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Kanye's new CD is pretty sweet. I would go buy it.
You paid for dinner. You drove. You said "whatever you want is fine" every single time. All the effort, no expectations.
And she left anyway — probably for a guy who makes her pick up the pizza.
Painful. Also predictable. Her mind quietly concludes that anything requiring zero effort from her is worth exactly zero. You became a free sample, and free samples get taken for granted.
The 22 Rules flip the dynamic. Small shifts that get her investing effort, money, and time in you — until SHE'S the one afraid of losing YOU.
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
I believe it would take an Act of Congress to initiate the Insurrection Act.Originally posted by backbreaker
When it was shown worldwide the looting that was going on inside the city of New Orleans, shoting a police officer being shot in the head, stories of young girls getting raped, the stealing of Cars, hijacking 18 wheeler trucks (which is in interestae commerce law inself), it was ovbious to all that not only the federal laws could not be enforced, but the state and local laws could not be enforced, which gave the president the right to send in the armed forces to get the crowd under control.
But while he was doing that, you don't think they could have sent in a few extra military personal to help save people? Pass out food?
I honestly see your view point, but I mean, you gotta take the rose colored glasses off and admit that at least president bush could have handled the situation better then he did.
He says in the article that he's not going to play the blame game, but that's exactly what he's doing.Originally posted by sensefull
not sure if you guys listened to Nagin's interview.. so here it is:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/02/katrina.nagin/
its pretty sad.
^Originally posted by Derek Flint
He says in the article that he's not going to play the blame game, but that's exactly what he's doing.
Hey Nagin, next time don't wait until less than 24 hours before a Hurricane hits to call for an evacuation, and be sure to utilize the emergency evacuation plan, the one that calls for utilizing the school buses to evacuate those who can't leave, instead of an "every man for themselves" policy.
She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.
Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.
The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.
^ Looks like Ray and Michael will be looking for new jobs together.Originally posted by Derek Flint
New Orleans evac policy: Every Man for Themself
NEW ORLEANS FLASHBACK: OFFICALS WARNED RESIDENTS 'YOU'LL BE ON YOUR OWN'
Mon Sep 05 2005 18:57:15 ET
Before residents had ever heard the words "Hurricane Katrina," the New Orleans TIMES-PICAYUNE ran a story warning residents: If you stay behind during a big storm, you'll be on your own!
Editors at TIMES-PICAYUNE on Monday called for every official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be fired. In an open letter to President Bush, the paper said: "Our people deserved rescuing. Many who could have been were not. That's to the government's shame."
But the TIMES-PICAYUNE published a story on July 24, 2005 stating: City, state and federal emergency officials are preparing to give a historically blunt message: "In the event of a major hurricane, you're on your own."
Staff writer Bruce Nolan reported some 7 weeks before Katrina: "In scripted appearances being recorded now, officials such as Mayor Ray Nagin, local Red Cross Executive Director Kay Wilkins and City Council President Oliver Thomas drive home the word that the city does not have the resources to move out of harm's way an estimated 134,000 people without transportation."
"In the video, made by the anti-poverty agency Total Community Action, they urge those people to make arrangements now by finding their own ways to leave the city in the event of an evacuation.
"You're responsible for your safety, and you should be responsible for the person next to you," Wilkins said in an interview. "If you have some room to get that person out of town, the Red Cross will have a space for that person outside the area. We can help you."
Then why didn't you say that in the beginning.Originally posted by Derek Flint
Again, I'm not placing all the blame on the Local and State Governments, but it seems they have the most to answer for, yet almost nobody is asking the questions.
BTW, there's this:
'THE BIG BOO' CROWD HISSES KANYE WEST
Fri Sep 09 2005 10:30:28 ET
The chart topping hip hop rapper star who used a network hurricane fundraiser to charge "George Bush doesn't care about black people" was loudly and lustily booed during last night's NFL kickoff show.
The appearance of Kanye West, who was beamed into the Boston stadium via remote from Los Angeles, received a strongly negative response from the crowd.
"The boos were thunderous and lasted for much of his number," reports the BOSTON GLOBE.
Developing...
I can't wait for him to say that all New England Patriot fans hate black people.Originally posted by The Antichrist_Star
Then why didn't you say that in the beginning.![]()
Kayne got booed eh? I missed that part... hahaha
Decent game though.
AS
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
That was awesome man. Also watch "My Dog Ben"!!!Originally posted by DrBeard
Funny shiat about racial awareness.
http://www.deviantart.com/view/22635365/
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.