Getting To Know You

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Been since 2001 here. So there.


(Maybe I should add that that's been by choice. Don't want to sound like too big of a loser! )

Since everyone is sharing....since summer for me.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Lux

What exactly were you doing? I don't expect it to be too outrageous considering they encouraged violence so as to project an image of crazy violent youths. I was simple standing peacefully with the mass of protesters when the Police stormed towards us, one solidly built cop deciding that the best way to deal with me, a girl standing on the pavement with a sign, was to punch me in the face. So I'm guessing the aim was to get me and others around so angry that we'd attack them. Yes I'm about to attack a mass of big men each armed with baton and gun. I was allowed to scream a load of "f*ck you!" right up face to bloodied face with a cop though. Quite liberating to scream that at a cop and then spit (some blood) in his face. They never seemed to encourage the huge amount of middle aged and older protesters that were at the rallies. They didn't want to actually have to admit that even old people and middle aged well-to-do citizens were at these protests. What were your crimes?

"Disorderly conduct" the first time and "inciting violence" the second time.

The first time was pretty much just a general sweep for everyone that was protesting at the Westover Air Force Base in MA. We had another protest there a week later and laid in the road; how I was "inciting violence" is a mystery to me. I did call the cop who arrested me a "c*nt," though, and he called me a piece of ****.

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

It looks like a few of you are upset about the election and the government in general. The president is just the fall guy. There are far more powerful people running this country and the world. People not necessarily in a government position but influential in ways that would probably shock a few.

Being the analyst I am a few years ago I got into monitoring government communications. Before the digital encryption began I had modified equipment which allowed me to listen locally and worldwide. Equipment that’s easily available today online. The digital encryption has been hacked but the equipment is expensive.

Anyway, when cell phones came to be, tracking a conversation was very easy. People didn’t realize they could be monitored and spoke freely. It was as easy as walking up to the outside of the right federal location with a frequency counter. It told you the frequency of every radio or cell phone transmitting within 1000 feet. When you heard the right voice the handheld modified scanner would track the entire conversation. The conversations were so sickening I gave up listening after a few months.

I understand our governments need for secrecy with information but these conversations scared the **** out of me. Most of the world’s government could care less about you or your rights. Were dispensable tools used for revenue. Revenue used to fuel they’re filthy cold hearted lives. You will never stop these people. It’s too big.

If you want to listen to the truth it’s gonna cost you today. With the right equipment you can listen to anything short of a whisper in the ear. I listened to a conversation one night that made me throw up. That is no lie and the reason I gave it up. I’ve never told anyone the content of these conversations and never will. If we the people ever rose to topple the government I can guarantee you you’ll never live to see the freedom your fighting for. If you only knew the tools they use to brainwash and control you. It’s right in front of your face but invisible.

Don’t let it get you down. Live and let live. The truth is revealed in the end.

[AliP]

1. Name: Ali
2. Age: 26
3. Birthday: 3/25/78
4.Where do you live: Idaho
5. Where else have you lived: just Idaho
6. Zodiac Sign: Aries
7. What school do you go to: 3rd year law school
8. Nicknames: Al, Als, Jeanie (my middle name is Jean), AJ
9. Shoe size: 6 1/2
10. Hair color: dark brown
11. Ever died your hair: yes right now its highlighted
12. Hair length: long
13. Eye color: blue
14. Height: 5'5 1/2
15. Have any pets: One cat, Jasper John, who lives with my parents. Used to have a Seal Point Siamese named Rikki Tikki Tavi and a West Highland White Terrier named Shanter. Sadly, they passed several years ago and I still miss them very much!
16. Siblings: 3 older brothers
17. What do you fear most in the world: Losing the people I love
18. If you could do anything without consequences, what would it be: quit school and just be a lazy bum for the rest of my life
19. Do you have braces: not now, but had them twice
20. Do you have glasses: nope

Three things I am wearing.
1) sweatshirt
2) pants
3) shoes

Three things on the desk.
1) cds
2) paper
3) printer

Three things I would like to do before I die.
1) Travel
2) Sit on a sunny beach with not a care in the world
3) Be able to support a no kill animal shelter

Three good ways to describe my personality.
1) honest
2) trusting (which is not always a good thing) & very loyal
3) I would do anything to help out a friend or someone I love.

