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The Dude

It's a big shit sandwich and we're all gonna have to take a bite...

About Me

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Come on in, sit right down. Can I get you a frosty libation? A manhattan? No? A martini then? Okay have it your way - a straight serving of whoop-ass it is.

So let's just crack this sucker open and get down to
business...
I'm in the middle of my third decade on this planet. It's been good so far. I'm a son, a husband, a brother, a U.S. Navy sailor, and a nurse.
In other periods of my life I've been a retail sales clerk, a baker, a pizza maker, a bartender, a real estate agent, a door-to-door salesman and a U.S.A.F. airman.
I've lived in Virginia, Maine, Pennsylvania, Washington, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, and Spain.
Do I regret any of it?...no. Well, maybe the door-to-door sales-thing - that kind of sucked ass.
Politically I'm a libertarian, philosophically I tend to be an objectivist.I'm not much of an idealist or a dreamer. I live for the here and now with a cautious eye on the past and future. Seize the day my friends!!!I'm weird. I acknowledge that. Don't worry though - in my own mind - I make PERFECT sense ;-)I'm here on myspace to keep up with friends from the many phases of my life - and I love to meet new people who share my lust for being fully engaged in the here-and-now. Drop me a line...who can't use a new friend or two?
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On the reading list (send me votes of confidence or ward me away from a bad read if you've read any of these):
Against the Dead Hand by Brink Lindsey
The Federalist Papers (A.Hamilton, J. Madison, J. Jay)
The Pentagon's New Map: Blueprint For Action by T. P. M. Barnett
The Thirteen Gun Salute by Patrick O'Brian
The God Delusion by R. Dawkins
The World Is Flat by T. Friedman
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Advanced Global Personality Test Results
Extraversion 43%
Stability 73%
Orderliness 66%
Accommodation 50%
Interdependence 56%
Intellectual 63%
Mystical 23%
Artistic 50%
Religious 76%
Hedonism 70%
Materialism 56%
Narcissism 56%
Adventurousness 56%
Work ethic 50%
Self absorbed 63%
Conflict seeking 56%
Need to dominate 63%
Romantic 36%
Avoidant 16%
Anti-authority 43%
Wealth 30%
Dependency 23%
Change averse 36%
Cautiousness 36%
Individuality 30%
Sexuality 90%
Peter pan complex 43%
Physical security 90%
Physical Fitness 50%
Histrionic 36%
Paranoia 50%
Vanity 23%
Hypersensitivity 43%
Female cliche 50% Take Free Advanced Global Personality Test
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This quiz is cute - but the wording of the questions only allows the quiz to work if you have a literal or "fundamentalist" view of what God is....but hey, at least my results will freak people out!
.. You scored as Satanism. Your beliefs most closely resemble those of Satanism! Before you scream, do a bit of research on it. To be a Satanist, you don't actually have to believe in Satan. Satanism generally focuses upon the spiritual advancement of the self, rather than upon submission to a deity or a set of moral codes. Do some research if you immediately think of the satanic cult stereotype. Your beliefs may also resemble those of earth-based religions such as paganism.

Satanism


83%

Buddhism


58%

Islam


58%

atheism


58%

Hinduism


50%

agnosticism


50%

Paganism


29%

Christianity


17%

Judaism


8%
Which religion is the right one for you? (new version)
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My Interests

Sailing (once upon a time), Photography, Music (I'm actually considering taking up the violin...is that insane or what?), American History - particularly the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, Food & Wine - my wife and I have a budding wine cellar, wearing my wife's underwear on my head and running around the house (just seeing if you were paying attention)

What Classic Movie Are You?
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I'd like to meet:


Bettie Page? I'll have have a double, thanks.
The original pin-up WOMAN.
Trashy?...Perhaps.
Naughty and curvy in all the right ways?

...Definitely.

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Miscellaneous Crap:

Sometimes stupid people get what's coming to them.
* No blondes were hurt during the filming of this clip.

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This guy is f*cking hilarious. He's smug and kind of an asshole, but I read his page
when I get a chance I have yet to leave without a good, solid laugh.

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What sexual position are you?

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This guy has it 95% right:
Thomas P.M. Barnett
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Always wonder why you are "kind of a Democrat on some issues and kind of a Republican on others?:
Suppose you don't want the government controlling what internet sites you can visit - or "protecting you from yourself" in any other way. AND Maybe think the 16 BILLION a year the government spends to "stop drugs" is wasted - since any jackass who wants a joint or crack rock can get it without a problem anyway.If you were to think these things - you'd be labeled a Democrat or a "Liberal."BUT THEN AGAIN...suppose you also hold these beliefs: You don't mind paying taxes for supporting a strong military or ensuring we have embassies and a diplomatic corps to serve our interests overseas... BUT When it comes to wastes of taxpayer dollars - What the hell is with the endless bizarre waste of mismanaged government distributed charity? "Disability" programs that are fraught with bogus health complaints, food stamp programs that give money to people who use it to buy a bag of pork-rinds...which they eat in front of their 2000 dollar plasma screen tv....while you, the taxpayer can't even afford to pay your damn cable bill?Thinking ideas like that, wanting people to take ownership of their problems and their lives...well that makes you a Republican or a "Conservative"
Where are the candidates that represent people who want personal responsibility to be the guiding rule in both personal life choices AND in economic policies? Is there a single Democrat or Republican who will stand up for personal responsibility instead of wanting the government to babysit some aspect of your life for you?!?!?! - the answer is NO.
The reason is because the two parties don't adequately represent 60% or more of the voting public... folks just vote for them because they feel they are "more of a Democrat than a Republican" or vice versa and that voting for anyone who isn't a Republican or Democrat is a waste. You may need to open your mind up a little to the fact that you might not be a Donkey OR an Elephant...go here:
What's your TRUE political orientation?

