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    Columbo Peter Falk dies at 83!

    RIP Peter Falk! Columbo is one of my favourite series, I can watch some of the episodes over and over again and yet they don't bore me.
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    New, federally-mandated light bulbs will cost $50 -- each

    Lightbulbs are the first step...
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    New, federally-mandated light bulbs will cost $50 -- each

    LED lightbulbs certainly last much, much longer than traditional lightbulbs, and they really do consume only a tiny portion of the energy that the traditional ones consume. However it is a sad fact that Congress, or any other regulatory body, prohibits traditional lightbulbs from being produced...
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    First alcoholic beverage?

    **** or **** (don't remember which was first)... somewhere around 8 or 9 years old, i'd say.
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    I was just laid off reccently...

    Tough luck Hellraiser, but I wish you the best of luck finding a new job!
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    60 minutes-Deficits: The Battle Over Taxing The Rich

    One question, are you ready to pay more taxes yourself? Why don't you take a look at this: http://www.globalrichlist.com/ Now, why stop with the redistribution at millionaires and billionaires in USA? Why not go all the way, and redistribute your wealth all around the world? After all, you...
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    A difficult situation

    This thread certainly attracted much more attention than I thought it would :) Perhaps it all comes down to whether I really care about my current gf as much I think I care? I mean, how is it possible for me to even be in a situation in which I fancy her friend? Either way, I don't want to hurt...
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    A difficult situation

    who's "OP"? If you are referring to me, well, you're not right, I haven't done anything yet, and I don't intend to... SpexyAsleigh gave a realistic answer, which I was actually already aware of. I guess I just needed a confirmation of that.
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    Poll Shows Voters Don’t Know GDP Grew With Obama Tax Cuts

    Well I was merely trying to show that the large public debt acquired during World War II was paid back with high taxes afterwards. I understand that the percentage of debt will go down if GDP grows and future budgets are balanced.... but you should not ignore the fact that US government has to...
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    Poll Shows Voters Don’t Know GDP Grew With Obama Tax Cuts

    That's true, both the deficit and public debt were once higher than they are now, but look at this graph: http://gregdekspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/if-i-ever-run-for-political-office/ (personal taxation) and this figures...
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    Poll Shows Voters Don’t Know GDP Grew With Obama Tax Cuts

    Obama may have cut taxes, but federal deficit is skyrocketing and that debt burden will eventually lead to higher taxes. Somebody does have to pay for all that stimulus and government programs at the end of the day.
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    A difficult situation

    Yeah I guess that's the only real option. Sorry for asking stupid questions to which I already know the answer :D
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    A difficult situation

    Letting things unfold on their own is a tempting path to follow... but I fear it's very dangerous. What if I get to like that girl even more? Not to mention that I could incidentally give myself away while in their company.
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    A difficult situation

    Well, the consequences would probably be quite disastrous, and I would like to avoid that disaster if possible. Well.. you're right... but it's easier said then done.
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    A difficult situation

    They're pretty good friends. Of course your advice is the only real option but I still feel bad about the whole situation.
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