Three bad things about my personality.
1) I lose interest in things very quickly - especially conversation
2) I hate people telling me what to do.
3) Shallow at times

Three things most people do not know about me.
1) I know every single breed of dog by heart. I have been obsessed with dogs for as long as I can remember. Someday I hope to go the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in NYC
2) I think "The Big Lebowski" is the best movie ever made. I could watch it every day for the rest of my life and laugh my ass off.
3) I support the legalization of marijuana. And no, I don't smoke it. I've known people who have been addicted to both marijuana and alcohol and sadly, the dehabilitating effects of alcohol are much worse than marijuana. Plus, the government should legalize it and tax the hell out of it.

Three things I say the most.
1) Don't talk to me
2) GOSH! (as in Napoleon Dynamite)
3) what the f*ck! J*sus! (usually directed at stupid people driving)

Three places I want to go.
1) Ireland
2) Greece
3) Australia

[amber]

Originally Posted by AliP

Three things most people do not know about me.
1) I know every single breed of dog by heart. I have been obsessed with dogs for as long as I can remember. Someday I hope to go the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in NYC

This is so cute. It reminded me, onetime when i was visiting my parents, this dog show came on. They were going through different breeds, then the commentator would say something. Anyway, my mom was at the computer, but she'd hear the breed of dog, and say something about it..."they're very loyal to their owner, but can be bad with other dogs" etc, something like that. And then, right after, the commentator would say almost the exact same thing about the dog that my mom had just said!
It was hilarious, it happened like, 5 times in a row.
Anyway, bet you could do that too That would be great if you owned no kill shelter...

[hayley]

Originally Posted by AliP

2) I think "The Big Lebowski" is the best movie ever made. I could watch it every day for the rest of my life and laugh my ass off.

Props for the Lebowski. There are the enlightened- Lebowski fans. And then there are nihilists. In fact, my homepage at work is set to the Lebowski random quote generator. Always helps me get through my day.

The Dude abides. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that.

[DrummerDeanna]

1. Name: Deanna

2. Age: 24

3. Birthday: 12/22/79

4.Where do you live: Rochester, New York

5. Where else have you lived: Las Cruces & Albuquerque, New Mexico, San Jose, California and Washington, DC

6. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

7. What school do you go to: Thankfully I'm done with school

8. Nicknames: Dee, Banana, Naner...

9. Shoe size: 7

10. Hair color: Dark Brown

11. Ever died your hair: once, purple...then my mom nearly killed me so back to brown - then I did a deep auburnish color...now I NEVER dye it....

12. Hair length: short

13. Eye color: brown

14. Height: 5'1"

15. Have any pets: No, but I want a dog SOO bad...

16. Siblings: 1 sister - ten years older than I

17. What do you fear most in the world: a slow painful death - and being alone during that death

18. If you could do anything without consequences, what would it be: Eat whatever I want to without gaining weight

19. Do you have braces: I did in like 7th grade...

20. Do you have glasses: sure do.

Three things I am wearing.
1) guy jeans (soo comfy)
2) wooly socks
3) striped sweater

Three things on the desk.
1) burning candle
2) box of Nag Champa
3) package of ear plugs

Three things I would like to do before I die.
1) Travel the world
2) Win a Murrow award
3) Run for public office

Three good ways to describe my personality.
1) funny
2) loyal
3) honest

Three bad things about my personality.
1) get annoyed somewhat easily
2) am somewhat of a control freak
3) tend to be pessemistic

Three things most people do not know about me.
1) I HATE noise that I'm not in control of (ie: children screaming outside...I want to throw rocks at them...
2) I have a "blankie"
3) I haven't spoken to my father in nearly seven years

Three things I say the most.
1) umm....yeah....
2) Son of a...(but I never finish the phrase...
3) hey, how's it going...

Three places I want to go.
1) Europe
2) Costa Rica
3) The Moon

[amber]

Your chart said you were a sag. just so you know...

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by amber

Your chart said you were a sag. just so you know...

Me? A sag?

I don't know - I've always felt like a capricorn...

Actually - I don't know squat about astrology...so I really don't know haha

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by AliP

2) GOSH! (as in Napoleon Dynamite)

I LOVE that movie!!!

Hillary

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by ½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®

It looks like a few of you are upset about the election and the government in general. The president is just the fall guy. There are far more powerful people running this country and the world. People not necessarily in a government position but influential in ways that would probably shock a few.

Being the analyst I am a few years ago I got into monitoring government communications. Before the digital encryption began I had modified equipment which allowed me to listen locally and worldwide. Equipment that’s easily available today online. The digital encryption has been hacked but the equipment is expensive.

