SodaHead - Sophistsstar's Answers & Comments

Why do Americans bash Barack?

2008-07-30T03:40:53Z

Why do Americans bash Barack?
(Other)

499 answers, +28 raves

Sophistsstar answered
They haven't suffered enough under a Republican
and said : Because we see him for who he is. He is not worthy of leading us and not capable. We get what we settle for.

Should "In God We Trust" be taken off of US money?

2008-05-16T05:15:04Z

Should "In God We Trust" be taken off of US money?
(Other)

9159 answers, +134 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes
and said : And let's put Bush on the back and just the eye of God on the front. We don't need the words, do we?...I am being facetious!!!!!

Are homosexuals born gay, or is it their choice?

2008-05-01T04:44:25Z

Are homosexuals born gay, or is it their choice?
(Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual)

3712 answers, +112 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Undecided
and said : I think it is both, as are most things in life. You have the ares and the wanna bes. Great Question. One I have pondered much myself.

If you could ask your pet one thing (and have them respond in your language), what would you ask them?

2008-04-18T06:09:01Z

If you could ask your pet one thing (and have them respond in your language), what would you ask them?
(Pets)

15 answers, +6 raves

Sophistsstar answered
I would ask...
and said : Did God send you to me?

What would you like to know about me?

2008-04-16T05:44:04Z

What would you like to know about me?
(What's Bubbling in Your Head?)

129 answers, +30 raves

Sophistsstar answered
This
and said : Tell me about your parents - they must be exceptional people.

Would you join a song march?

2008-04-15T06:43:14Z

Would you join a song march?
(What's Bubbling in Your Head?)

28 answers, +16 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes
and said : This one is so dear to my heart - thank you for helping me to remember

Obama wants to have sex education start in kindergarten. Do you agree with this?

2008-04-15T06:17:14Z

Obama wants to have sex education start in kindergarten. Do you agree with this?
(Families & Parenting)

303 answers, +12 raves

Sophistsstar answered
NO!!! This is my job as a parent, to decide when, and what to tell my children about sex.
and said : This is about the most absurb thing I have heard in a while. I am disturb this has been someone's thought, let alone up for debate. Are we that much in peril?

Social Commentary, do you agree?

2008-04-14T18:08:18Z

Social Commentary, do you agree?
(United States)

50 answers, +24 raves

Sophistsstar answered
No
and said : Our freedoms are god given. Anyone who takes them is egotistical bent on control. No one can take them away unless we allow them to - even our employees - our own government. Lately, I have been hearing about corruption in the community level - and people allow it. Now I understand how we get such a corrupt government - there is a foundation for it on the community level which supports it and allows for it to grow on a national level. So - people - it is our fault. We are allowing our employees to do this to us. We can not allow our government to MAKE us be better people. We have to become that ourselves. Terrorist are not taking away our freedoms - our government is doing that at a scary rate daily now.

Teens Arrested In Taped Beating: Should these girls go to jail?

2008-04-11T06:55:14Z

Teens Arrested In Taped Beating: Should these girls go to jail?
(United States)

583 answers, +71 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes, these girls belong in jail. This kind of violence is unacceptable.
and said : Absolutely, turning the cheek, denies the vicious violence they inflicted to incite, for money, the publicized pain of a peer. When women become like men, we are doomed. This incident saddens me greatly and horrifies me. Like Children of the Corn - I've met these girls when they were 10 years old and they were snotty and not very nice then. I can just imagine what kind of adult they've grown into. I am saying this facetiously. I once taught a yoga class at a day care for high class citizens to be, meaning their parents were extremely wealthy. The were about 12 girls and their blatant, baleful disdain, and studied unresponsiveness was amazing to me as I engage youngsters easily and soon become their friend. These females were like high class couture and they were only 10. It was one of the most disconcerting classes I have ever taught.

How do we take back our Government?

2008-04-09T20:07:00Z

How do we take back our Government?
(United States)

22 answers, +8 raves

Sophistsstar answered
REVOLUTION !!!!!!!!
and said : I say it is time for another tea party. But Ron Paul seems to have integrity and hold to the fundemental principals which make this the greatest country on earth. Electing him, may be a start.

Should bars/bartenders be held liable for drinkers turning 21 who are served 21 shots of alcohol and die?

2008-04-09T04:48:56Z

Should bars/bartenders be held liable for drinkers turning 21 who are served 21 shots of alcohol and die?
(United States)

17 answers, +4 raves

Sophistsstar answered
No
and said : I'm sorry, as long as alcohol is legal, and bars are places where serving alcohol is sold, bartenders are doing their job. If one had common sense, they would refuse to serve someone who is overly inebriated, but the person who is drinking it is ultimately responsible unless their hands were tied and it was forced down their throat. We all need to take responsibility for our actions - and, well death, that's a hard lesson to learn...but I firmly believe he will come back again and have another chance to do it all over again.

