GOLO: Go Local. Talk Local. Share Local.
ryoung: profile ↓

ryoung


name: robert

gender: male

golo member since: October 17, 2007

about ryoung

It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

"As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression.  In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, les we become unwitting victims of the darkness."

We are a nation of many nationalities, many races, many religions--bound together by a single unity, the unity of freedom and equality. Whoever seeks to set one nationality against another, seeks to degrade all nationalities. - Franklin Delano Roosevelt

"The Truth will be phased out of our society, almost unnoticed, in less than a generation. It will become a curio like the two-dollar bill. Probably, there will be museums where samples of The Truth will be displayed for the benefit of curious children who want to know what it was like. One can only hope that the curators of these Truth Museums will have the good taste not to fake the exhibits. --Allan Sherman, 1973

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.

There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: Those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.

 

Intelligence is the capacity to receive, decode and transmit information efficiently. Stupidity is blockage of this process at any point. Bigotry, ideologies etc. block the ability to receive; robotic reality-tunnels block the ability to decode or integrate new signals; censorship blocks transmission.”
—Robert Anton Wilson

 

“Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime.”
—Potter Stewart, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

 

“It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creeds into law if it acquires the political power to do so, and will follow it by suppressing opposition, subverting all education to seize early the minds of the young, and by killing, locking up, or driving underground all heretics.”
—Robert A. Heinlein

 


favorites

favorite music: classic

favorite movies: man on fire

favorite hobbies: programming

favorite tv shows: south park

favorite restaurants: dan thai





smorgas_of_borg created a blog post.
the day our world stood still
Today at 5:12 p.m.

lovetowrite ...-cora created a blog post.
thankful for~
Today at 1:59 p.m.

scubagirl- 4 mos. smoke free created a blog post.
cinnamon-from kandahar to maryland
Today at 12:41 p.m.

mojo 47 blues created a blog post.
thanks for the good wishes
Today at 11:25 a.m.

sandra carrington-smith created a blog post.
thank you golo!
Today at 9:04 a.m.

rev. rb aka troll magnet created a blog post.
stop waiting for someone to hand you the answers...
Nov. 21 9:21 p.m.

angela_the golo editor created an image gallery.
a few parade photos
Nov. 21, 2009

grenlyn1 posted new profile info.
Nov. 21, 2009

random musings created a blog post.
twilight: new moon movie review
Nov. 20, 2009

grumpy-not created a blog post.
happy birthday perm. adhesive
Nov. 20, 2009


416 Lifetime Comments *

* Some comments may have been deleted

Golo

Welcome to GOLO, where WRAL.com visitors can comment on stories and create profile pages, blogs and photo galleries.

You must be a registered WRAL.com user to use these tools. Click here to register or log in.

View Comments View Comments


page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
<prev    next>
sort order: oldest first | newest first

WHERE ARE YOU?

It would appear that Angela found a way to get rid of me at the behest of her close personal friend (I'm sure that needs no further explanation to be clear.) This place really has become Animal Farm ...

/* giggle */

/* bump stumble bump */

/* giggle */

/* knock, knock, knock */

Trick or treat!

Thanks for the review!I added your first one on Zombieland to Tthe GOLO DVD and Movies gallery. If I ever miss one, please let me know.

You've got mail

"Protester: The rich are rich because they are smarter and deserve high quality health care where those who don't have health care are obviously stupid and lazy and don't deserve access to the greatest health care in the world.

Reporter: So you believe in social Darwinism?

Protester: Darwinism!?! Heck no I don't believe in evolution. It is that way because that is the way God wants it.

(News Flash - Jesus was a Liberal) (He healed people for free)"

Brilliant.

"I wonder if you and I could do this. I respect you greatly and I think I could learn a lot. We are above the base reactions that we normally see. Could this be done in a way that would not turn into people just trying to hurt each other. Not us, but those who may read and respond." - ryoung

I guess anything is possible! The respect is mutual and we already know each other pretty well - it would perhaps be "staged dialectic" for the benefit of others. If we do it I would suggest 2 interview blogs. We could each submit 5 or 6 questions to the other and create response blogs which we could post at whatever times would make the most sense. Feasable?

That or we compile the whole back & forth into 1 big blog. If it wasn't too huge that might be simpler. I don't know though, I can be verbose at times! :) It's a fun idea, at any rate. I always enjoy our conversations.

Hi. I just wanted to say thanks for the tips you posted on that blog about the difficulties in finding a job these days. Until today, I've typically read your posts & thought "what a donkey's behind," but today, you earned my respect. (That's probably not worth much to you, but there it is, anyway.) (: I'm going to pass your tips on to my dad, who has been out of work & looking for almost a year now. Thanks again & have a wonderful day.

