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"nuninuninooo Roll Eyes
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At A loss for Words - NOT!
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nothing much... just wanted to share this here..

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Obituary
Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old
he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, why life isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they th ems elves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on.

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"The Dark Knight"
Get a Life? This IS my Life!!!!
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We don't know how long Common Sense has been dead, but we can estimate it as the SAME time (to the exact moment) as the creation of Adam and Eve!
 
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"Doing what I can"
SFV JUNKIE!!!
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This is very true in some aspects. People are just getting dumber and not taking accountability for things. I know I'm not a genius but Im a smart person AND I have common sense.

The world makes me very angry so I try to ignore it LMAO :P
 
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"SFV Hopeless Romantic..and I stress "HOPELESS""
Setting New Standards
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This is so right that its not even funny!


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Courage doesnt always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying "I will try again tomorrow."
 
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