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elcid89


born: 1938

gender: male

golo member since: September 6, 2007

about elcid89

With all of the complaining that goes on here (some of you honestly seem incapable of doing anything else BUT complaining ...), GoLo has become depressing.

With the general trend towards the banal and inane, GoLo has become a waste of my time. 

What is it about this place, which has so much promise of bringing people together to discuss ideas and learn from one another, that it brings out the worst in people instead?

You'll forgive me if I take my leave of it.





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I just came on, but Jesus, that GATECH dude is so full of, well, you know. As someone that teaches the Constitution, you know, but it just mystifies me how few know, that the Govt. is stealing our God Given rights!! These poor people just idly go along with their lives, never minding that the Govt. is just like the camel, easing his nose under the edge of the tent. I can guarantee you that Alaskans are making dam sure that they are not stealing our rights, wholesale! Hey, el cid, I just found out tonight, the State is receiving 650 million a month EXTRA a month as long as oil stays above $120 a barrel. That works out to $1083 per Alaskan per month!! We are in the position of telling the State (us) that heating oil is killing us and electricity is killing us, so we need to share in the oil wealth. It looks like something is going to happen. That Sarah Palin is pretty unbelievable!! Interesting for us. Are you at all well read on the subject?? I do value you opinion greatly!

Elcid-

I wanted to ask you, regarding your book on the Federalist Papers...are you supporting Madison as the author of the disputed essays? I know Hamilton's list surely had errors. Thanks to Burr's bullet there was no opportunity for more insight from him. What little reading I have done on the topic seems to point to Madison, based on word choice and usage in the disputed essays. What do you think?

"Without revealing the content of the book, my conclusions were that Madison was the author of some, the co-author of some and Hamilton authored a few. It's a mixed bag." - elcid89

Fair enough! I was just curious. Wouldn't it be cool if some of the material could be traced back to my favorite revolutionary pamphleteer Thomas Paine! Just read "Common Sense" again the other day so it's still fresh on my mind.

Elcid, I came to you to post since you are unbiased...Why in the hail did that dayum person have to go and do a blog about my ancestors!

Thank you for letting me vent.

I may need a lawyer, do ya know any? LOL Just saying "hey" and I like your blogs. Glad you're in this community. I'm just now learning my way around, using the profile menus and such, so I apologise if I don't know all the protocols yet. I haven't checked the links in your profile yet.. saving that for the weekend. Have a great one -- nice meetin' ya.

You're right, but, I have to say, I do enjoy watching him try to keep up before resorting to playground tactics. (Honestly, I think i might miss him if he went.)

Good Morning! Are you serious about moving?

Can't remember, when do you leave?

"gotta go, it's been fun!"

Try not to kill any birds with your broom on your way home.

LOL! - I almost fell out of my chair... :-D Nice way to wrap up the afternoon.

most people dont appreciate irony....*smile*

"Those who knowingly hire illegals are traitors."

Thank you for your undoubtedly learned opinion ...

You're welcome. Anytime!

At least you don't ignore me. Thank you for that : )

Da broom was da bom!! LMAO. Worthy of Don Rickles!

Hey elcid! Can you point me toward some sites that cover daily legislative business -- for a non-legal expert please, like the Congressional Register in Cliff Notes.? I just know I only get half the info about pending legislation depending on who's spinning in the press. Have to read 8 versions to get the truth and who has time for that? Gotta pay taxes! Ha ha :D

Nice audio setup. I can tell you're optimized for classical and its dynamic range. I'm optimized for funk and loud.

Hooking the Mac in is a no brainer. All you need to do is come off your preamp into the minijack of the Mac. Unless you really want to go nuts and get a sound card for the Mac itself.

Once you have the connection. go to your sound control panel and choose the input option to select the appropriate feed. Then get a copy of two pieces of software. Toast for digital ripping of CD and other digital sources and Analogue Ripper for the vinyl and direct from source. Toast you can get anywhere. AR is available at http://www.hotwork.org/TAR/MainTAR.html

I appreciate the thought. Yes, I have considered it, but as you yourself once pointed out, with a degree from Campbell, my options in that area would likely be very limited. Not because it isn't a good school, but (frankly) because of academic snobishness.

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind. Although, I'm not sure how I would even know of an opening.

(Seriously though - It may be getting close to time for a career change.)

Hi Elcid - Yes I did change it. I got a lot cut off and am "fixing" it ever now and then. I hope you are well this beautiful morning? I am enjoying having family in visiting. I am trying to treasure these moments because I know that all too soon my kids are going to be grown and my overflowing house will be empty. Seize the day :-)

Elcid - you are correct. He crossed lines that he does not yet realize - that blog really is my nephew and he is po'd that gafan has SF on his page when he is not sf. I just asked him to take it offline and deal with it. I asked weeks ago to be left alone and need to learn to stay out of the sewer holes of others regardless of the things they do or say.

