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  0 0 Thanks, Malcolm. Interesting concepts. I'm not courageous enough to vote 3rd party yet because since - oh, I'd say about 1988 - my vote hasn't been a vote for someone as much as it has been a vote against someone else. Strategic elections. And I don't know that I can buy the idea that Bush and Obama are two sides of the same coin although you have plenty of ammo to argue that reasonably well. But those neo-Conservative wack jobs are scary. I think they have deep-seated ulterior motives and agendas. Many really are only interested in keeping themselves in Gucci loafers - and they are more than financially set come what may (but are always looking for ways to get more financially set). They don't care about Everyday Joe because they can drive by the poor and homeless in their limos and never have to look them in the eyes. They don't give a fuck about air or water pollution - the natural products of capitalism - because they'll always be able to afford a pristine mountaintop in Switzerland. They accuse me of trying to start a class war as if that's a bad thing. Obama may not be able to change the country for the good as much as Romney and his clan might be able change it for the worse, but I do believe President Obama is better for this country - that his heart is usually in the right place and that is why the other side hates him so. I respect your desire to express yourself in the voting booth though. That is supposed to be how it functions after all. And your proposal makes a great deal of sense: weeding out the entrenched ruling class that this country was never supposed to have in the first place. Thanks for the great response! Bauhaus commented 24 days ago

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  Would you contact your father, who went to jail for molesting you as a child, if you found out he was dying?

  2 0 I think either way...whatever you decide to do...will be fine. Do not beat yourself up (and don't let anyone else beat up on you) if you decide to forego the death bed scene. On the other hand, if you think this might bring you some closure, then do it. I don't think I'd want anything to do with it - especially since he made the abuse a family affair, but I wasn't sexually molested by a supposedly safe and trusted parent. I wouldn't dream of imposing what I'd do on you as the standard of behavior. You have survived this and you have EVERY RIGHT to react anyway you deem appropriate. Best wishes, OYPT! Bauhaus answered in Whatever 24 days ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  How do you stop a persistent scam/spam caller from calling your place of business?

  0 0 "Please stop calling me. If you continue, you'll be in violation of the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 which provides for a fine of $500 to $1500 for each call made." That usually does it. Make sure you get a name , number, and address if you can. Bauhaus answered in Work Life 25 days ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  USPS Parcel Post ?

  0 0 I shipped six boxes of cds via Parcel Post, but I should have packed them better. I think maybe the post office may be a little rougher with parcel post than with other grades of shipment. Two of the boxes exploded (they were too heavy and I used a moving box instead of a shipping box - mea culpa). It really didn't take that long to receive the four boxes (maybe 8-10 working days) and what remained (three cds and two without their jewel boxes)of the other two boxes - although they said it could take up to a month (it was LA to Seattle). So, pack well and insure! Bauhaus answered in Whatever 25 days ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 Leaderless Democracy? Bauhaus asked in Intl/Ntl News & Politics 25 days ago 2 Answers by Russ Campbell, NWEBS , Malcolmxy…

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  Best kind of blinds?

  0 0 Shades and blinds are too expensive and I'm through with purchasing furnishings/fixtures for rentals. I've had pretty good luck with room darkening Redi-Shades. They look fine from the outside and inside, too. Maybe they aren't so permanent...but they stay looking good for a long time and they come in all the standard sizes (and a few colors). You can customize with a pair of scissors. They're about $6-7 at Home Depot. They also have Redi-Shades that don't darken so much. Bauhaus answered in Interior Design about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Preserve Fresh Cut Basil

  1 0 Yeah, the joy of fresh cut basil is fleeting. That's why pesto was invented. Alas! Similarly, nothing beats its natural teammate, the tomato, grown with lots of sun and fresh off the vine. You can can it, make it into a sauce, dry it (sun-dried or otherwise) for fall and winter, and roast it in the oven and preserve that in oil, but nothing beats a fresh tomato picked right when it's supposed to be picked. Everything has its season, right? Bauhaus answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Moving to Seattle?

  2 0 It isn't the rain that you may find troubling, but the short days and long nights of late autumn to mid-winter. In November and early December it's night by 16:30 and some people just get very gloomy at that time of year (not me though - I'm not a sun person). On the other hand, if you aren't a sun person, May and June and most of July have very long days. It doesn't get truly dark until after 22:00 and the sun rises very early - like 05:00. That bothers me more than the short days. I don't sleep very well during the summer in Seattle. Welcome to Seattle. You are going to love living in a progressive city. Bauhaus answered in Whatever about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  I have rough, dry, sore hands from frequent washing/sanitizing; recommendations for restoring softness and comfort?

  1 0 Vaseline Petroleum Jelly had a campaign about a hundred years ago called Skin Care Le Hot. Heated Vaseline and gloves overnight. Back then you put the jar in boiling water for a while to get it warm. Today, you could probably microwave - very carefully, of course - testing it to avoid scalding. Doesn't have to be very hot just nice and warm. Bauhaus answered in Hair/Body Care 2 months ago Answer, comment & read 8 more answers »

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  How many days a week is your Landlord allowed to set aside entire days for prospective tenants to tour the apartmenr you're leaving?

  0 0 I've noticed a trend that owners/landlords are adopting - and I hate it, really, from a prospective renter's perspective - namely open houses. They aren't making appointments anymore to show the apartments, but rather saying, "I'll be showing the apartment from 12:00 to 3:00 on Thursday." You get there, the place is filled with people and you can't really see it at all. I went to one or two in Vancouver that looked like a town hall meeting. In one, I saw somebody going through some of the current renter's personal things (the current resident was at work). It was like "COME AND GET IT!" Horrible, but that's what happens when vacancy rates are very low. On the other hand, it usually gets the place rented (if you win the war) in one day or so - so the current resident isn't bothered continually. Bauhaus answered in Renting 2 months ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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