Mr. Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense,who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:  Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 -year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Calpol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.This was a post on the PHX boards it is interesting to see the different types of reponses on other boards some loved it some not so much .....Market 101 seems to feel unless the subjet is about sex, aids or whatever it does not belong , I choose to believe others might have broader minds.....This SD TER board tends to be a little slow so really what is the harm in sharing and creating discussion? Victoria PS it was not meant as joke.....Hey Market how about posting something that we might find entertaining in your humle opinion? Why drive  off a new poster when you have so very few here already? peace V


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This story is only relevant to THIS BOARD if Mr. Common Sense died of AIDS after having unprotected sex with an unreviewed provider that he found on Craigs' List.  Then, you could say that the moral of the story is to go to TER, do your homework and always wear a rubber or that dying of AIDS after TOFTT is not the way to go.

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This sort of material is beyond comprehension for many but there again is understood and appreciated by others. Subjective materials are generally quickly read and therefore patience is nonexistent. I for one appreciate and enjoy material pertaining to qualities simply because they make a person who they are. Thank You Victoria.

I knew SD had to have some thinkers out there, and you my friend should call yourself Overachiever.....I love a man with brains and humor......Victoria

Actually the core of the law suit was that the coffee was too hot for the workers to handle safely - 185 degrees vs. 165 if memory serves correctly - rather than the woman's stupidity in putting it between her legs.

Actually the core of the law suit was that the coffee was too hot for the workers to handle safely - 185 degrees vs. 165 if memory serves correctly - rather than the woman's stupidity in putting it between her legs.

Victoria my friend:

I saw this on the Phoenix Board today!

These men in San Diego will love you when you get here,, sounds like you are doing alot of self promoting for your tour here honey,, when are you coming?

I hope to see you on this trip! Sre you bringing others?

Rowan

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A website might be of use to you darln'.

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First, it was Amazing Alena or whatever her name was. Even a bunch of chollos posted very good things about her, you still bashed her.  And now this??

If it wasn't for their posts, then there would be no posts here at all! Maybe you need another hobby than this as it doesn't look like it is easing your stress at all!

whether or not that was the intent...

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Alena was up to tricks, so I wasn't off.
Maybe you should check the whole board before you speak. I not trying to be critical.
I only state the obvious.

uys, Victoria does not mean any harm, she does this in a few cities so that she will get to be known before she makes here presense, she is a great lady and a nice person, it is hard to get known,,If I am also implicated as a self promoter, I apologize, this Board is hard to get people to talk on,,and sometimes, talking excessively may not be the key, however I do see a big increase in action...

Rowan

See my above post. I feel like I talk to much sometimes too. You're not alone. But if the board is slow it feels that way.
Hopefully people see a difference between adding to the conversation. Or constantly saying you're available, posting dates, specials, etc.
I'm excited it is picking up!

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Thanks Rowan and Jai, I was starting to feel like this board really did not want any new posters it seemed like a very quiet board and I am planning on coming in March to see my sister and tour I just thought it would be nice to share some stories and maybe get a chance to meet some of the locals here,I do well here in PHX and was just looking to have some fun traveling to new cities LA is great and SF was really a fun city. It does seem there are always a few that do not want outsiders but I will keep trying .......Victoria

I've traveled here many times and have met some great people and am asked when am I coming back, I think there's enough business for everyone...the Gents are the lucky ones as they have such a wonderful choice.

Yes sometimes toooooo much promoting can be to some...I guess "COMMON SENSE" if really not dead....a person can judge for themselves by the number of phone call, pm's, emails.

It's really is nice when a community can come together and give support to all and not be so one sided as some cities are...like Phoenix.

I'm planning a trip soon...hope to see my friends and make some new!

Happy Valentines Day...spread some love!

I found your thread very interesting and thought the way you presented it a work of art. Intelligence and humor are both strong indications of character which of course are a huge part of the way one conducts themself. Verbal interplay can definitely stir the more primitive instincts and who are we to fight such natural reactions. Perhaps I will be make a trip to Phoenix in March and with your permission I will contact you.
Underachiever