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SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 04-30-2002 @ 4:33 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	quote: This is so not teh funney. Dude, what the fuck are you talking about? Are you in? Yes or No? Simple as that. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

Faceman ...And now the battle between us and them has begun. JYD-4-LIFE.	posted on 04-30-2002 @ 5:13 PM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: May. 00	A little from column A and a little from column B I'm only laughing on the outside My smile is just skin deep If you could see inside I'm really crying You might join me for a weep.

Flock of Moosen OA.com's Bodyguard Anger problem? What anger problem? I hate the fucking mud! USA	posted on 05-01-2002 @ 8:39 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	If this is real, then I'm in. If it isn't, well then, I'm still in. Either NJ or NY is good for me. Just as long as it's not too far into the city. Kinda far for me from the Jersey Shore. Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-01-2002 @ 10:16 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	OK, looks like Fridays May 10th & 17th, and Saturday the 18th. Saturday the 11th is not good with Mother's day the next day. Also, NJ seems to be the consensus.. Stadium or Medieval Times. Let's try to narrow down the variables a little more. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

Froy King Shit board owner	posted on 05-01-2002 @ 10:50 PM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01	I just so happen to be moving back north next weekend, I'd be happy to show if this is serious. I believe in the Faith... that can save me. I believe in the hope and I pray... That someday it may raise me... above these badlands Over The Limit

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-01-2002 @ 10:59 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	Well, Matthew, the three days that are available are in my last post, If you can think of a better venue, please feel free to suggest it to see what everyone else thinks. I am assuming it is better for everyone on a Friday or Saturday, that's why it is those three dates. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

Joey BigArms I Need An Old Priest And A Young Priest	posted on 05-02-2002 @ 12:58 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	If I had to pick a date: May 17 or 18 would be the best for me, projects at work would cause me to show up later on the 10th. Medieval Times would be interesting. Me and Flock have to do battle though. opieanthony.com; Like a retarded yoyo, you will keep coming back. *"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" Charles Dickens* Over The Limit

Froy King Shit board owner	posted on 05-02-2002 @ 1:14 PM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01	I believe Medeival Times needs reservations though, I think it would be better if we were at a place where we could just walk in. I'm fine on any of those dates. The stadium is fine with me. I believe in the Faith... that can save me. I believe in the hope and I pray... That someday it may raise me... above these badlands Over The Limit

Buttmunch USA Autoban Head Slap... Swim Move...	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 9:00 AM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Oct. 00	Slash, will James T. Kirk be there? Donâ€™t get me wrong, I am not fighting to uphold the restraints that give protection to rights fully accrued upon facts so nearly permanent as to be substantially impervious to change, rather I am for the supervision of changing conduct or conditions and are thus provisional or tentative. TMS

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 11:37 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	Only if he is a mod, or we still have a mod leak, BM Ok, it looks like Friday May 17th, or Saturday May 18th, @ The Stadium. If the Stadium is good for everyone, all everyone has to do is pick from those two dates. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think? This message was edited by SLASH on 5-4-02 @ 12:31 PM

Flock of Moosen OA.com's Bodyguard Anger problem? What anger problem? I hate the fucking mud! USA	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 1:32 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	quote: Ok, it looks like Friday May 17th, or Saturday May 18th, @ The Stadium. Of those two days, the 17th is better for me. Got anniversary plans on the 18th. Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

Joey BigArms I Need An Old Priest And A Young Priest	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 1:37 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Friday May 17th works for me! opieanthony.com; Like a retarded yoyo, you will keep coming back. *"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" Charles Dickens* Over The Limit

Lord Magus I have Cool-Mod-Powers and can read the Cool-Mod-Forum, then I drive home in my Cool-Mod-Car UFC	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 10:14 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Either date is fine, directions would be nice though. No! I am NOT a Goth Dude!! "I'm gonna change my name to Pimp Daddy Payne!"

FollowThisLogic Nay. We are but men. ROCK. The man with the plan.	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 10:26 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Either date should also work for me... if it's the Friday I'll probably just go from work (in Montclair).... but yes, directions would be good. remember i was always true remember that i always tried remember i loved only you remember me and smile for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-04-2002 @ 10:36 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	I believe this is the address: Stadium Cafe (201) 867-2050 217 State Route 3 Secaucus, NJ 07094 If that is the correct place, use Mapquest, and get directions from your various locations. If that is not the correct place, will Matt or BM please post the correct place? Thanks in advance. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

Buttmunch USA Autoban Head Slap... Swim Move...	posted on 05-05-2002 @ 6:12 AM
O&A Board Veteran Registered: Oct. 00	Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's exactly it. I'll double check by visiting one of Brother Joe's old threads. I'm sure he posted directions. *edit: Good Rats Post. Good work Slash, Psycho Bitch agrees with you. I wish Matt hadn't fucked up our welcome at Bazookas. That place would have been perfect. I'm surprised that we haven't received a response from IrishAlkey, Ants in my Pants or Silera. Ooops, wait, aren't they Mods yet? They do seem to have some stranglehold on the Board lately. Is it just me, or does anyone else just want them to send us the video already? Wait, is it too late for these? [Sarcasm] [/Sarcasm] OK, I'm off to post something along the lines of "FU to Silera's ingrown pubic hair that got stuck in Alkey's mouth and caused Ant's to choke last night preventing them from doing mind eraser shots..." Donâ€™t get me wrong, I am not fighting to uphold the restraints that give protection to rights fully accrued upon facts so nearly permanent as to be substantially impervious to change, rather I am for the supervision of changing conduct or conditions and are thus provisional or tentative. TMS This message was edited by Buttmunch on 5-5-02 @ 6:30 AM

FN Moron This status is sponsored by: P®oJë©T M@¥hέm I Mod VG's ass!	posted on 05-05-2002 @ 6:00 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	either day works for me... but at least a week's notice would be nice...

