Introductions!

[Jackass]

Originally posted by brneyedgrl80
Thanks! I will. You guys are pretty awesome here!

I assume you mean me!

Thank you!!

 

[Captain_Steel]

Hi there everybody, I go by the handle of Captain Steel and you'll probably see me mostly in the political forum. I consider myself an independant who is conservative. I am liberal on just a few issues but definately not when it comes to things such as: illegal immigration, affirmative action, and foriegn aid. Politics is not my only interest though and if you look hard you may find me in some other rooms, like music, video games, etc.
I'm 24, single, caucasian, and a student at a community college. I want to be a deisel mechanic. Hopefully, I'll be able to stick with the schooling but it will take awhile. Better late than never.
Anyways, after only one day of interaction in the political forum I am very impressed with this site. Compared to the last few places I tried to discuss politics at (heavy metal band fan forums) which were about 90% liberal, this site seems way more balanced. It really sucks trying to debate politics when the odds are just that uneven. Anyways, hopefully I won't post anything too extreme or stupid and get myself booted or anything but I guess if I'm afraid of that I'll just edit it out.
Oh yeah, I love Micheal Savage of the Savage Nation radio show, any other Savage fans out there?

 

[janeeng]

Welcome to the board Captain_Steel. I am sure you will have some fun here!

 

[proud_savagette]

Oh yeah, I love Micheal Savage of the Savage Nation radio show, any other Savage fans out there?

Finally! Someone else who likes Michael Savage!!!

 

[Captain_Steel]

Borders, Language, Culture

That sums up my politics right there! Savage Rules.

 

[Trinity]

Well I guess I should introduce myself since I have read everyone else's introductions. I am 33 married and have 4 kids 18, 16, 8 ,6. 3 boys and a girl. My interests are jeez there are so many I dont know where to begin............ photography, movies, reading, designing web pages, Oh the SIMS my favorite game can't wait for the SIMS 2, some politics, playing with my kids, gardening, decorating. I guess my biggest hobby is interior decorating which is what I should be doing for a living, but since I live in a rural community about an hour outside of cintci. It's rather difficult to work in that field. I guess I should move back to Calif. or maybe try New York. Nope I think I like the rural life to much. Oh well. Anyway my father (Gaffer) and sister-in-law (Krisy) turned me onto this site, and I really enjoy it. It is great to find people who have the same kinds of views and get along so well!! Hope to see you all on the board!!!



:cof:

 

[janeeng]

Welcome to the board khafley! I am sure you will have some fun around here. Krisy is a good person, you have a good sister in law there.

 

[Fmr jarhead]

Married fmr Marine who is liberal and socialist and an obsessive liar! 33 years old and single with no children, except for my son who is 1.

Really....married 40ish, we have a lil boy of 1. Independent conservative with libertarian leanings.

I never lie, and I always do the speed limit (in Montana!)

 

[DKSuddeth]

welcome fmr jarhead. :usa:

 

[Annie]

Married fmr Marine who is liberal and socialist and an obsessive liar! 33 years old and single with no children, except for my son who is 1.

Really....married 40ish, we have a lil boy of 1. Independent conservative with libertarian leanings.

I never lie, and I always do the speed limit (in Montana!)

Welcome Fmr jarhead! Thank you for your service to our country! Hope you enjoy the compulsive liars here too! "Independent conservative with libertarian leanings." Would describe myself too, though tpahl would probably disagree!

 

[MtnBiker]

I never lie, and I always do the speed limit (in Montana!)

:teeth: That's pretty funny.

Spend Limit, fast and reasonable. When I was a kid I asked my dad, how fast is that, he would say with a smile on his face "as fast as my car would go".

 

[Fmr jarhead]

During daylight "Reasonable and Prudent"

Guy ruined it with his race car, though...now it is 75mph, I think.

 

[JOKER96BRAVO]

My First post.
I am no stranger to some of the people on here

Stripe
Tom E
Fmr jarhead
Mr p
Flying duck
Sailorman

I'm not going to change my identity though.
Why bother??? :alco:

 

[Fmr jarhead]

I haven't seen a stripe? has anyone else?

welcome jb96!!!