Take control of your government. Look past the thin veneer that CNN and USA Today show you. The current two-parties in power want you to believe that there is "no other way" for government to work.
Read up on candidates. Vote intelligently. Vote your conscience.
Agree with most of what I said but don't think a "Third Party" candidate will ever get elected...consider the
Republican Liberty Caucus . They're a branch of the Republican Party.
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At least worth thinking about...

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If you are a church-going person, you may want to skip this.
Wow, wow, wow, all I can say is wow. This is so sad.

and while you're at it...might as well be a little more amazed at some of "God's children ".
They just look so euphoric. *smirking protester* "YOU'RE GOING TO BURN IN HELL....HOOOOORAY!!!!"

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Out-fucking-standing!

Music:

Poe, Harry Connick Jr., , Boccherini (all of it), Mozart (his violin concertos specifically), Andrea Boccelli, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Thelonius Monk, Glenn Miller, Jem, Pet Shop Boys, Pink Floyd, Paliament, Gwen Stefani, Marilyn Manson, Mark Knopfler, Billy Joel, Gipsy Kings, Eminem, Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash, The 5,6,7,8's, Jimmy Buffett, Rammstein, Rage Against the Machine, Paolo Conte, Gilbert & Sullivan

Movies:

The Big Lebowski, Napoleon Dynamite, Resevoir Dogs, Sin City, Caddyshack, Stripes, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Remains of the Day, Super Troopers, Tommy Boy, Fargo, Pulp Fiction, any Monty Python flicks especially Holy Grail or Life of Brian, Dogma, Van Wilder, Waiting, Lawrence of Arabia, Casablanca,.....

Television:

Lost, Grey's Anatomy, documentary junkie
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Books:

Founding father biographies, The Aubrey/Maturin series, The Horatio Hornblower series, gnostic philosophy (Jesus and the Lost Goddess and The Jesus Mysteries type-stuff), Sci-Fi, foreign policy junkie (Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy and The Economist magazines) anything and everything

style="font: bold 20px 'Times New Roman', serif; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; What Kind of Reader Are You? Your Result: Dedicated Reader

You are always trying to find the time to get back to your book. You are convinced that the world would be a much better place if only everyone read more.

Heroes:

I don't do heroes, but if I did look up to someone it'd be Snoop Dogg...cuz you never know what will happen when Snoop Dogg shows up to the party with a camera (and a bag of Scooby Snax)...also - I wish I could have a side-kick like the dude with the green hat.
And furthermore, I'd just like to say that when you're young and you wanna go "Weeeeeee!" but you ain't got drugs yet....you gotta hold on to your gonads and strife.

My Blog

More from the

This guy I was talking to reposted my e-mail to him on his blog somewhere to demonstrate my ignorance.  Sorry to say that the points he makes only reinforce my belief that most social/progressive...
Posted by The Dude on Fri, 04 May 2007 04:10:00 PST

The Poor

Just posted this message to a guy who requested an "add" from me.  Seems like a nice guy (like most progressives) but in my opinion - he doesn't "get it".  I love my fellow human beings too ...
Posted by The Dude on Tue, 01 May 2007 03:23:00 PST

Thoughts (and subsequent rant) on Immigration

This was forwarded from a well-meaning friend...but it goes wide of the mark.  Read - then see my comments at the end: Cheap Tomatoes ...This should make everyone think, be you Democrat, Republi...
Posted by The Dude on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:07:00 PST

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra - 2006/2007 Season

Melissa and I invested in season tickets for the Masterworks Series presented by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.  Many of you know that I've lived in P'cola before - and I actually have little ...
Posted by The Dude on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:32:00 PST

Christmas Reflections on Our Fighting Men and Women

I post this today, as Charles Rangel (D-NY) continues his fight to force men to fight for our rights (i.e. "bring back the draft").I don't know about you, but THIS (the man who wrote this poem) is th...
Posted by The Dude on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:52:00 PST

Rant: Regarding Handouts (or "hand-ups" if you like euphemisms)

I had this in my "About Me" section - and realized I was ranting in the wrong place.  I expanded on my initial thoughts.  When I get on a roll it's hard for me to put the brakes on my mouth ...
Posted by The Dude on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:58:00 PST

Martyrs Annoy Me

I don't take handouts and I don't give  them.  If I accept help - it's with the intention that I'll repay that assistance in the future.  If I give help, I do it because I benefitted fr...
Posted by The Dude on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 08:30:00 PST

Autumn Endeavor '06

I just got back from Okinawa, Japan.  I went there in support of the Autumn Endeavor '06 Navy-Marine Corps exercise.This was my first outing with the Marine Corps. All-in-all it was not bad. ...
Posted by The Dude on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:17:00 PST

6000 bucks for trees

    Most of the major painting around the new digs is done.  Still want to do crown moulding in the living room and paint the office/guest room.  While I'm on the subject...mo...
Posted by The Dude on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:45:00 PST

new addy and phone

my new contact info for snail-mail/land-line purposes: 1808 e. cervantespensacola, fl 32501 (850)418-3372 cell lis and i are getting settled in.  house painting and general projects. more later.&...
Posted by The Dude on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:50:00 PST