There should be a beginning, right?

[kimtyson]

So, this is the beginning of the off topic stuff. Hmmm, let me see? Anyone know the price of tea in china? How about this crazy election we have here in the US? It kind of sucks that we don't have a better choice. Want to talk about world issues? No, me either. I'm going back to the real info further up in the forums.

[boggsie]

Tea, specifically Chinese Tea is a traded in highly volitile commodities market. As such, I could tell you the price of Tea in China, but it would only be valid for a short period of time. You'd be disappointed to learn that I gave you, what you would think was an invalid price.

... and shouldn't this be in the other section (stupid questions)?

... and on that line of thought, google is your friend (search, please)

[selyb]

[kimtyson]

Tea, specifically Chinese Tea is a traded in highly volitile commodities market. As such, I could tell you the price of Tea in China, but it would only be valid for a short period of time. You'd be disappointed to learn that I gave you, what you would think was an invalid price.

... and shouldn't this be in the other section (stupid questions)?

... and on that line of thought, google is your friend (search, please)

Actually, you make a good point. I guess it could be viewed as a stupid question. It was meant to be of topic though.
The election is off topic. Does anyone care about that? I don't really care right now. It's hard to beleive that the two choices are the best we have to offer.

[boggsie]

Tea, specifically Chinese Tea is a traded in highly volitile commodities market. As such, I could tell you the price of Tea in China, but it would only be valid for a short period of time. You'd be disappointed to learn that I gave you, what you would think was an invalid price.

... and shouldn't this be in the other section (stupid questions)?

... and on that line of thought, google is your friend (search, please)

Actually, you make a good point. I guess it could be viewed as a stupid question. It was meant to be of topic though.
The election is off topic. Does anyone care about that? I don't really care right now. It's hard to beleive that the two choices are the best we have to offer.

... on, and the above reply was intended to be humorous ... I read and replied as I was thinking about the Python arguement sketch - thank you for understanding
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WoW, you propose that we ratchet up to incendiary topics, right out of the gate, then ?

How about something a little-bit tamer; say Theology?

... and for the record, I am firmly entrenched in the ANTI-OBAMA camp, but that does not imply that I am an avowed PRO-McCAIN supporter. I am leaning Constitutional or Libretarian as I believe most of the very important issues should not be legislated over the masses from afar. These issues should be decided on the level of each State.

Best regards,
-boggsie

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