into their raps. Like Pac or Eminem or even underground rappers like Vinnie Paz or Sadistik

A girl told me I had green asteroid testicles. What does she mean by that?

I'm looking for an easy way to make myself more self-confident.

What law makes taxpayers personally liable if they fail to file a federal income tax return? I'll need the name of the law, please and thanks.

I've smoked cigarettes before. In fact, I once bought a pack and smoked three a day for a few days. I noticed that the first one got me lightheaded for about 3 minutes. The second did this to a lesser extent, and the third had almost no effect on me. What, then, is the point in a raging cigarette addiction, to the tune of one or two packs a day? I can almost understand addiction to other drugs - used as a method of escape, drugs like cocaine, heroin or even marijuana produce dramatic changes in consciousness for extended periods. Cigarettes do next to NOTHING, except cause a lot of cancer and cost a lot of money. Can anyone, smokers or non-smokers, justify this addiction that is perhaps the most widespread addiction the world has ever seen? Could someone please tell me why?

It's blatantly clear that most politicians lie, liberal or conservative. American society and economy both suck, and neither of these schools of thought have helped it very much in the last 50 years. What's the point in debating liberal-vs.-conservative if they're BOTH ineffective? Does anyone agree, or am I alone in this?

If so, how much do they cost?

What are some great tunes to listen to while gone off some good bud? Can be any genre and artist.

I mean, really, how can astrological signs tell you ANYTHING about a person? When has a person's birth month had anything to do with the person themselves? AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?

1: Do you believe global warming is occuring?

2: If so, do you believe humans are at least partially responsible?

Let's say, for the sake of argument, they're both in their prime. No weapons, just a hand-to-hand fight. Who would win?

I'm in my late teens and waiting to hit that growth spurt but... It doesn't seem like it's coming. I haven't grown significantly since I was about 12. What could be causing this, besides genetics?

What's the best extreme metal band to go to for some shred-tastic guitar? Along the lines of Revocation, Gorod, Arsis (pre-Knight exodus), etc.