valentinesdiner

@valentinesdiner (1214)

United States • Age 65

Joined myLot 15 years ago

"Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere."

www.valentinesdiner.webs.com

Discussions (422)

valentinesdiner's Discussions

Is North Korea bluffing?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 10 Apr 13

Is the Great Leader in North Korea bluffing and has no intention of going to war...or... is this the early stage in what will become a war that will draw in other nations? There is no right or wrong answer to this, just...

pyongyang

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Favorite "poking fun" at celebrities stories

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 10 Apr 13

I was reminded today of my favorite story that poked fun at a celebrity. In this case it was then Governor George W Bush who was running for president when a Canadian radio chow called him and asked his thoughts of just getting an...

cheddar

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Its all (blank's) fault...

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 9 Apr 13

When you look at the sorry state of the economy in your region or country, who do you feel is at fault? President Obama? Mitch McConnell? The European Union? The banks?

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How do YOU celebrate in a wedding or reception?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 6 Apr 13

What customs or things do you do in a wedding or celebration afterwards? As I am helping a friend get ready to celebrate a wedding, it strikes me that different cultures or even regions have special ways to celebrate this...

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What does it mean to be a good son/daughter to aging parents?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 4 Apr 13

Different people and especially different cultures have different ways of what is expected in caring for aging parents. I have such deep respect for people who have their parents move in and care for them in their own homes, but...

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Syracuse - Best team or just the hottest?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 2 Apr 13

In a few short days, the Syracuse Orange will reign as the top college Bball team. Does that mean they are the best (I say yes) or just hottest this time of year?

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Do you think life will be easier or harder for people in the next generation?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 2 Apr 13

With climate change and rough economies and so many other issues we face, will life be easier or harder for those who will inherit the world after us? Your thoughts?

easier

harder

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Do you have it easier or harder than your parents had life?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 2 Apr 13

In the US, we talk a lot about making life easier/better for the next generation. This got me thinking what we think now around the world. Is life harder than before and in my next question, will it be easier for the people who...

easier

harder

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Oh, I wanna tell you....

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 1 Apr 13

Many people never heard of Rodney and the way he would make fun of himself... like how he came in second in a beauty pageant... everyone else tied for first. He went to see my doctor... Doctor Vidi-boom-ba. Yeah...I told him...

How young is TOO young to marry?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 31 Mar 13

I know that there are different laws in different states and countries, but from your point of view when is an individual too young to make the decision to marry another person? Also, what is the law in your state or country...

love and marriage

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"Would you move to South Korea now?" with the tensions rising?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 31 Mar 13

I heard this question on the radio as they talked of the latest announcements from North Korea. The answers varied from "Oh, the Great Leader is just bluffing" to I "would not want to be there now with tensions rising". What do...

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Any experience with earning money through crowdsourcing?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 25 Mar 13

Crowdsourcing is when a business wants to draw on the strength of numbers from the internet to solve problems they face... like mturk, namingforce...

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Are those who have passed on waiting for you?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 25 Mar 13

In your religious beliefs are the people who have passed away in a place where you will see them again? This question comes up often in my work as a counselor and I thought I would pass it along to you?

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Do we glorify athletes too much in society?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 21 Mar 13

In the US pro athletes are honored, their opinions sought after and they are considered role models for children. 1. How about where you live? 2. Is this a good thing to glorify them?

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Apology and a question about humor...

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 20 Mar 13

What role should humor play in a serious discussion of politics? A recent posting on one of my discussions got me thinking about the role of humor in our postings. 2 years ago I posted that the US should withdraw our ambassador...

jokester

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When news is "breaking", where do you turn?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 20 Mar 13

When you hear of an important news story what media do you turn to right away? Fox? MSNBC? The BBC? I am hoping for a wide range of sources in the answers so feel free to list more than one. By the way, why do you choose THAT...

walter cronkite

where are you now

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How important is "eye contact"?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 19 Mar 13

When I am buying something in a store, it is important to me that the clerk makes eye contact (our eyes meet) at least once and, hey, the cashier should look me in the eye before taking my money. When I want a straight answer...

fuddy

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Cypriots and the Euro-crisis - why should I care?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 19 Mar 13

Those crazy Europeans and their 'Euro-crisis'... In order to finance their national debts, Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus ... they are trying to either raise more money or drastically cut spending. One idea that almost became law...

debt

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Why are the Khardashians more well known than our political leaders?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 17 Mar 13

Why are we so flooded with celebrity and so poverty stricken in knowing the leaders of our world? Any thoughts?

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Should the US or other nations help the Syrian Rebels?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 16 Mar 13

One of the great humanitarian crises in the world is happening in Syria (and Mali and ... you get the idea, but for now lets talk about Syria). Should the Syrian Rebels get arms and aid from NATO or other countries? (Hey what...

assad

syria

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