 

[NATO AIR]

I wish i'd spent less time debating and arguing earlier on and explored some of the great areas like this on the forum. I greatly enjoy posting on USMB and it may sound corny, but my life has changed being on here! Basically, my views on issues like the UN, Iraq and taxes have been changed greatly (shifted to the right most certainly). There are many good people on the board and quite a few entertaining persons who I look forward to seeing every time I log on.
I'm 21 and serve on the ancient aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, forward deployed in Yokosuka Japan as part of the FDNF (Forward Deployed Naval Forces). The nature of my job takes me to several areas of Japan and so I am blessed to experience a broader range of Japanese culture, for which I am very thankful for. When not out to sea fighting boredom (and reading way too many books) or in port treating sick shipmates or troubleshooting spotty medical gear, I try to continue college via correspondence and online courses. When not stressing to make good grades, I volunteer my time with aid organizations like Doctors Without Borders (as I did when I was in the US) and local Japanese NGOs.
I enjoy mass media (movies, books, music, magazines), exploring my surroundings, getting to know people, learning as much as I can and striving to help those less fortunate than myself. The overall goal in life is to find a career/position in life where I will be able to maximize my resources to help others and honor those who have gone before me and are with me doing the same thing but probably far better than I can.
So it is great to have been on this board and continue to be here, and I wish everyone the best.

 

[Annie]

I wish i'd spent less time debating and arguing earlier on and explored some of the great areas like this on the forum. I greatly enjoy posting on USMB and it may sound corny, but my life has changed being on here! Basically, my views on issues like the UN, Iraq and taxes have been changed greatly (shifted to the right most certainly). There are many good people on the board and quite a few entertaining persons who I look forward to seeing every time I log on.
I'm 21 and serve on the ancient aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, forward deployed in Yokosuka Japan as part of the FDNF (Forward Deployed Naval Forces). The nature of my job takes me to several areas of Japan and so I am blessed to experience a broader range of Japanese culture, for which I am very thankful for. When not out to sea fighting boredom (and reading way too many books) or in port treating sick shipmates or troubleshooting spotty medical gear, I try to continue college via correspondence and online courses. When not stressing to make good grades, I volunteer my time with aid organizations like Doctors Without Borders (as I did when I was in the US) and local Japanese NGOs.
I enjoy mass media (movies, books, music, magazines), exploring my surroundings, getting to know people, learning as much as I can and striving to help those less fortunate than myself. The overall goal in life is to find a career/position in life where I will be able to maximize my resources to help others and honor those who have gone before me and are with me doing the same thing but probably far better than I can.
So it is great to have been on this board and continue to be here, and I wish everyone the best.

I echo SE, NATO! BTW, You've influenced me regarding Sudan, while I knew about, you made me more aware. Same with Pacific, glad you are here!

 

[NATO AIR]

Now some become convinced over time, that reality must meet theory, then they become more conservative.

and i've learned since being here that indeed, reality must meet theory. rhetoric is no replacement for reason.

 

[Annie]

and i've learned since being here that indeed, reality must meet theory. rhetoric is no replacement for reason.

 

[onedomino]

My name is Tom. I am 28 years old and live about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara, California. I was born in San Francisco. My Mom and Dad taught at USF. I am the youngest of four children. My ethnic background is Irish.

My parents wanted me to go to USF, so naturally I attended UCLA where I studied Mathematics and Mandarin. Game of wei chi anyone? After graduation, I studied at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. I lived there for two years and had the chance to travel extensively throughout China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Thailand. After that, I came briefly back to Los Angeles before leaving to live and study in Munchen, Germany. While in Europe, I traveled to many countries. I have always been treated with kindness in my travels and I have made many wonderful friends. Of the places outside the US that I have visited or lived my favorites are Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney, and Munchen. Of these, if I had to pick one, it would be Sydney. Australians truly like Americans. Anyway, upon returning to the US, I studied at UCLA for another year. Since then I have lived and worked in Santa Barbara. I am involved in a UCSB program that will allow me to visit St. Petersburg, Russia, in June 2005. I am looking forward to that. Then I will return to Santa Barbara.

I am not a very political person, but I am interested in current events, history, culture, and foreign affairs. That is why it is fun to be a member of USMB. I enjoy reading the posts, even the ones that are over the edge.

So that is a little information about me.

 

[NATO AIR]

you have had some great posts and ideas, i hope you stay for the long haul.