Thank you Elcid.

He threatened to pistol whip me and my husband this morning, not the smartest young man. He has crossed some lines now that he should not have. I am done playing their games so feel free to shout out if you see me foolishly reacting to bait :-)

Thanks again Elcid.

elcid - Thanks. I truly appreciate your help.

I'll let you know what happens.

:D

!!

you updated your profile at 3:36 am??? *sigh*...I was snoring, away, haha.

elcid, mans brain is simple, hubby was flipping channels and saw a nice car he stopped than learned really quick it was a whiny 16 yr old girl, hubby said its the parents fault, the parents say OH thats to expensive, then they do the worst thing by buying it for them, so it continues

my hubby actually loves the history and discovery channel

So, this is an easier question. . . Would it be better to get an associates degree in applied science/Para-legal, an associates degree in applied sciences/criminal science, or just an associates transfer degree in either applied sciences or Arts?

yes i am sure been watching the blue birds from day one...will get some more pics this weekend to show ya ria

Just curious - was your Amicus brief in favor of the 2nd Amendment and against DC? I could probably look it up at the NRA website. Glad you are participating in our government process. Congratulations on your retirement as a Law Professor! Enjoy the time with your family.

Elcid, I have a comment and a question. First off, a week or so ago you commented in a blog that it was not the oil companies driving up the price of gas, but it is Wall Street. I watched this story on the news tonight. I told my husband that the lawyer on golo is really smart, because he already knew this. Now on to my question...Who exactly is doing all of this bidding and why are they buying so much? Could the government not stop this? If gas continues to go up the rest of us will not even be able to buy food, because it will get so outrageous. So it looks like the gov could step in and do something. Thank you Elcid..

Good Morning, sir! Just saying hope you are well and have great weekend! Ta!

I am interested in some sort of advocacy. Human rights/civil rights (more along the lines of the SPLC than the ACLU).

I have been doing more research into the availability of online degree programs (through NC community colleges). I just found a paralegal program. There is also the option of a an associates in arts transfer. If I do that I have a slew of political science courses available to me. It makes sense to look to the school to which I would transfer for my bachelors degree. . . The question there is; Would it be better to have a "pre-law" degree? A political science degree? Or is there another area in advocacy that would still be useful toward a law degree?

Yes Elcid it did make sense and I thank you for helping me out with that. I have never had extra money to invest so I really do not know a lot about the stock market,

#1 and #6 are the exact ones I have received. I have only repeatedly responded with LEAVE ME ALONE. May I please email you a couple of questions tomorrow?

Until I explored the YouTube contribution to cultural examination that you posted, I hadn't begun to realize the value of Pastor Hagee as an amusement provider - thankiees kindly!

YeeeeHaaaaaaw! ~*doing the Friday shuffle*~ Long weekend,long weekend,long weekend,long weekend,long weekend!!!!

Thank you. More has occurred and there is another agency involved so let me see what that outcome is and then I may send you an email for some advise. I am really hoping that perhaps they can put a stop to this, I believe they are fed up enough to try. Thank you very much Elcid, I really do appreciate it.

Hey, if it's any consolation - Yale produced both Kerry AND George W. Bush.

"Speaking frankly, Harvard produced Alger Hiss and the Unabomber. We have a bad side that's probably as broad as the good one."

lol.

Good morning Sir, I hope you are having a wonderful week!

I read an article last night about McClellan's new book and thought to myself: "I ought to write a blog post about this tomorrow morning". Looks like you beat me to it. Great minds think alike? :)

Have a great week.

Thanks for participating on my blog. I don't always agree, but I enjoy your insight. Take care.

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Afternoon elcid, hope retirement is treating you well.

If you leave, GOLO will only get more unintelligent.

Elcid, I truly hate to see you leave but do understand. If ever I wanted an honest answer on a subject, I knew you would be the one to ask.

If you should choose to join RaleighRevolution, please look me up. Same screen name.

Later

We have different philosophies, but I do respect you. You earned it. Take care of yourself and the Mrs. I wish you nothing but the best.

You will be missed! - The Golo community is tilting even harder to the right with your departure.

Take care.

hate to see you go.

Hmm, instead Swineburne, perhaps I should have said:

"Was it something I said?" ;)

hope you and the mrs. dr have a wonderful time in belgium. Have chockolates and have some fun, whistle down in antwerp. you deserve it. take care.

I hate to see you go. Your one of the best we have on GOLO.

Lolly being the best.

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