Anyway, when cell phones came to be, tracking a conversation was very easy. People didn’t realize they could be monitored and spoke freely. It was as easy as walking up to the outside of the right federal location with a frequency counter. It told you the frequency of every radio or cell phone transmitting within 1000 feet. When you heard the right voice the handheld modified scanner would track the entire conversation. The conversations were so sickening I gave up listening after a few months.

I understand our governments need for secrecy with information but these conversations scared the **** out of me. Most of the world’s government could care less about you or your rights. Were dispensable tools used for revenue. Revenue used to fuel they’re filthy cold hearted lives. You will never stop these people. It’s too big.

If you want to listen to the truth it’s gonna cost you today. With the right equipment you can listen to anything short of a whisper in the ear. I listened to a conversation one night that made me throw up. That is no lie and the reason I gave it up. I’ve never told anyone the content of these conversations and never will. If we the people ever rose to topple the government I can guarantee you you’ll never live to see the freedom your fighting for. If you only knew the tools they use to brainwash and control you. It’s right in front of your face but invisible.

Don’t let it get you down. Live and let live. The truth is revealed in the end.

Um, well, that last sentence was supposed to be enouraging, I guess, but it's not.

Hillary

[jadegypsy]

1. Name: Barb
2. Age: in my twenties
3. Birthday:
4.Where do you live: Lovely CA!!!!
5. Where else have you lived: I've moved 10 times but all in CA
6. Zodiac Sign: Aquari
7. What school do you go to: not currently
8. Nicknames: Barb...the rest well...
9. Shoe size: 3-5 (yeah it's a 3 kids)
10. Hair color: red
11. Ever died your hair: it IS dyed
12. Hair length: shag cut a bit passed shoulders
13. Eye color: hazel
14. Height: 5' on a good day
15. Have any pets: yup one cat one bird and a kitty who just went to heaven
16. Siblings: huh? nope. it's all about me!
17. What do you fear most in the world: after this election a LOT!
18. If you could do anything without consequences, what would it be: not sure...probably wouldn't be legal.
19. Do you have braces: Nope
20. Do you have glasses: Yes, for driving...

Three things I am wearing.
1) UCD sweatshirt
2) socks
3) jeans

Three things on the desk.
1) radio
2) books
3) CDs

Three things I would like to do before I die.
1) Travel
2) fall in love
3) have a child

Three good ways to describe my personality.
1) sarcastic
2) hippy, love the music, the crafts, the passion, the politics...
3) realistic and analytical

Three bad things about my personality.
1) blunt
2) I don't think before I speak
3) overly self critical

Three things most people do not know about me.
1) I do have a bit of a rebel streak...
2) I am a Star Wars fanatic
3) I am an artist

Three things I say the most.
1) Cool
2) Damn it!
3) What?

Three places I want to go.
1) Europe
2) Austraila
3) Balize (I want to see the rainforest).

[madformac]

Now, this might seem a rather odd thing to post but I'm going to anyway....


Reading through the descriptions of the ladies of the ledge it occurred to me that there is a percentage of reasonably small in height yet large in shoe size women. Is the a normal thing in the States? I know your shoe size is equal to one size higher than the UK but still it's interesting...

Do we have hobbits amongst us?

[jadegypsy]

Reading through the descriptions of the ladies of the ledge it occurred to me that there is a percentage of reasonably small in height yet large in shoe size women. Is the a normal thing in the States? I know your shoe size is equal to one size higher than the UK but still it's interesting...

Umm..guess I don't fit that criteria, but hey I have no idea why it wouldn't match up...

I must admit I did find it odd how many short ppl the Ledge has

[amber]

Originally Posted by madformac

Now, this might seem a rather odd thing to post but I'm going to anyway....


Reading through the descriptions of the ladies of the ledge it occurred to me that there is a percentage of reasonably small in height yet large in shoe size women. Is the a normal thing in the States? I know your shoe size is equal to one size higher than the UK but still it's interesting...

Do we have hobbits amongst us?

That's so funny, because i was looking at that too (cause i am short with big feet 5'3", size 8) to see if other people had that. i noticed some others, too, but there were a couple with normal size feet; I think it's really only a few of us with the ski's...um...someone used to call me and my short boyfriend "The Ewoks" when we showed up, but i don't think i'm a hobbit..