What would you...

[IhateClowns]

I like threads that promote conversation. This is a new one. If the question turns into discussion please keep it respectful. Everyone has their own opinions.


We will start off simple:

#1. What would you ask one person, that one question, they have to answer honestly? It can be anyone worldwide that is still alive.

 

[IhateClowns]

Mine is simple

Why didn't you do more to save him?

 

[lakesailer_mi]

I like threads that promote conversation. This is a new one. If the question turns into discussion please keep it respectful. Everyone has their own opinions.


We will start off simple:

#1. What would you ask one person, that one question, they have to answer honestly? It can be anyone worldwide that is still alive.

Mine is simple

Why didn't you do more to save him?

I don't think your question is "simple." That's really deep.

Mine would be either "Why?" or "What could I have done to help you more?"
(same person, same issue)

I can think of political questions to ask leaders both alive and dead. (Nixon: what did you know, and when did you know it? or Clinton, "you only used a cigar?")

 

[done_got_old]

I don't think your question is "simple." That's really deep.

Mine would be either "Why?" or "What could I have done to help you more?"
(same person, same issue)

I can think of political questions to ask leaders both alive and dead. (Nixon: what did you know, and when did you know it? or Clinton, "you only used a cigar?")

I can't think of anything. Something will come to me as soon as I get off the computer.

I like conversational threads, but don't participate because I have nothing to add. I usually start the the "this or that" type threads but quickly lose interest or run out of things to say.

 

[IhateClowns]

I don't think your question is "simple." That's really deep.

Mine would be either "Why?" or "What could I have done to help you more?"
(same person, same issue)

I can think of political questions to ask leaders both alive and dead. (Nixon: what did you know, and when did you know it? or Clinton, "you only used a cigar?")

I guess it was simple for me lol.

Thanks for starting it off.

 

[IhateClowns]

I can't think of anything. Something will come to me as soon as I get off the computer.

I like conversational threads, but don't participate because I have nothing to add. I usually start the the "this or that" type threads but quickly lose interest or run out of things to say.

I enjoy your opinions and attitude. We don't always see eye to eye, but I respect you very much. Jump in and out whenever you like

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[suckonsimon]

You've prompted a flood of questions in my mind and heart, aimed across the Atlantic Ocean. They are mostly heavy political and geo-political-survival ones which don't feel right in the Playground!

But allow me to go for one deep-undercurrent one which perhaps is unexpected:

Addressed to the Electorate of the USA. "Is there any possibility that persons of limited means might stand a chance of election to very senior office in your system of democratic accountability and government?" I guess I ask this having in mind the background of each of the women Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom: a grocer's daughter, and a vicar's daughter, and other prominent political figures in the UK and in Europe generally who have made major contributions in the legislature and in government. Would not US politics be a wholly other ballgame if middle income folk could get in there and win people's votes?

IHC, I love this thread idea and I apologise in advance if my question grows some kind of furious debate that belongs on another board. But I speak from the heart here as a European who loves Americans and ... and ... I'll leave it there my friend.

 

[lakesailer_mi]

You've prompted a flood of questions in my mind and heart, aimed across the Atlantic Ocean. They are mostly heavy political and geo-political-survival ones which don't feel right in the Playground!

But allow me to go for one deep-undercurrent one which perhaps is unexpected:

Addressed to the Electorate of the USA. "Is there any possibility that persons of limited means might stand a chance of election to very senior office in your system of democratic accountability and government?" I guess I ask this having in mind the background of each of the women Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom: a grocer's daughter, and a vicar's daughter, and other prominent political figures in the UK and in Europe generally who have made major contributions in the legislature and in government. Would not US politics be a wholly other ballgame if middle income folk could get in there and win people's votes?

IHC, I love this thread idea and I apologise in advance if my question grows some kind of furious debate that belongs on another board. But I speak from the heart here as a European who loves Americans and ... and ... I'll leave it there my friend.

A valid question indeed.

 

[IhateClowns]

You've prompted a flood of questions in my mind and heart, aimed across the Atlantic Ocean. They are mostly heavy political and geo-political-survival ones which don't feel right in the Playground!

But allow me to go for one deep-undercurrent one which perhaps is unexpected:

Addressed to the Electorate of the USA. "Is there any possibility that persons of limited means might stand a chance of election to very senior office in your system of democratic accountability and government?" I guess I ask this having in mind the background of each of the women Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom: a grocer's daughter, and a vicar's daughter, and other prominent political figures in the UK and in Europe generally who have made major contributions in the legislature and in government. Would not US politics be a wholly other ballgame if middle income folk could get in there and win people's votes?

IHC, I love this thread idea and I apologise in advance if my question grows some kind of furious debate that belongs on another board. But I speak from the heart here as a European who loves Americans and ... and ... I'll leave it there my friend.

In my eyes there are no wrong questions. Some, like mine, are personal. Others like yours, are more for everyone to know.

 

[IhateClowns]

Change it up a bit.