WOW! Talk about ask and you shall receive!! Thanks for the movie reviews. I will add them to the collection, RY! -Angela

My first post from my new blackberry. I love new toys. This has to be the next step in evolution. You were my first test. You should feel special. :)

heheh... I have been carrying around an HP 2133 which is a "mini" netbook. It's a very portable wireless-capable computer but it *will* make you squint. No Crackberry, er ..Blackberry yet though. :) Careful! I hear they are addictive.

page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
<prev    next>
sort order: oldest first | newest first

Please log in to add comment.

most recent
   blogs    galleries    profiles    groups    popular  

the most dangerous job in the united states

The most life threatening job in the USA is being President -- more dangerous than being a soldier,...

what the??

  LOS ANGELES — Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards...

the day our world stood still

        Memories, Reflections and 46 years Later                         November...

afternoon cry (and why did i feel compelled to click to watch shaniya's funeral)

 I just happened to be on WRAL and I saw 'WATCH LIVE COVERAGE' so I clicked it.  I probably...

thankful for~

 My family A fire in my fireplace  Moonlight Hot English breakfast tea Sunshine Rain-...

Generic Profile Image

saturday night live on obama's trip to china

The One is not going to be happy about this one!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXEShSIFks

cinnamon-from kandahar to maryland

Just reposting this today so that more can know about this book and the amazing journey the puppy...

Generic Profile Image

so which one you demented minds will be watching ?

    So none of you really cared for this girl until she was killed. You saw...

"health care reform" has nothing to do with your health

Have you ever wondered why it takes a document consisting of around two thousand pages to "reform...

va. military institute faces sexism accusations

"LEXINGTON, Va. — Virginia Military Institute is defending itself against...

   blogs    galleries    profiles    groups    popular  

profile of dawnssong

DO NOT be afraid to stand up, speak out and/or fight for what you believe in!  DO NOT BE AFRAID TO "Question!"

Generic Profile Image

profile of lcms0516

I am what I am but, I am not Popeye The Sailor Man

profile of ramses

UNC: 5 National Titles (NCAA) Duke: 3 National Titles (NCAA)

profile of dageroth

I am very hard on gov officials who look after their ratings rather than the issues before them, whether they be Reps, Dems or other. Take no prisoners!

Generic Profile Image

profile of amedlin

I am 47 years old and a breast cancer survivor of two years.  I had a mamogram in Feb. 2007 which...

Generic Profile Image

profile of we_all_have_it_coming

We all have it coming.

Generic Profile Image

profile of kbarbour

Fayetteville Dogwood Festival

Generic Profile Image

profile of awlee811

Ring for sale

Generic Profile Image

profile of thememorykeepercoach

I am a mother of 2 beautiful children. I am a work at home mom. I have an amazing business with a great...

   blogs    galleries    profiles    groups    popular  

Generic Profile Image

privately public (6 members)

A Public Group for the Private Profiles.   If you like to blog but like to keep...

golo happy birthday club (25 members)

  1/8 - justafella  2/2 - sandlapper 2/9 - Sue Donym  2/10-Pom...

therustybucketkidsclub (3 members)

Fans of The Rusty Bucket Kids Club, as well as cast and crew share the fun and the joy the movie and music are bringing to the community.

the book club (17 members)

This group is for those that would like to get involved with monthly readings, or readings at your...

Generic Profile Image

veterans affairs-are you a vfw (2 members)

OK, lets hear from all our proud Veterans here in Golo land! What branch of service were/are...

unemployed goloers corporation (10 members)

The unemployed Goloers Corporation is a newly formed corporation that contains the skills of all people...

motivation for weight loss (4 members)

If you want to lose weight or have already lost the weight.. we need each other to inspire each other to reach the determined goal..

golo weight loss buddy group (9 members)

  This group is for anyone (male or female) interested in "buddying up" with...

crew the raccoon (1 member)

Fans, volunteers and freinds of the Peak City Film Festival in historic downtown Apex, NC, November 20, 21, 22  2009.  

Generic Profile Image

the throne of wisdom (12 members)

   blogs    galleries    profiles    groups    popular  

profile of 007 - granco.shhhhh dont tell

For all the nonbelievers in Golo-land:   ...

profile of kemosabe

I sat down at the bar and ordered a drink. As I sat sipping my drink,...

"health care reform" has nothing to do with your health

Have you ever wondered why it takes a document consisting of around two thousand pages to "reform...

Generic Profile Image

saturday night live on obama's trip to china

The One is not going to be happy about this one!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXEShSIFks

Generic Profile Image

so which one you demented minds will be watching ?

    So none of you really cared for this girl until she was killed. You saw...

thankful for~

 My family A fire in my fireplace  Moonlight Hot English breakfast tea Sunshine Rain-...

the 'war on christmas' (© bill o'reilly) has begun

                     ...

va. military institute faces sexism accusations

"LEXINGTON, Va. — Virginia Military Institute is defending itself against...

afternoon cry (and why did i feel compelled to click to watch shaniya's funeral)

 I just happened to be on WRAL and I saw 'WATCH LIVE COVERAGE' so I clicked it.  I probably...

the day our world stood still

        Memories, Reflections and 46 years Later                         November...