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I don't believe that citizens who make more money should be punished with higher taxes.

I generally believe that its the responsibilty of the citizens to run the government.

I believe in free market and strong international alliances.

I don't like that my paycheck goes towards people on welfare. I worked 9 hours a day for that. I donate money and time to various charities.

I am pro-life; anti-abortion and anti-death penalty.

I support the right to bear arms. I do not think that revoking the 2nd amendment would help in our war against violence.

but...I AM PRO GAY MARRIAGE! and I hate that so many Republicans are not on board with it. I've stopped eating my favorite fast food EVER because of how strongly I feel.

Are there any Republicans on board with me? When will they catch up with us?!

I swear, some of the girls look too young again in this 2012 Olympics. Does anyone else feel this way?! Don't get me wrong, I had no curves whatsoever when I was 16 but I see their faces and they look 13 or 12. Does anyone agree with me?

If so, how hot? THanks!

I own 2 red eared sliders and they live in the same tank together. They're too young/a little too small (about 3 inches shell length) to know their sexes, but I'm pretty sure they're both female. I read alot about the turtle's "mating dance"/quest for territorial domination, which is where one turtle (often the male) flutters his claws onto the females cheeks. I also read that 2 males do this to eachother sometimes, and sometimes the female will return the male's advances by fluttering her claws back at him. My turtles have engaged in this flaw-cluttering ritual several times, and both of them have intitated it at times. I'm curious if this is common of 2 female red eared sliders? Both have short claws, but they're still young turtles who have been living together since September 2010, so their actions probably haven't been influenced by males. Could my turtles themselves be males? Or at least one of them? Or can 2 females engage in the claw-fluttering ritual with one another?

Thanks!

After the scene when Maddie Ross is bitten by the snake and he carries her to safety all that way. Did Jeff Bridges really do that or was a stunt person used? I'd be amazed if he did considering the girl was 5'7 during filming and he was 61 years of age. Anyone know? I'm so curious!

Thanks!

and the people who live there. Love them? Hate them? Pity them? Find them annoying? Whatever you feel towards them, the city itself is not your typical American city. It is sinking and will be one of the first places gone. They have a history and culture that is rich and like of none other. They had their football team win the Superbowl last year and they're not doing so shabby this season. Residents of New Orleans have been pummeled by storm after storm, they've been robbed by politician after politician, driven out of their city by the worst manmade disaster in American history, and most recently had their economy quite bruised by 2010's oil spill, and yet the population of the city keeps growing. People are not only remaining there after the hardships there but others are moving there. Why is this? What do you think keeps people coming back to New Orleans for more?

I'm the sweetheart of my boyfriends' fraternity. We've been dating 2 years. My ex-boyfriend is in the same fraternity and we broke up mutually and amicably during our freshman year after only 3 months of dating. There was never any hostility between us and it seemed that we ignored that we ever dated at all. But now one of my best friend's tells me that my ex-boyfriend has bragged to people that he and I had sex during our short relationship and this is a complete LIE! I don't understand why he would tell people this, especially since he seemed so loyal to his Christian faith while we were dating and his purity values. Sex was never even an issue for us. I lost my virginity to my current boyfriend of 2 years, and he is the only one I have ever loved and have ever had sex with. I told my current boyfriend that my ex was lying to people about this but he feels awkward confronting him on the matter because my ex recently suffered a seizure and they're not really friends. What should I do?

My boyfriend is the best and sweetest guy I've ever known. We're seniors in college together and have been dating for two years, and each year since he's in college he's gained a large amount of weight. His size was average his freshman year and is now obese. I work out everyday and he's expressed to me several times to my delight that he is "serious about wanting to lose weight" and he has asked that I help him out with it. The problem is he's not really letting me help him. When I invite him to work out with me he makes excuses as to why he can't, usually he's too busy or too hungover. At best, he joins me at the gym once a week which isn't enough. To be fair, he is quite busy but so am I and I find time. I've tried talking to him about this as nicely as I could but he gets embarassed and doesn't really make any changes. I don't understand if he really wants my help or not, I feel like he wants to lose weight he's just too lazy to act on it.I want him to enjoy his senior year and I don't want to nag him about drinking lite beer but it pains me to see my amazing boyfriend so insecure about his appearance when the issue is fixable. How can I help my incredibly busy boyfriend feel self-motivated enough to actually act on his desire to lose weight?

My boyfriend is amazing to me, we've been dating for a year. One problem: he only gives me fake flowers. I've hinted to him how much I love real flowers and I even mention my favorite types. I never have flowers in my room so its not like he has that as an excuse. He has given me roses four times, and they were all fake. He's such a sweet guy and I know how lucky I am to have him but I'm having more and more trouble pretending to be excited when he hands me fake flowers. He always seems so proud of himself I can't bring myself to say that I find them very cheesy. How can I say to him that I don't want fake flowers anymore? Or should I even say it at all? Because if my words don't say it my face eventually will, thats why I 'm worried.

One of my good friends is SUCH a Debbie downer. She always wants to have dinner with me so that she can complain about her hardships which are always the same (she’s scared about not getting into medical school with her bad grades, she has too many boys perusing her that she isn’t into, she’s too skinny and needs to gain weight and she’s SO STRESSED!!! For years now I have used my energy listening to her issues and sometimes I just want to be happy! I’ve become increasingly busy this year, I’ve just taken on an internship and an office in my sorority and in addition I’m graphics editor of our school paper. I also have a boyfriend and other friends to attend to! Sometimes I just don’t have room in my head for her crises, or I’m just happy and not looking to be brought down by her negativity. But I feel like I can’t abandon her when I’ve been her personal therapist for 2 years, I honestly fear that she will spiral out of control without me to talk to (no one else really puts up with her venting anymore). Her male equivalent of me is studying abroad this semester so now its ALL being poured on me.

