...that I must believe in myself, my country, and my beliefs.
...that anything is worth fighting for if you believe it in your heart.
...that friends can be made in the strangest places.
...that doing what you love is being who you are.
...that no human being is infallable.
...that criticism is constructive, not degrading.
...that what you do is your fault, so take responsibility like an adult.
...that knowing the enemy is half the battle.
...that stupid people are powerful if they come in large numbers.
...that stupid people alone are just, well, stupid.
...that being weird makes you special, not freaky.
...that cleverness, seriousness, humor, and the meaning to life can all be found in an itty bitty tag.
...that there is intelligent life on Earth, or at least the internet.
...that tiny vanities of wisdom make 5+year lurkers sign up when nothing else has.
...that there are such things as "sane asylums".
...that people will read tons of articles on one subject so they can post that perfect picture.
...that the things people dare not utter on the forum can be found on their profile.
...that lightning is the most powerful weapon on earth.
...that you must choose your enemies wisely, not just your friends.
...that if the perfect phrase cannot be found, a smiling icon will do.
...that "til death do we part" can be used on anything from marriage to hamsters to belt-fed weapons.
...that SpongeBob is more popular than anyone ever imagined.
...that abbreviations are the way to go, whether you are LOL or JK.
...that pinging yourself to an article is broadcasting the fact that you are a newbie.
...that a moose and cheese are powerful things, esp. when around your sister.
...that if you do not post an Ann Coulter pic on an Ann Coulter thread you started, you are evil.
...that the people who are the most insane are the most remembered, most charished, and most loved of all.
...that everyone can find a place in the world.
...that you can close your eyes, cross your arms, turn around, and fall back with full confidence into the arms of people you have never met in your lifetime. And they will catch you. Every time.
Bump...
Shucks.....that's sweet.
Amen.
When I lost my son, you people were here, 24/7, to listen to me; in fact, you all saved me lots of money that I would have paid in shrink bills!