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Ashton replied to C.W. Cook's discussion Step-Dads in the group Manly Dads
"I see that this thread is nearly 2 1/2 years old.  Perhaps all of our responses will help someone else out there who is searching for answers. I am happily married to a wonderful woman with two kids.  A 7yo boy and 12yo girl.  We have…"
Jan 16
Karlbert replied to C.W. Cook's discussion Step-Dads in the group Manly Dads
"Hi, I find myself on a similar situation but I am really struggling. I have a 4 year old boy and a 6 year old girl as stepsons. First, the real dad is basically absent, except for the occasional phone call. Second, Mom overcompensates by letting…"
Oct 13, 2012
C.W. Cook joined Slavic Unity's group
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Do you live (or want to live) on a farm/acreage/ranch? Are you interested in the country life, homesteading, back to basics, self-sufficiency, rural values?Then this group is for you.See More
Jan 31, 2012
C.W. Cook commented on Ben's group The Manly Ramblers
" Creek Crossing while hiking the Blue Ridge Electric Co-op Section of the Palmetto Trail, SC (at Table Rock). 01/28/2012"
Jan 31, 2012
C.W. Cook replied to JonEdanger's discussion TSA Detains Sitting US Senator in the group The Great Debate
"I'm not sure what the people whom consider themselves to be liberal or conservative really want. You talk alot about balance, but honestly some things cannot be balanced. Some things only work one way and not the other. Some things…"
Jan 27, 2012
C.W. Cook replied to JonEdanger's discussion TSA Detains Sitting US Senator in the group The Great Debate
"I do not believe that such invasive tactics as used by the TSA is adequate at making Americans any safer. They could outlaw air travel and someone wishing to inflict harm on a large number of Americans could find a way to do so. One could go to…"
Jan 24, 2012
C.W. Cook replied to Spencer Clarkson's discussion Favorite Guitar in the group The Guitar = Manly
"Favorite accoustic is a Baxendale Custom. http://baxendaleguitar.com/index.html My favorite electric guitar is a Fender American Special Telecaster. As a bassist, I'd also say that my favorite bass guitar is a Fender American Deluxe…"
Jan 24, 2012
C.W. Cook replied to Spencer Clarkson's discussion Acoustics in the group The Guitar = Manly
"I like Alvarez accoustics. The older the better. You may find some good deals on a used older model. The newer ones are made with less quality, and the materials are cheaper."
Jan 3, 2012
C.W. Cook commented on Ben's group The Manly Ramblers
"It was pretty overcast that morning and I was afraid the view would be terrible. But it was well worth it."
Dec 28, 2011
C.W. Cook commented on Ben's group The Manly Ramblers
"Hiked up Sassafras Moutain, SC. Christmas Day 2011."
Dec 28, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to Tony Pier's discussion Manly Music?
"I think there is certainly a difference between Roy Rogers and Hank Williams. I think of Roy as Western and Hank as Country."
Dec 12, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to John Muir's discussion Stars and Bars - Never or Forever? in the group The Great Debate
"John, I'm from SC as well & I can draw pretty good. The yellow flag with the snake was originally a Naval flag too. It was the personal flag of the Commander In Chief of the Navy and flown over his Flag Ship. It was also the first flag…"
Dec 8, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to John Muir's discussion Stars and Bars - Never or Forever? in the group The Great Debate
"Green is a powerful color."
Dec 7, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to John Muir's discussion Stars and Bars - Never or Forever? in the group The Great Debate
"The Gadsen Flag, brought to you by a South Carolinian!"
Dec 7, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to John Muir's discussion Stars and Bars - Never or Forever? in the group The Great Debate
"Many people have an impression that the Confederate Battle Flag is a symbol of hate and racism. Perhaps they aren't aware that many freed slaves in the South went on to purchase slaves themselves, and many more slaves and free blacks supported…"
Dec 7, 2011
C.W. Cook replied to Tony Pier's discussion Manly Music?
"Unlike alot of bands today, they still record their albums with everyone in the band together in one room, with minimum over-dubs for clearer vocals and occasional leads. I suppose some folks just don't get into them. But Booker…"
Dec 5, 2011

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Website
http://www.sweetsixbullets.com
Interests
Reading, music, hiking, camping, & cooking.
Books
I read anything. I like Hemingway, Oscar Wilde, and other classics. But I will read literally anything.
Movies
I like gangster movies, westerns, and Kung Fu movies.
Music
I play bass for a small regional band called Sweet Six Bullets.
But some of my favorite bands/artists are Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Drive-by Truckers, The Dexateens, Centro-Matic, Otis Redding, & Counting Crows.
Quote
"I might have known before, if I'd have got this old before I thought I got too cool to give a damn."
-Mike Cooley (Drive-by Truckers)

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At 1:50pm on September 18, 2010, Herb Munson said…
Alright! Welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us.
At 12:03am on September 17, 2010, Herb Munson said…
Hi there C.W. Welcome to AoM! Also, I'd like to give you a friendly invite to check out my group, The Great Debate. Just click on "Groups." It's the one with the colorful galaxy picture. It's also one of the most active groups on AoM. In any case, great to have you with us.
 
 
 

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Liam S. replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
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J. Hughes replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
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Liam S. replied to Dallas the Phallus's discussion Raising a Child Without Religion, or Faith in the group Gentlemen Atheists
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Liam S. replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
"The school allowing the signs can be argued as a case of endorsement on the part of the school - much as a city hall cannot allow a nativity scene to be put up, even if paid for and put together by a group of private citizens. See the endorsement…"
18 minutes ago
J. Hughes replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
"I will defer to you as to whether or not a hand is placed on the bible during a court session I don't get there very often so I don't know, I was using it more for illustration purposes, a removal of faith from our way of life. As to John…"
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Charles Matulewicz replied to Nate Thallas's discussion Good bourbon on a budget
"I would lean to Knob Creek, it isn't bad and is not too expensive"
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J. Hughes replied to J. Hughes's discussion Are we failing at spreading the Word? in the group Christian Men
"This is just an example of what appears to be good kids trying to spread a good message. I am not asking for teachers to lead my children in prayer, but when they are trying to offer a good message, maybe the schools could just step aside just a…"
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Luxinator replied to Allen's discussion Identity limbo
"Haha well said. I just gave examples of popular culture. Even if you turn off the TV and are immune to popular culture, which I doubt, you still cant stop everybody elses consciousness moulded by popular culture."
1 hour ago

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