Posted on 12/27/2001 7:58:45 AM PST by sheltonmac
Many of us here on FR have our own BUMP Lists, lists of fellow FReepers with whom we keep in constant contact on issues of similar interest-- at least that's the idea. I must admit that over time I have forgotten why I have added some of you to my own lists. If you have ended up on my lists it's probably because I liked one of your posts and we saw eye-to-eye on one issue or another.
The purpose of this particular post is two-fold:
1. I would like to find out just who you guys (or gals) are. I have gleaned some information from your profile pages but many of you are still little more than mysterious, faceless cyber-wraiths that drift in and out of threads with only a passing comment or two. I don't know the gender, age, or even political background of most of you.Please feel free to post any (not too) personal information about yourself (e.g. whether you're male, female, or other, marital status, your political party affiliation, if any, etc.) I think that this could help add another level to our debates and discussions. It may even cut down on some of the insults and personal attacks. It's easy to be critical and even downright rude when others don't have a face to go with the screen name. Who knows? Those of us who disagree vehemently on certain issues may find some things we have in common.2. I also want to know who would like to stay on my BUMP Lists. I generally keep one for general sociopolitical threads (this is the largest), one for Philosophical/Religious topics, and one for issues concerning the South, Secession, and the Confederacy.
Also let me know if you would like to remain on one or more of my BUMP Lists or if you would like to be added to one or more.
I am a civil engineer by trade, and I work on transportation-related projects large and small. However, I have a keen financial mind and I may be an economist at heart. If I didn't have to work, I'd be a writer dealing with political commentary (with a focus on economic issues).
I have been married 41 years..as my screen name says I am mom to seven children,five sons ,two daughters. We have 12 living grandchildren and one that rests in Gods care.
My first presidential vote was for Goldwater, I guess that means I was born a conservative :>)
I was" born again " 25 years ago,and since then my life's course has been completely redirected.
I live in the City of Buffalo..and today we have 3 feet of standing snow and 6-7 foot drifts....I do love this area :>)
So if I was in the library, in what section would I find that book? Mystery? Science Fiction? Young Adult? Reference? History?
Good. Then our plan is working.
BTW, watch out for that Registered person.
My Real name is Mike S_____, I'm 49 and live here in Richmond, Virginia although I was born and spent most of my life in Baltimore, Md. I'm a conservative and therefore relate better to the Republican party although I have some ideas that would be classified as Libertarian. My wife Cathy was born in Louisana like you. She is sometimes more conservative than I and posts here as well although I shall not reveal her ID. For relaxation, I like to read, watch SciFi movies and of course visit Free Republic.
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Also rate as a Grade A smart-you-know-what
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