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i am reminded again of the 600,000 cambodians the US forces bombed to hell, under orders.

and this as well

Suicides among young people continue to be a serious problem. Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds.

this stuff could ruin even the best of days.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-575 ... 3-injured/
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism found that between 391 – 780 civilians were killed out of a total of between 1,658 and 2,597 and that 160 children are reported among the deaths. The Bureau also revealed that since President Obama took office at least 50 civilians were killed in follow-up strikes when they had gone to help victims and more than 20 civilians have also been attacked in deliberate strikes on funerals and mourners, tactics that have been condemned by legal experts.[18][19][20] Barbara Elias-Sanborn has also cautioned that, "as much of the literature on drones suggests, such killings usually harden militants' determination to fight, stalling any potential negotiations and settlement."[21] However, analysis by the RAND Corporation suggests that "drone strikes are associated with decreases in both the frequency and the lethality of militant attacks overall and in IED and suicide attacks specifically."[22]

Drone strikes were halted in November 2011 after NATO forces killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in the Salala incident.[23] Shamsi Airfield was evacuated of Americans and taken over by the Pakistanis December 2011.[24] The incident prompted an approximately two-month stop to the drone strikes, which resumed on 10 January 2012.
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(Or maybe this should go under "What made today good"?) :?

The world ended today..... and no one noticed. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Went to the doctor after soreness in my chest and side for several days (no, not that kind of chest pain). Seems as though I have shingles. If you had chicken pox as a kid and are over 50, consult your physician about being vaccinated against this adult recurrance of a childhood disease. Believe me, it is no fun.
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I'm sorry Cattleman. I hope you feel better soon.
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I feel that it is time to say goodbye to some dear, warm American, Canadian, Australian friends on here.

A bad day indeed.

But not nearly as bad as Shingles, Cattleman, get well soon.

Love, love, love!

from Pen. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Cattlman, I hope you start to feel better soon. I have heard shingles are very painful. I am sorry this has happened to you.

Penelope, are you leaving us? That would make for many bad days! :(
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Suzanne, I remember your warm welcome to my own grandaughter - three and a half years ago.

Bless you and yours. xxxxxxxx - Mazel tov!!!!!
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Why the departure, Penny?
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Chris wrote:

Why the departure, Penny?
It has been worrying me that I felt somewhat dried up and out of things to say.....well, 'appropriate' things to say, that is.

I always found it hard speaking to people and not being able to see their facial expressions/tone of voice to guage their moods.

When it starts to worry one, the joy goes out of communication and so I feel it is time to go. I have so much loved the discussions Chris, as you know. I am no good at polite conversation and always tend to want to stir things up.......something of a subversive I think. :wink:

Having thought long and hard over Christmas and New Year, I didn't want to leave without saying goodbye as it seemed really rude and ungrateful, and lo and behold, Olivia started 'What made Today Bad'. Just the right thread.

So, a heartfelt thank you and big hugs all round.
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Sorry you feel like you have to leave Penelope. You will be missed.
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