Michael Salling

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UPDATE: After Discussing Bonuses, Obama Makes 'Special' Gaffe on Tonight Show (Video)

No doubt this was written by Rove or one of his ilk. One American president’s thoughtless verbal miscalculation undoubtedly cost lives and may have prolonged a war; it took years for the POTUS to acknowledge the consequences of his “bring it on” taunt hurled at terrorist enemies in the heat of a deadly war. The latest example of conversational fallibility by a Commander-in-Chief no doubt disappointed millions and genuinely wounded the sensibilities of some (I doubt Governor Palin was among them.) Obama’s gaffe was followed by an immediate and unqualified public apology, and seems likely to result in a number of beneficial, if unintended, consequences. So far as I am aware, no grieving family or mother, and certainly not Cindy Sheehan, has received a similar act of civility and compassion from Bush.

UPDATE: After Discussing Bonuses, Obama Makes 'Special' Gaffe on Tonight Show (Video)

One American president’s thoughtless verbal miscalculation undoubtedly cost lives and may have prolonged a war; it took years for the POTUS to acknowledge the consequences of his “bring it on” taunt hurled at terrorist enemies in the heat of a deadly war. The latest example of conversational fallibility by a Commander-in-Chief no doubt disappointed millions and genuinely wounded the sensibilities of some (I doubt Governor Palin was among them.) Obama’s gaffe was followed by an immediate and unqualified public apology, and seems likely to result in a number of beneficial, if unintended, consequences. So far as I am aware, no grieving family or mother, and certainly not Cindy Sheehan, has received a similar act of civility and compassion from Bush.

The Most Pierced Woman in the World: Elaine Davidson (Photo)

I’m outta here.

Report: John Edwards Confesses to Elizabeth: 'It's My Baby'

I know I’m a fool to opine in this way in this forum, however…. I find Edward’s conduct, especially his dishonesty, to be blameworthy. Hunter is beneath contempt, based on what I know of her.

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

thank you albert

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

I think the alone part for me is the worst. It doesn’t have to be that way. http://www.newser.com/story/51922/suicide-group-may-have-helped-130-kill-selves.html

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

But didn’t he come down in favor of a cheap, fast suicide pill at the end? And then try to say it’s all the will of God? The tiger in the mangroves is so much more romantic, though.

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

http://www.newser.com/story/51922/suicide-group-may-have-helped-130-kill…

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

Aloha Dee,

I listened to an NPR interview with Olympia Dukakis at the time the film "Away From Her" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_from_her was released. She told a story of profoundly connecting with her mother in an incredible, brief conversation shortly before her death, after years when Alzheimer’s had robbed her of any recognition of family members. The story haunts me, as does the wonderful film, but does little to shake my conviction regarding the need to avoid a humiliating, agonizing fate like that which overtook my father’s 4 siblings and both his parents (and of course all the families involved.) I’m convinced that only a freak traffic accident spared him, and me and my siblings. Was he blessed by God (were we all) when we lost our tall, strapping, handsome, father who looked and acted far younger than 67? Again, I believe his fate was far preferable to that of my aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Who knows which he would have picked as his last, best day? There were so many. Perhaps God chose it for him.

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

By God’s grace, your remarkable Dad emerged with his strong mind and will intact, and able to care for himself. I pray he and you will have years more to share the his triumph, and to celebrate your life together.

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

Mahalo, Elaine — it’s a great comment, and question; they underlie Meg’s essay and many of the comments here. This is a topic I have rarely failed to ponder each and every day for the past 2 years. For me, the grim reality of inherited Alzheimer’s on my father’s side looms, but so does the daily struggle with depression that so often leaves me unable to find a reason to leave my bed in the morning.

The Final Martini: Refreshing Ways to Die (Instead of Aging)

elaine s. writes, at what is now page 5 of this thread:

For myself, my ideal would be to assist myself right out of this life, when I know I have had my last, best day. That’s impossible to define. For many people, the best they can do is have a living will. Mine is brutally strightforward, basicaly, when I’m too sick to sit up and order from the menu, they can pull the plug…. How do you know when to go? If you wait too long, you lose your options, and this decision is so big you can’t put it onto anyone else. When, indeed, is the last, best day?