<br /><br />Jtex,<br /><br />It only took one Google. I think I got kinda lucky, but I used: Democratic Convention stem cells ban research.<br /><br /> Stem cell stuff <br /><br />Philadelphia Inquirer said "ban"<br /><br />Some snippets:<br /><br />"Three years ago, the president enacted a far-reaching ban on stem-cell research," Kerry asserted in his radio address.<br /><br />Repeating a pledge made by Hillary Clinton at the Democratic convention, Kerry promised twice that he would "lift the ban on stem-cell research."<br /><br />Reinforcing this misimpression are the headlines and commentators talking up a "ban" on research. "First lady Laura Bush defends ban on stem-cell research" is how the Philadelphia Inquirer spun Mrs. Bush's talk. A sampling of other headlines shows the Inquirer is far from alone: "Rethink the stem-cell ban" (Des Moines Register); "Stem cell ban stays, despite Reagan pleas" (Newark Star-Ledger); "Kerry says he'd reverse stem cell ban" (The Grand Rapids Press); "Kerry 'would lift stem cell ban' "(BBC), and on and on. You get the drift.I think a lot of people equate not being funded by the government the same as being banned by the government. I would suggest that the people squawking the loudest about it being "banned" are liberals that want momma gubmint to take care of them cradle to grave and dont trust the private sector in the slightest. Incidentally Im in favor of stem cell research but paid for by the private sector rather than my tax $$$.
I've made a bunch of different avatars from the pics from the recent cruise with my sweety. Ill probably be changing them every few days. She did a fly by here the other day and really liked what she saw. I hope to see her posting here shortly. Shes a rock ribbed conservative but the funniest and smartest person I know. Shes prolly even more conservative than me but gets her points across with logic, sarcasm and humor compared to me and my sledgehammers, lol.Originally posted by Link:<br /> Agree Blade_X<br />You changed your Avatar!
LOL you old Fart! Get a AVATAR that doesn't look like your "Kid" Napping (pun intended)Originally posted by Blade_X:<br />I've made a bunch of different avatars from the pics from the recent cruise with my sweety. Ill probably be changing them every few days. She did a fly by here the other day and really liked what she saw. I hope to see her posting here shortly. Shes a rock ribbed conservative but the funniest and smartest person I know. Shes prolly even more conservative than me but gets her points across with logic, sarcasm and humor compared to me and my sledgehammers, lol.Originally posted by Link:<br /> Agree Blade_X<br />You changed your Avatar!
<br />Might have to turn you into John Welsh/Walsh "the guy on TV" LOL<br />This comment was only meant for fun!<br /> heh heh heh! Yeah we get a lot of comments about the age difference. I have her pic as wallpaper on my computer at the office and one of our sales reps asked if it was my daughter the other day. But the only time we even think about it is when were asked about it. Go ahead and tell John Walsh, I'll bet hed just be jealous of me!Originally posted by Link:<br />LOL you old Fart! Get a AVATAR that doesn't look like your "Kid" Napping (pun intended)Originally posted by Blade_X:<br />I've made a bunch of different avatars from the pics from the recent cruise with my sweety. Ill probably be changing them every few days. She did a fly by here the other day and really liked what she saw. I hope to see her posting here shortly. Shes a rock ribbed conservative but the funniest and smartest person I know. Shes prolly even more conservative than me but gets her points across with logic, sarcasm and humor compared to me and my sledgehammers, lol.Originally posted by Link:<br /> Agree Blade_X<br />You changed your Avatar!
Besides she always says that she prefers us old farts compared to the guys her age anyway. Lucky break for me! 
