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Why? Was this some kind of "Fear Factor Food Edition"?

Coke in a can, maybe. But food? Don't do that to yourself Pede

Thank you. I was waiting for "these are all the same woman (face)"

Less than 30 seconds. Search term "Iranian co-eds 1970's"

Why bother? There are tons of photos that exist from Iran prior to the Muslim takeover. All would be in the public domain by now. They are photos of young Iranian women in Western dress.

What makes you say so? Is there something specific in hair or dress?

Coincidence. The photo was probably taken in the early spring. No bare midriff for the photo, but this was the era of the "Swinger" dress. It was so short it came with a matching panty cover.

Ah, then let me respond to your actual points:

Books are not obsolete because they can not be altered easily. They are bulky and flammable, and one is sadly limited to the number one can own.

The number of books read in a year is not inconsequential, as more books mean more chances to read works that may be enlightening. It is not a direct correlation, however.

Reading is not a direct indicator of intellectual prowess, but intellectual prowess is generally accompanied by information seeking, which leads to reading.

OK, this swerved off in a direction I did not anticipate.

Can I assume it is the Tranny component that is at least partially the issue? Would you be happier with Kindle-Tranny hour? My guess is no.

Side note - Aren't childrens books' illustrations part of the reading fun?

Also, if one is being read TO doesn't that make it an analog audiobook?

There is a reason to bypass books for other media. Once upon a time, I received an advertisement for a Book-of-the-Month Club. Looking around, I concluded that rather than needing help in building a hardback library, one dropped match and I was going up like a Roman Candle.

But I digress.

Don't all libraries have book sales regularly? I'm not allowed to attend, but I don't think that is something new.

You are correct. She is a refined lady and much prefers letting you know Bob is in the back room "playing with himself".

Many are distracted by sportsball, drinking, binge watching TV

I have taken to replacing the words "video game" or "game" with MASTURBATING.

What is Bob doing at Thanksgiving in the back room? He is masturbating. It really changes the vibe in a room, although I question why I am not a more popular guest.

All cultures are meme cultures, and always have been. Literacy on a broad scale is a relatively new phenomenon, but cartoons and graffiti go back to antiquity.

I think I need more information regarding the stupidity of "book people". I don't think studies bear this out, but I assumed by "book people" you meant readers.

Are you differentiating between the written word in books, on screens, in scrolls, and, for example, cuneiform tablets?

Is your point that getting information from any format is equal, except printed matter, which makes one "stupid"?

Wait a minute: She has at least 3 kids who have car seats that need to be installed for the drive to the airport and a 7:15 flight departure.

She has booked a car to pick her up at 6:00. That is one hour and 15 minutes to install 3 car seats, wrangle 3 children into the car seats, drive to the airport, unload 3 children, uninstall 3 car seats, load car seats and children into baggage carriers, enter airport, stand in security line, go through TSA and get to the gate for boarding. Research puts car seat installation at 5-25 minutes each for experienced user and familiar equipment.
That is 15-75 minutes for car seat installation and 45 minutes to remove seats. Total time 2 hours on car seats alone. She has booked 1:15 front door to on the plane and secured.

I presume she is flying on a private plane, she lives in an air park, and doesn't go through TSA. It still means time travel as well as air travel would have to be involved.
I call shenanigans.

Not only your point, but halal is filthy. Do not ever eat this, and don't let your loved ones. Just put manure in your mouth if you are ever tempted.

Horses. It has horses. Certainly less that they used to, and you can't go for a ride anymore, but you can go for a carriage ride in the park.

I wonder what breed of cattle should be sent over to start the herds? I'm guessing a dual purpose breed milk/meat or even one that can be a draft animal like the American Milking Devon. Getting a cow or two on a family farm would make the commercial breeds like Angus or Charolais not as practical. Easy keepers for the Cuban climate and feed would be important, but I'm no expert on cattle. It is horrible that the first thing the communists/muslims/socialists/evildoers do is go after the animals. Predictable but horrible. A population with not access to livestock, fish, and food is one that is easy to control.

A great deal; I'm pretty sure that is what made it so attractive in 1959. That and strategic location.

Hasn't a great deal of farmland lain fallow? Won't it be in fine shape to be planted?

When you are invited to the White House ballroom, is it your plan to ask each person their net worth? Is that the extent of your social skills? Is it like this conversation, making you feel warm and fuzzy inside? No? Do you expect to be invited twice? The limitations in your head are quite formidable, but in a system that is not class based (USA) you might wish to consider looking at the world with a kinder and less medieval lens.

No, I don't mean that. I mean exactly what I said. I said something about dance, specifically observing social dance. The lady is the center of attention; the male is the partner.

People at dances are NOT being judged by their social pedigree. The ability to DANCE is the issue.

Also, you are wildly wrong - here's how, and don't take my word for it, go look it up. Social events including, but not limited to balls in NYC up to and including Debutant balls are in need of male partners for the debutants. Young men that can DANCE, have proper clothing and have manners are at a premium. It is VERY, VERY, VERY easy for a proper young man to join that social set as an escort. There are articles published on this. All of the criteria are learnable skills. While you might not make a billionaire friend, you will in all likelihood dance with his daughter, pick up additional manners, and be a known entity when billionaires are interviewing. More importantly, you will be able to rid yourself of the crab pot self-imposed limitations that one places on one's life.

It is NOT about money; it is about behavior.

You are in America, and you can choose your behavior.

Cotillion is very popular and frankly it is best if you learn these skills early if you would like to be accepted into the Greek system. You can jump in at any time of course, but if you want to go places, one might consider stepping onto the train.

Do not dance like no one is watching.

Dance with a partner. Show her off and let her shine because everybody IS watching.

Also educate yourself outside of school. Cotillion, clothing, manners, etiquette, social dance. Passport to prosperity, ladies and gentlemen.

No, they can't: you're right there. But what you can do is make friends with the waitress at the Waffle House. They have a job, and you don't so find out what they do that is giving them that success. It might not be billionaire level, but its better than where you're at. Ask if they go to bed on time, get up on time, and make it to work on time. Copy that successful behavior. Start where you are. Learn from people that know and/or can apply more than you do.

And for the love of all that is holy, and I've said it a number of times here, take ballroom / social dance lessons. Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing. How many times must the word "Ballroom" be mentioned as a positive multiplier for your life for one to try it?