#2. You are at a garage/yard sale and come across an item that is very valuable, but the seller is unaware of how valuable it is. They have it marked down very low. What would you do?

 

[lakesailer_mi]

Change it up a bit.

#2. You are at a garage/yard sale and come across an item that is very valuable, but the seller is unaware of how valuable it is. They have it marked down very low. What would you do?

Buy it. Caveat Venditor

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[Trekka]

I wanna ask the man upstairs where Jimmy Hoffa is buried, who killed JFK, and what the flying fuck happened that night when my drink got spiked with GHB. Not necessarily in that order.

And I'd buy the fuck outta that thing.

 

[lakesailer_mi]

I wanna ask the man upstairs where Jimmy Hoffa is buried, who killed JFK, and what the flying fuck happened that night when my drink got spiked with GHB. Not necessarily in that order.

And I'd buy the fuck outta that thing.

My Grandfather was in the construction trades in the 70's and such in the Detroit area. He claimed to know where Hoffa is buried. I have some reason to believe him (not a lot...but at least some... ).

And, the responses to question 2 are why estate auctions are the best way to get rid of stuff...

 

[IhateClowns]

I wanna ask the man upstairs where Jimmy Hoffa is buried, who killed JFK, and what the flying fuck happened that night when my drink got spiked with GHB. Not necessarily in that order.

And I'd buy the fuck outta that thing.

Do the circumstances of the seller matter to you at all? Would you think differently if the seller was having a yard sale and you could tell by where the yard sale was at that they did not have a lot of money to begin with? As opposed to someone who lives in a modest home in middle suburbia.

Sorry for the run-on sentences. I'm using voice to text.

 

[suckonsimon]

#2
OK I will be the goodie goodie two shoes here

I'd have a quiet word with the guy, telling him of my suspicion that he's something of real value, and suggesting he get it off the shelf until he's checked that out.
Thing is, if I bought it to keep I would not be able to enjoy possessing it; if I sold it on I would feel ashamed of having ill-gotten gains. That's just me. *thinks ... is this why we are not well off? ...*

 

[IhateClowns]

#2
OK I will be the goodie goodie two shoes here

I'd have a quiet word with the guy, telling him of my suspicion that he's something of real value, and suggesting he get it off the shelf until he's checked that out.
Thing is, if I bought it to keep I would not be able to enjoy possessing it; if I sold it on I would feel ashamed of having ill-gotten gains. That's just me. *thinks ... is this why we are not well off? ...*

You're good man Charlie Brown.

I can honestly say my answer changed after last year when I got laid off. I have never received a more outpouring of encouragement from friends, family and strangers when I was let go from my job. Being laid off for 6 plus months was brutal. I couldn't have made it without the support of family and friends.

The reason I say my actions have now changed, is prior to getting laid off I think I was more selfish. I would have looked at it as a score for myself and bought it right away. Last years circumstances taught me to really think about others first. I can now say, I would let the owner know that is it worth considerably more and let them make a decision on what they want to do with it.

 

[done_got_old]

My Grandfather was in the construction trades in the 70's and such in the Detroit area. He claimed to know where Hoffa is buried. I have some reason to believe him (not a lot...but at least some... ).

And, the responses to question 2 are why estate auctions are the best way to get rid of stuff...

I know where Hoffa is buried.

 

[justuandmekiddo]

Change it up a bit.

#2. You are at a garage/yard sale and come across an item that is very valuable, but the seller is unaware of how valuable it is. They have it marked down very low. What would you do?

I would like to think I would tell the person. I am the kind of guy that when a cashier gives me more change back then they should I tell them.

 

[lakesailer_mi]

I know where Hoffa is buried.

Do you know my grandfather?

 

[emsway]

Change it up a bit.

#2. You are at a garage/yard sale and come across an item that is very valuable, but the seller is unaware of how valuable it is. They have it marked down very low. What would you do?

I would let the seller know that I think that the item is more valuable than what they were selling it for. Probably look it up on my phone and show them. Perhaps offer to buy it from them for more than they asked, but less than it's worth, and let them decide.

 

[newbiebabe]

I like threads that promote conversation. This is a new one. If the question turns into discussion please keep it respectful. Everyone has their own opinions.


We will start off simple:

#1. What would you ask one person, that one question, they have to answer honestly? It can be anyone worldwide that is still alive.

My question... What would it have taken?

 

[Sensualdreamer]

Love these thought provoking threads...

I like threads that promote conversation. This is a new one. If the question turns into discussion please keep it respectful. Everyone has their own opinions.


We will start off simple:

#1. What would you ask one person, that one question, they have to answer honestly? It can be anyone worldwide that is still alive.

Why did you wait over 10 years to tell me you loved me and why, if that's true, have you not made any move to even come visit me?

Change it up a bit.

#2. You are at a garage/yard sale and come across an item that is very valuable, but the seller is unaware of how valuable it is. They have it marked down very low. What would you do?

I would buy it, but pay more than the asking price.