How are your views now versus when you were in High School?

[Eagler]

nm -what's it matter

[Sixpence]

I no longer feel that the Patriots will never win a Superbowl in my lifetime.

[Wanker]

Originally posted by Eagler
nm -what's it matter

Aw, c'mon Eagler. We really *do* care what you think.

[GtoRA2]

Eagler!

Tell us how you have changed!


Come on guys, is this not better then the same old BS political rants?

[Eagler]

Originally posted by GtoRA2
Eagler!

Tell us how you have changed!


Come on guys, is this not better then the same old BS political rants?

for starters my main goal in life isn't to skip school and hit the waves

[Blooz]

No change.

Republican then, Republican now.

[storch]

Originally posted by Eagler
for starters my main goal in life isn't to skip school and hit the waves

East coast or west coast?

[Habu]

When I was in high school I could swim a 100m in :58 seconds. Now I swim it in 1:08.

In high school a meal at McDonalds consisted of 3 big macs, 3 large fries and a large drink (they always used to ask if I wanted 2 more drinks thinking I was ordering for 3 people). Now a meal at McDonalds consists of a chicken salad and bottled water. (And Big Macs just do not taste as great as I remember).

In high school I owned a Ford Mustang and a Honda CB900F motorcyle. Now I own a Ford pickup truck and an ultralight. (Might be buying a Cessna 182 soon though).

In high school $100 was a lot of money. Now I head to the bank machine if I am down to that.

A perfect night out in high school was a Movie and Baskins and Robbins after. Now it is watching a DVD in bed with my kids.

[Eagler]

Originally posted by storch
East coast or west coast?

east from N hanna park at mayport to ponte verde south  
back when you could park/drive on the beach at Jax pier

[Sikboy]

Originally posted by Habu


A perfect night out in high school was a Movie and Baskins and Robbins after. Now it is watching a DVD in bed with my kids.

Michael Jackson?

Oh wait, you said YOUR kids.

NM

-Sik

[Habu]

Yes have a daughter 5 and a son 3 (and another who is 1 but he is just a pain in the bellybutton if he gets up on the bed so usually we wait till he is down for the night).

I have seen both Harry Potter movies about a dozen times and know pretty much every Scooby Doo episode by heart.

Nothing is nicer than laying beside your kids watching them munch popcorn and having a great time.

Of course I am on my side of the bed so when my wife gets in later to go to sleep it is her side that has all the salt and popcorn kernals under the covers.

I know that the years when your kids think you are the greatest and all they want to do is be with you do not last for long. I am cherishing every second.

[gofaster]

In HS I didn't care about politics.  I still don't.

In HS I didn't care about the stock market.  Now the only stocks I care about are the ones in my portfolio.

In HS I wore the latest trends.  Now my clothes are all out of style.

In HS I had steady dates.  Now I only have one.

In HS I had abs.  Now they're buried under too much Outback Steakhouse "chocolate thunder" desserts and fried food.

In HS I drove a car with a big engine and crappy gas mileage.  Now I drive a SUV with a big engine and crappy gas mileage.

In HS I could go to the beach every weekend. Now I spend my weekends doing housework.

In HS I couldn't buy porn.  Now I can, but I don't because my "steady date" will beat the crap out of me.

[Sikboy]

Originally posted by gofaster

In HS I wore the latest trends.  Now my clothes are all out of style.

No, they were out of style back then too. We just didn't have the heart to tell ya.

-Sik

[Krusher]

I was a democrat in high school but Jimmy Carter made me re-think my ideas.  Reagan was the one republican that pointed me the "right" direction.


Guns- I didnt own one so I pretty much didnt care if anyone did. Now I think that its a very important right and regulation is a not a good idea.

Abortion- I was pro choice, again because it didnt really affect me.  Now I am pro life but I wouldnt vote for a canidate based on his view.

Taxes- I have always thought they were too high and I still do.

Environment - I was and still am for a clean, healthy planet.  I drive a high milage, low emissions car or a motorcycle.  We recycle as much as is possible considering our local goverment is not really helping much.  On the other hand your average enviromentalist is not only pro environment but anti capitalist.  The Kyoto agreement is BS period.

Health care- teenagers dont get sick much so again, I didnt think about it.  Today I prefer a free-market system to a state run option.  Lowering the cost is a major problem. but when has the goverment ever run anything cheaply.

National defense - It was Vietnam and I had two brothers who served.  Many of my friends thought the military was a bad thing, I didnt agree then I dont agree now.  Iraq has convinced me that in future conflicts most of Europe is not going to support the US no matter what the circumstances.  We will need to have the force to go it alone and I would be willing to pay more taxes if it was directed towards the military.  

Drugs- I have always thought they should be decriminalized and or legalized.  Tax the heck out of them and use most of the money for rehab and the rest for the military.

Death penalty- I was against it but now I am biased.  The murder of my brother was a powerful argument for the death penalty.

Imigration- always pro but with restrictions.

sex - I was for it then I am for it now

[GtoRA2]

Krusher
 Nice post, Sorry about your brother.