Now she could have a medical problem that might be serious and we’re waiting to hear back about the results. I know that now more than ever she needs me but I honestly feel burnt out! Everytime she texts me asking to have dinner I feel overwhelmed with the selfish desire to say “no”, but I never can. She’s taken so much control of my life because her problems become mine as well. What should I do?

Please help me analyze this I'm really having trouble.Here is the poem:

Les Faux Beaux Jours by Paul Verlaine

The false fine days have shone all day, my poor soul,

And here they are, vibrant in the copper glow of sunset.

Close your eyes, poor soul, and go home quickly.

[It's] the worst of temptations; flee the unspeakable.

They shone all day in long hailstones of flame,

Beating down the vines on the hills, flattening

The harvest of the valley, and ravaging

The blue sky, the sky which sings and calls for you.

Oh, fade now and leave, slowly and with joined hands.

What if those winters were to consume our lovely tomorrows?

What if the old madness were still on its way?

Those memories, shall we have to kill them again?

A furious assault, the final one no doubt!

Oh, go and pray against the storm, go and pray.

ANY help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

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Please help me analyze this I'm really having trouble.Here is the poem:

Les Faux Beaux Jours by Paul Verlaine

The false fine days have shone all day, my poor soul,

And here they are, vibrant in the copper glow of sunset.

Close your eyes, poor soul, and go home quickly.

[It's] the worst of temptations; flee the unspeakable.

They shone all day in long hailstones of flame,

Beating down the vines on the hills, flattening

The harvest of the valley, and ravaging

The blue sky, the sky which sings and calls for you.

Oh, fade now and leave, slowly and with joined hands.

What if those winters were to consume our lovely tomorrows?

What if the old madness were still on its way?

Those memories, shall we have to kill them again?

A furious assault, the final one no doubt!

Oh, go and pray against the storm, go and pray.

ANY help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

I'm directing a play and there needs to be an entire wall filled with different size, old-looking, random clocks. We're already over budget so this is coming out of my pocket. Does anyone know where to find a bunch of cheap, perhaps second-hand clocks?

I'm 21 years old. I've been on Yaz birth control since about mid- July of this year.

On August 22 this year, I got my period and it lasted for a week like normal.

On September 1st, I had sex for the first time ever. It was with my boyfriend.

The next day I noticed I was bleeding not at heavy as menstruation though. I learned that it is normal to bleed some after first-time sex, even if for a few days. This bleeding continued for a few days and I'm convinced that I went right into my period immediatly after it stopped because the bleeding became heavier.

September 5 is the day I believe that my period began this month, even if it was rather soon after my previous one.

Today is September 20th, and I'm still bleeding. Or menstruating. Its like a period that will never end. I have not had sex or even hooked up since September 1st. I'm worried that something might be wrong with me, it doesn't seem right to be bleeding for this long. Does anyone have any idea if theres something wrong with me or what it could be? I'm getting worried. Should I tell my boyfriend?

Sometimes when I take a long, hot bath or shower, I get out feeling super dizzy and my eyesight turns yellow or black. My body feels limp and I have to get myself to my bed and wait for it to pass. Is this normal? If not, what could be wrong with me?

Are there any males that can lift and carry me?

I'm 5'3, 115lbs, caucasian, brown shoulder-length hair and blue eyes, 21 year-old college student sorority girl and a runner. I LOVE being carried by strong men.

State your age, weight, location, what position you would carry me in and for how long please.

When I was in highschool, one of my teachers had an affair with my big sister who was underage at the time. The whole thing unraveled and my family found out and it was completely devastating. He had been manipulating her and sexually abusing her and it took a toll on all of us. Now I'm in college and my roomate who is a good friend of mine is crushing on her cute professor and she keeps talking about him and the "jokes" they have together. I'm reasonably sure its harmless between them, but everytime she brings him up I'm automatically reminded of my sister and listening to her gush about her teacher rattles me inside. I usually have to make an excuse to change the subject or leave the room. I wish I could tell her to just stop, she knows about the situation with my sister but I don't want her to think I'm still traumatized by it, but I can't stand listening to it. Any advice?

When I was in highschool, one of my teachers had an affair with my big sister who was underage at the time. The whole thing unraveled and my family found out and it was completely devastating. He had been manipulating her and sexually abusing her and it took a toll on all of us. Now I'm in college and my roomate who is a good friend of mine is crushing on her cute professor and she keeps talking about him and the "jokes" they have together. I'm reasonably sure its harmless between them, but everytime she brings him up I'm automatically reminded of my sister and listening to her gush about her teacher rattles me inside. I usually have to make an excuse to change the subject or leave the room. I wish I could tell her to just stop, she knows about the situation with my sister but I don't want her to think I'm still traumatized by it, but I can't stand listening to it. Any advice?

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To put it simply, I suck at life.

I mess up almost everything I do, especially when I work so hard to succeed. I seem to have no talents or positive recognition to speak of. I'm a junior in college and on academic probation even though I work harder and more frequently than any one I know. I wear myself out trying and I know thats not good for me but I know that in order to improve I have to work my *** off. Even so, I don't succeed.

I keep telling myself I'm a good person with many people who love me and an incredible support system. But the fact that I keep letting myself and others down time and time again makes it hard to love myself and to understand why others love me. Do they really like me? Or is it just pity? I want to believe they genuinely love me but I'm a pathetic failure, so how could they?