A 22 year yr old's RANT

[darkangel82]

If I lost 20 lbs I’d look like a male Ann Coulter. I already explained my health in another post but I will still look into it.

[girlangler]

You are an EXCEPTIONAL young lady. Thanks so much for posting this.

I too worry about this country, then I remember there are several hundred thousand young men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan like you. It gives me a lot of hope for this country.

Every generation has had givers and takers (losers and winners). And there will always be those who will lead, sacrifice, and define greatness. You are apparently one of those, and I am very proud of you.

[politicket]

When I was growing up, there were only two things that I knew would always be and always be good. God and the United States.

Now that you're 22, you need to realize that this statement is a falsehood.

God WILL ALWAYS be good; however, the United States will "always be and always be good" ONLY with the blessings and the hand of provision from our heavenly Father.

This nation has decided to turn away from God and his Word, therefore it has opened itself up to God's righteous judgment. This can be seen in many ways - not least the destestable candidates that we have running for the highest political office of our land.

Stay true to God - honor Him (and your mother and father) - and work hard to turn this country back to God. But don't make the mistake of equating the United States with God. We have been blessed with this country, but God is sovereign and the absolute ruler above all.

[LongElegantLegs]

Thanks for your service. :-)

[politicket]

It's not intended as a slam -- it's just a fact. "Girls" are their parents' responsibility. "Women" are responsible for themselves.

This is incorrect. If this young lady is still single, then she is under the covenant protection of her mother and father until such time as she is married. Throwing her out to the world to be "responsible for herself" is improper and extremely unbiblical.

My advice to this young lady - honor God, obey your mother and father, and pray for your future husband.

[LongElegantLegs]

I’m not trying to push you to do anything!
I got a medical discharge, and I understand that there are some things you can’t control. I just wanted to encourage you if you needed it.

[penowa]

God bless you, and please tell your parents I thank them for the excellent job they have done.

[LongElegantLegs]

Check out #43, Feline, I believe it was meant for you. ;-)

[politicket]

Oops...thanks for pointing that out. :-)

[Sundog]

Thanks for your home page . . . Tommy - Rudyard Kipling . . . that’s great.

[durasell]

Uh, Jamestown was very much a business proposition funded by the Virginia Company in London.

This essay is a tribute to poor educational standards.

[LongElegantLegs]

Hey, you can mistake me for a 22 year old coed anytime.

[politicket]

LOL!!! I am probably the same age as this young lady’s parents. They’ve done a great job with her!

[mnehring]

It's not intended as a slam -- it's just a fact. "Girls" are their parents' responsibility. "Women" are responsible for themselves.

Don't get hung up over terms. This is both generational and regional. I know many 30/40+ women who want to be referred to as 'girls' both for fun and because it is a recapture of youth. Most of that little click of 'girls' are executives of some sort in their respective companies. If she is responsible enough has nothing to do to if she chooses to refer to herself as a 'girl' or 'woman'. It is obvious that she has her head on right, and frankly, seems better equipped for the world than most who refer to themselves as 'women'.

[LongElegantLegs]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You reminded me that I've been meaning to add Farewell, Peace to the list, so thanks.

[LongElegantLegs]

I’m just funnin’ ya. ;-)

[Publius6961]

BUMP!

[jmc813]

What the heck is up with that screenname? Please explain.

[crazyhorse691]

I will never forget the faces of the young men as they stood there, weakness and fear in their eyes. They cannot be called men. America’s men are dwindling and being replaced by a new class of male people who are too afraid to fight for anything.

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I also saw that in a lot of kids eyes when I was in college in the late 60s-early 70s so it is not an unique thing...a lot of it now, though, has to be the pollution of the gene pool with the coward gene, not to mention the added burdens of becoming a PC wuss.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Both 22... You’ve made this semi-fogey smile. Always like to hear from intelligent young folk.