The Introduce Yourself thread!

[jpsartre12]

Originally Posted by Mark_Twain

Oxymoron?

Typo?

Neither. One is punishment of the innocent; the other is punishment of the guilty.
Welcome. We could use some more capitalists here. We're being overrun by socialists.

[ViolaLee]

Originally Posted by SChaos1701

I'm pro-life, pro-capital punishment

Originally Posted by Mark_Twain

Oxymoron?

Typo?

I have the same problem, the other way around. It's a big dilemna for me. Pro-choice, anti-death penalty.

[Si modo]

Originally Posted by Samantha

I have the same problem, the other way around. It's a big dilemna for me. Pro-choice, anti-death penalty.

My view there is an oxymoron, too. Pro-choice, anti-death penalty also.

[Mark_Twain]

Call me the rare person.

Anti-death penalty, anti-abortion (except in very rare cases, such as for the health of the mother; rape; incest).

Sanctity of ALL human life, and all that. . .

[ViolaLee]

Originally Posted by Mark_Twain

Call me the rare person.

Anti-death penalty, anti-abortion (except in very rare cases, such as for the health of the mother; rape; incest).

Sanctity of ALL human life, and all that. . .

Maybe it's being a man that it works for you. Personally I would never have an abortion. But I just can't see making it illegal. I don't think government should tell a woman what to do with her body.

[Mark_Twain]

Nah, my wife feels exactly as I do. . .but then again, we have four kids, so there you go.

[Artevelde]

Since this is the "introduce yourself thread", I guess I should introduce myself:

I am a native of Flanders (currently unfortunately still part of Belgium).
By training I am a historian.
My hobbies include reading (lots of history and non-fiction, but also literature); movies; fine dining and dirnking; travel (mostly Europe and the US); nature walks.
Politically I would classify myself as a conservative (my political affiliation in Flanders is Christian-Democrat). In international politics I am a confirmed Atlanticist but also in favour of better European integration.
All the rest of my many talents and faults will - I hope - become clear in the future.
I am looking forward to spirited debate.

[3.14]

Originally Posted by Mark_Twain

Call me the rare person.

Anti-death penalty, anti-abortion (except in very rare cases, such as for the health of the mother; rape; incest).

Sanctity of ALL human life, and all that. . .

Not rare. I fully agree with you on the "anti-death penalty and anti-abortion" part.

[DaleZ]

I don't think any man should have a say in any abortion discussion.
When men get pregnant then they have a right to speak.

[DaleZ]

Oh, pardon me! I'm for choice.

[Mark_Twain]

The child is every bit as much the man's as it is the woman's. Why shouldn't he have a say?

BTW, Artevelde, good to have another historian here, though I'm sure we will disagree politically quite a bit. I look forward to learning from you, though.

[jpsartre12]

Originally Posted by Artevelde

Since this is the "introduce yourself thread", I guess I should introduce myself:

I am a native of Flanders (currently unfortunately still part of Belgium).
By training I am a historian.
My hobbies include reading (lots of history and non-fiction, but also literature); movies; fine dining and dirnking; travel (mostly Europe and the US); nature walks.
Politically I would classify myself as a conservative (my political affiliation in Flanders is Christian-Democrat). In international politics I am a confirmed Atlanticist but also in favour of better European integration.
All the rest of my many talents and faults will - I hope - become clear in the future.
I am looking forward to spirited debate.

Welcome. You come from an area very near and dear to many patriotic Americans.

[proUSA]

Originally Posted by Artevelde

Since this is the "introduce yourself thread", I guess I should introduce myself:

Welcome.

[Monica G.]

i guess i am the youngest member here or what i don't really know

i an Monica Gendy

a 16 yrs old egyptian girl moved to California 2 yrs ago

i am so interested in politics ... so i dicided to join a poltical forum .. ia speak arabis i lived almost 14 yrs in Egypt so i know alot about the eastern society ..

thats it

[proUSA]

Originally Posted by Monica G.

i guess i am the youngest member here or what i don't really know

i an Monica Gendy

a 16 yrs old egyptian girl moved to California 2 yrs ago

i am so interested in politics ... so i dicided to join a poltical forum .. ia speak arabis i lived almost 14 yrs in Egypt so i know alot about the eastern society ..

thats it

Welcome aboard, I think there are people younger than you but not positive....I know that some "act" younger than you... myself included.