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-05-2002 @ 7:22 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	OK, it looks like Friday, May 17th @ Stadium Cafe. Stadium Cafe (201) 867-2050 217 State Route 3 Secaucus, NJ 07094 For directions use Mapquest. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

Flock of Moosen OA.com's Bodyguard Anger problem? What anger problem? I hate the fucking mud! USA	posted on 05-06-2002 @ 7:58 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	quote: I'm surprised that we haven't received a response from IrishAlkey, Ants in my Pants or Silera. Ooops, wait, aren't they Mods yet? They do seem to have some stranglehold on the Board lately. Is it just me, or does anyone else just want them to send us the video already? Wait, is it too late for these? [Sarcasm] [/Sarcasm] OK, I'm off to post something along the lines of "FU to Silera's ingrown pubic hair that got stuck in Alkey's mouth and caused Ant's to choke last night preventing them from doing mind eraser shots..." Very funny Buttmunch, very funny. :-D Glad to see I'm not the only one who noticed these pathetic attempts at attention. It wouldn't be so bad if they only talked here, but they all hang out together all the time. Is it really necessary to flaunt their sexcapades in just about every fucking thread here? And don't even get me started on The Junkyard. Those three have totally made a joke out of that lately. I know, it's been a joke for a while, but now it's downright pathetic. Sorry to get off track Slash. Just saw what BM said and I had to vent. Carry on people and hopefully I'll see ya on the 17th. Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-09-2002 @ 9:59 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	quote: Flock Of Moosen posted: Of those two days, the 17th is better for me. Got anniversary plans on the 18th. quote: Flock Of Moosen posted: Sorry to get off track Slash. Just saw what BM said and I had to vent. Carry on people and hopefully I'll see ya on the 17th. Sorry, Flock, but that is not acceptable. The date was set to accommodate you. No "hopefully" about it, you will be there. ;) AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

virgingrrl and i am apologizing now for the spelling errors, its 34 am and im drunk, so no time for spell check! Gotcha, SLASH i'll mmmm momo all i want! and you cant stop me!	posted on 05-09-2002 @ 10:21 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	hey slash...WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN?!?!? coughcoughineedsomeporncoughcough ...Sweeter Than A Cherry Pie With Ready Whip Topping...

FollowThisLogic Nay. We are but men. ROCK. The man with the plan.	posted on 05-09-2002 @ 11:10 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Damn, now I kinda want to go to the R&F Big Ass Night of Fights.... save your Raven comments, tools. That's the 17th as well. remember i was always true remember that i always tried remember i loved only you remember me and smile for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-09-2002 @ 11:15 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	I don't know what that is, FTL. It's ok, I am sure that you won't be missed. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

FollowThisLogic Nay. We are but men. ROCK. The man with the plan.	posted on 05-09-2002 @ 11:31 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00	Oh, I'm never missed. But since this is a rare occasion to meet everyone, I'll probably get to The Stadium. remember i was always true remember that i always tried remember i loved only you remember me and smile for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry

SLASH Pompous, Arrogant, Enigmatic, Bitter, Quirky, Misanthrope with a Weird Sense of Humor and an Iron Clad Memory while flooding the board with my Stream of Consciousness UFC STRIKE 3 (I'm a dick and I like to ruin people's plans)	posted on 05-10-2002 @ 12:03 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 00	quote: But since this is a rare occasion to meet everyone, I'll probably get to The Stadium. I am sure that "everyone" feels honored that you are making the effort. AIM: SmarterChild Write To Me Here I think it all started with the Declaration of Independence -- the idea that we had the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit is what took America from the revolution to the computer age in 200 years. But the progress has come at a price. The obvious being the people that were exploited to make it possible; the not so obvious being us, the first group of people that were given no obvious frontiers to conquer. We hear stories that about the good old days that don't seem to apply anymore. It's a generation gap that leaves us without role models. But the bright side is that without role models, there are no roles. Maybe that's what the 60s were all about -- getting rid of the roles. But what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, what do we replace them with? Without any guidance, the choices become overwhelming. Sometimes it just makes everything feel hopeless. So we destroy our bodies in the search of an ideal. Try to salvage relationships that don't work. We feel we must do something, instead of doing something that we feel. It is the prison of self-imposed momentum, and the sad part is that we get used to it. It reminds me of a song I heard the other day. It's called "The Going Nowhere Fast." But the people I have met here have shown me another side of Nowhere. They've pointed out the beautiful irony that stagnation makes it easy to stop and smell the roses, if we just let it. What would we be if we had nothing to rebel against? Well we could finally be ourselves, the first group of people who stopped looking for the answers long enough to appreciate the questions. And all we have to do is to make our own Declaration of Independence. We can embrace the right to life and liberty by simply realizing that happiness exists -- not to pursue, but to accept. After that the only challenge would be to make sure with the rest of our lives that we weren't just another fad. I don't know, it's an idea. What do you think?

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