Papa John's Pizza To Raise Prices Because Of Obamacare

[SunsetSue]

R = Fee for service; every man/woman/child for itself.

D = Medicare for all, universal coverage.

I'll take the R plan, get a high deductible policy and an FSA. You can get whatever works for you.

[dsummoner]

As per your previous post, I sat down to enjoy a little wine and listen to some music. Up came Samuel Barber's, Adagio for Strings. It was used as the theme song for the movie, The Platoon. Very powerfu stuff that surfaced a lot of emotions. I thought I was done getting all teary-eyed. I guess in time.

Barber's Adagio for Strings in its own right and as the setting for Barber's choral arrangement of the liturgical Agnus Dei, are works that I listen to regularly. Very powerful and poignant.

The passage of time seems to work as a filter, removing the sharpness of clarity of both emotion and memory and yet all it takes is but one (perhaps of many) cue to bring that sharpness back into focus. I also suspect that the 'tolerance' of the system is increased with repeated stimuli in the form of positive discussion. Then again, each one of us handles grief and loss in our own unique way and m suppositions may only be applicable to me.

I can relate to your $3K emergency vet bill. Three days before we put him down he couldn't breath and was throwing up mucous. I thought he might have pseumonia (in addition to the cancer), so I thought if we treated the pseumonia, it might buy him more time. Turns out I was right, he did have pseumonia, and they successfully treated that...but the cancer had spread too far. Our bill was $2K. But I don't regret spending one dime. My only regret was that he didn't die at home next to his mate. She seems a bit mopey, but not sure if she knows he's gone, or just my projections of human feelings on our other dog?

One of the reasons why I work as much as I do is to ensure that I can do right by my wife and animals (I will have failed the day that money is an actual issue when it comes to them)... it is a powerless feeling, however, in the face of the as of now diseases of senescence and mortality.

Dogs clearly have feelings... feelings that are purer and run deeper than those of humans. My hypothesis would be one of such a trait arising from centuries of selective breeding (human directed evolution) but with sufficient faculties retained for modification by nurture or abuse. I find your view on your dog's mate's response to be spot on (the capacity to miss a member of the pack would extend to all members of that set).

[Phineas Finn]

One of the reasons why I work as much as I do is to ensure that I can do right by my wife and animals (I will have failed the day that money is an actual issue when it comes to them)... it is a powerless feeling, however, in the face of the as of now diseases of senescence and mortality.

Dogs clearly have feelings... feelings that are purer and run deeper than those of humans. My hypothesis would be one of such a trait arising from centuries of selective breeding (human directed evolution) but with sufficient faculties retained for modification by nurture or abuse. I find your view on your dog's mate's response to be spot on (the capacity to miss a member of the pack would extend to all members of that set).

While in my better moments I need (and certainly do not deserve) proof that a truly beautiful heart beats within the source of our ephemeral and ultimately inconsequential political and social disagreements, I hope that I'm a good enough human to remember this post of yours the next time I'm swept away by rhetorical excess -- mine or yours.

And though it probably speaks more to my deficiencies in forming human relationships, most of the deepest, most rewarding relationships in my life have been with dogs. Quite rightly, such relationships don't occur with all dogs, only a few. My last transcendent friendship was with a Golden that we lost about two years ago. He and I had reached the point where speech was usually not necessary. He recognized the changes in my breathing patterns and was usually sitting on the floor next to my bed, looking at me when I first opened my eyes. He was, at the end, damn near perfect.

Now, I'm attempting to build a similar bond with a German Shepherd Dog who usually know exactly what I'd like her to do but still gets a look that shows that she's thinking "well, why?". She also has a habit of tilting her head and appearing to be thinking: "What the ****?". She could be the best yet, but it's going to take work and concessions on both our parts.

Thanks for the opportunity for woolgathering.

[dsummoner]

While in my better moments I need (and certainly do not deserve) proof that a truly beautiful heart beats within the source of our ephemeral and ultimately inconsequential political and social disagreements, I hope that I'm a good enough human to remember this post of yours the next time I'm swept away by rhetorical excess -- mine or yours.

A number of years ago, I had indicated that it would be my pleasure to purchase the first round at the pub (If I recall correctly your response was that you don't drink alcohol but would be amenable to a non-alcoholic libation). My offer still stands (and the underlying sentiment remains).

The politics and social issues, for me at least, are merely something in passing and are of no consequence (nothing that is posted on Sunspot changes anything in the broader sphere). I do enjoy taking a position and then defending it (especially when it involves stripping away symbolism, false appeal to false authority, false appeals to emotion and the myriad other number of logical fallacies that one sees; I am also more than willing to roll around in the mud when such happens). I have yet to find another poster herein for whom I would not be happy to purchase a round for at the pub. I do tend to save the more serious, academic writing for its proper venue in that the citations would generally go unread and the sentence structure that I employ (replete with passive voice) in my academic works might be a bit much here. On certain issues, however, I am more than happy to crack open and cite as many references as needed (a library of hundreds of books and thousands of academic papers tends to help).

And though it probably speaks more to my deficiencies in forming human relationships, most of the deepest, most rewarding relationships in my life have been with dogs. Quite rightly, such relationships don't occur with all dogs, only a few. My last transcendent friendship was with a Golden that we lost about two years ago. He and I had reached the point where speech was usually not necessary. He recognized the changes in my breathing patterns and was usually sitting on the floor next to my bed, looking at me when I first opened my eyes. He was, at the end, damn near perfect.