Should Sex Offenders get a second chance at trying to lead a wholesome life?

2008-04-07T06:42:12Z

Should Sex Offenders get a second chance at trying to lead a wholesome life?
(United States)

113 answers, +21 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes
and said : Why are they any different from any other criminal? It needs to be assessed on an individual basis.

Any old TV show left worth making a movie or spin-off series from??

2008-04-07T06:38:07Z

Any old TV show left worth making a movie or spin-off series from??
(Television)

10 answers, +4 raves

Sophistsstar answered
None of the above
and said : What about Mr. Ed or My favorite Martian?

Does it bother you that Obama smokes?

2008-04-07T05:31:04Z

Does it bother you that Obama smokes?
(Other)

2056 answers, +41 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes, because I do not like the message it sends to kids.
and said : Or Everybody - it is an ignorant, unconscious deathwish, and serves no purpose except to make him unhealthy. We do not need unhealthy leaders - that's why we have Bush - to show us this.

The King Lives, What is your favorite song by Elvis ?

2008-04-05T04:24:16Z

The King Lives, What is your favorite song by Elvis ?
(Rock)

28 answers, +11 raves

Sophistsstar answered
other
and said :

For those Born 1930-1979

2008-04-05T03:39:44Z

For those Born 1930-1979
(Other)

61 answers, +29 raves

Sophistsstar answered
I agree 100%
and said : I know what a farm is, and spent hours riding on my bike out in the country. Kids today can't even walk to school. They live under the threat of self-nuking, chemicals and threats of invasion and global warming. Think of all the fear they have lived under that we never had. No wonder their music is gloom and doom and dressed like dead people, piercings and tattoos and an overwhelming sense of despair. We at least, grew up in dysfunctional families, but the world still felt like a safe place. I think they now grow up, where only in the house is it safe and the world must feel like a battlefield to them. They are dealing with much more heavier pyschological pressure than we ever did - with all of the peer pressure, tests and need to achieve.

THE QUOTE OF THE MONTH IS BY JAY LENO : DO YOU AGREE?

2008-04-05T03:31:24Z

THE QUOTE OF THE MONTH IS BY JAY LENO : DO YOU AGREE?
(Other)

270 answers, +44 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Yes
and said : I don't see anything wrong with it

USA 2008: The Great Depression....

2008-04-02T15:35:29Z

USA 2008: The Great Depression....
(United States)

76 answers, +29 raves

Sophistsstar answered
I think that....
and said : It's a sad situation. Bush didn't create this - though he was key in causing it to come on faster...with so much energy wasted on revenge - it is unhealthy on all levels not to mention a global scale. But this has been coming for a long time. We as people like to think today is the way it is and it's always going to be this way, but I am horribly fearful what's coming is like nothing we have ever experienced.

Who's your overall favorite band?

2008-04-02T07:16:15Z

Who's your overall favorite band?
(Other)

83 answers, +13 raves

Sophistsstar answered
No
and said : I do not have a favorite. I am going to pull a grand phoobah, I believe if anyone has enough talent and is in the public's eye, it is their opportunity to do good. There is so much black, negative ugliness in the world - why perpetuate it - and god knows. I feel so many have blown wonderful opportunities and many have led many deeper astray in their life's path - but I am not here to name names. Although I will give you some if you ask.

Okay, what makes each of you classify in the "weird" category?

2008-04-02T06:59:05Z

Okay, what makes each of you classify in the "weird" category?
(What's Bubbling in Your Head?)

90 answers, +20 raves

Sophistsstar answered
Lemme tell ya why Im weird..........
and said : Because there is no one alive like me. I search for people I can respect. I look at people - would I want them as my mom, would I want him as my dad. I am compelled to figure out solutions to situations and believe if I had the drive, I could figure out anything. I divorced my family and left everyone I knew when I was 23 and started a new life out here on the coast. It is interesting maturing in a world where people are so only concerned for themselves. I understand the need for family and community and how none of us can survive without it. I am one of those unfortunate people who came from an extremely ugly home life. I felt I needed to leave the hypocrisies and live my own life - uncolored by my family and friends perception of me. I needed to start anew. That is what makes me so weird. Also _ choose not to watch tv - and that alone makes my reality different from 85% of the population. I have poured my life into music and spiritual aspect of life and earned 3 degrees - and not over the computer. I am a CEO of a solvent company, although sales have dramatically fallen - and maybe it is in a slow downward spiral - or it will kick in again as it always does this time a year. It all remains to be seen and is in God's hands - for I give up - it will be what it will be and after awhile - you get tired of being afraid.