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GreenEyedLefty

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16. It really is.

Reply to Meteor Man (Original post)

Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:04 AM

Apr 2016

So many people tend to tie all of their self worth to their thoughts and they will fight for the "right to be right" sometimes with lethal force if they feel threatened.

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So I was smoking a cigarette during the break .. . [View all] Meteor Man Apr 2016 OP

Good job MM. Keep working/taking those steps WhiteTara Apr 2016 #1

In that case, if you haven't already done so... NV Whino Apr 2016 #2

Well, Bill did say, "Many alcoholics are enthusiasts. They run to extremes." rug Apr 2016 #3

A Friend of Bill! Meteor Man Apr 2016 #11

Welcome to DU. rug Apr 2016 #19

welcome to DU and good job and good luck... islandmkl Apr 2016 #4

Confucious says . . . Meteor Man Apr 2016 #12

Some of us waste an enormous amount of energy TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #5

you were WHAT? hfojvt Apr 2016 #6

Oh yeah! Meteor Man Apr 2016 #9

Some addicts/alcoholics can kick any substance but tobacco. TygrBright Apr 2016 #10

Not My Problrm Meteor Man Apr 2016 #14

Yep. AA saved my Dad's life, until the smokes killed him. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #17

All you need to do is step into GD: Primaries for a few minutes... ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #7

I know what you are talking about. Is it in the water? demigoddess Apr 2016 #8

After a year back in 1971, and several other trips to Memphis... Wounded Bear Apr 2016 #13

K&R! We always say "It works if you work it..." Rhiannon12866 Apr 2016 #15

It really is. GreenEyedLefty Apr 2016 #16

A classic example of going into the restaurant and trying to eat the menu. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #18

Keep it Simple Stupid! (KISS) Lil Missy Apr 2016 #20