The bond that develops between people and their dogs (not all people and not all dogs) is indeed special. It would be my suspicion (merely a suspicion at this time as I have not researched it) that much of the disappointment that humans find in their relationships with other humans with whom they seek close relationships with is the conditional nature of such relationships. The expectation of 'unconditional' is far in excess of the reality. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Golden.

Now, I'm attempting to build a similar bond with a German Shepherd Dog who usually know exactly what I'd like her to do but still gets a look that shows that she's thinking "well, why?". She also has a habit of tilting her head and appearing to be thinking: "What the ****?". She could be the best yet, but it's going to take work and concessions on both our parts.

Thanks for the opportunity for woolgathering.

Mutual training, my friend.

Stepping back from the usual rigmarole of the discussion(s) on Nationals helps to bring focus on the actual commonalities that we have irrespective of political persuasion.

[songfourone]

Stepping back from the usual rigmarole of the discussion(s) on Nationals helps to bring focus on the actual commonalities that we have irrespective of political persuasion.[/QUOTE]

Hey, isn't that what I said

[dsummoner]

My Dad brought home a small little Pomeranian, he fit in one hand, that night, and he won the name Bunny FooFoo. The day I got married, FooFoo was included in a picture, sitting on my lap, he was truly a member of our family. I was pregnant with my daughter when my sister and I had to let him go, and our cat mourned, and soon followed. After our children were off to college, I was grateful for our cats, otherwise I was just this crazed lady talking to herself.

I am sorry for your loss and simultaneously thankful that you had your canine and feline companions with you.

Sasha, our malamute, was the last of her litter. Even as a 'little' ball of hair she weighed in at a hefty 43 lb. and her forepaws were massive (this is why she was last of her litter). Our 'little' ball of hair grew into a massive 120 lb. adult (barrel chested and all muscle) but she never lost her puppy mannerisms and friendly/gentle disposition towards people. She was a favorite at the vet's office and the entire office, including her primary vet, were in tears on the last day.

[dsummoner]

Hey, isn't that what I said

Indeed.

However, my word score was higher.

[songfourone]

Indeed.

However, my word score was higher.

ROFLMAO, Dammit, I was first

[zenwalk]

What's Godfather's Pizza stand on Obamacare? Maybe we should let the pizza chains determine national healthcare? Oh, the republicans already are.

[dsummoner]

ROFLMAO, Dammit, I was first

Indeed you were.

[songfourone]

Indeed you were.

Okay, so if it happened once, it could very well happen again? LOL
Not likely

[dsummoner]

Okay, so if it happened once, it could very well happen again? LOL
Not likely

It was a very nice sentiment and much appreciated.

[slapshot]

Barber's Adagio for Strings in its own right and as the setting for Barber's choral arrangement of the liturgical Agnus Dei, are works that I listen to regularly. Very powerful and poignant.

The passage of time seems to work as a filter, removing the sharpness of clarity of both emotion and memory and yet all it takes is but one (perhaps of many) cue to bring that sharpness back into focus. I also suspect that the 'tolerance' of the system is increased with repeated stimuli in the form of positive discussion. Then again, each one of us handles grief and loss in our own unique way and m suppositions may only be applicable to me.



One of the reasons why I work as much as I do is to ensure that I can do right by my wife and animals (I will have failed the day that money is an actual issue when it comes to them)... it is a powerless feeling, however, in the face of the as of now diseases of senescence and mortality.

Dogs clearly have feelings... feelings that are purer and run deeper than those of humans. My hypothesis would be one of such a trait arising from centuries of selective breeding (human directed evolution) but with sufficient faculties retained for modification by nurture or abuse. I find your view on your dog's mate's response to be spot on (the capacity to miss a member of the pack would extend to all members of that set).

I see a side of you that I had not seen before. You are a good, compassionate person. Peace, my friend...and hug your dog for me.

The meek shall inherit the earth, so be kind to those who depend on us....

[Mom49of4]

When it comes to our furry friends I suspect most of us are suckers.

[gonzoliberal]

When it comes to our furry friends I suspect most of us are suckers.

It IS rather warming to discover just how many of us, though.

[BlandFood]

When it comes to our furry friends I suspect most of us are suckers.

Yup, as of today we're up to 3, the Lab, the Silky and now a 8 week old my daughter brought home today a Chihuahua she calls Lola. None of them are GSH pointers but I'm not in the field so much anymore so they'll all stay.

[songfourone]

It was a very nice sentiment and much appreciated.

There is hope for us yet

[dsummoner]

I see a side of you that I had not seen before. You are a good, compassionate person. Peace, my friend...and hug your dog for me.

The meek shall inherit the earth, so be kind to those who depend on us....

Thank you, my friend. It is a side of me that is generally reserved but one that should, perhaps, be expressed more openly.

[dsummoner]

There is hope for us yet

On you posting a good sentiment first, yes (and most likely all of the time).

On beating my word score, never!

[songfourone]

On you posting a good sentiment first, yes (and most likely all of the time).

On beating my word score, never!

We both know i could never beat your word score, I will stick to good sentiments