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[bob ford <bobford79 AT yahoo.com>]

Leslie, your message came to me directly , rather than the 'list'.  When you 
go to hit "reply" always make sure the homestead list address is in the 
addressee send-to rectangle.  It is a little hard to get used to at first, 
and then it is second nature.  I will reply to part of your 
comments/questions withing 'your' post below.  My replies will be noted by 
the asteriks preceding my comments
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--- On Sat, 12/6/08, Leslie <cayadopi AT yahoo.com> wrote:

> Darn!  I have a high school diploma and 1 year of community
> college under my belt.... So I keep reading everything I can
> that seems reasonable. Eureka !!!  That is why milk costs



****** You have given no mention of your age, and that is okay, if you choose 
to keep it that way.  I think you might be one of the younger members.  I 
would guess that the average age on this list is about , maybe 45 years of 
age.  A few older and a couple or more , younger.




> Ayn Rand, 

>  
>> Anyway explain how selfishness is circular.



****** If I am running a cafe, I want to make the best sandwiches possible, 
so that I can charge a better price, and bring in more renumeration for my 
self, so that I can be happier, happiness is a virtue.

 Rand says that there is virtue in selfishness.  If we each strive to do what 
is best for ourselves than everone should be optimally happy, content, 
secure.  But, in my cafe; if I see that you are hungry, especially if I know 
that it is not through in fault of your own, my happiness dissipates in the 
face of your unfortunate situation.  

Therefore; to regain my full sense of happiness, I would 'give' you something 
to eat, gratis; and would again feel happy.  I have commited an unselfish act 
to fulfill my selfish purpose of achieving personal happiness.  The concept 
runs circular rather than linear.
 


>> I have no problems with those who wish to withdraw from society.  And if 
>> they can do it without paying much in taxes, all I can say is kudos to 
>> them (and give me some tips).  I can totally understand that some people 
>> would conclude there is no reason to interact with people they can
not tolerate.  I go "on strike" as needed. (What?  Mr. McX, you want me to 
work 6 days a week 12 hours a day, refuse to pay overtime, and cut my salary 
in half? Nope. I quit. On strike permanently from you, Mr. McX.)



****** You can get those types of tips from this list.  But, you have to be a 
bit more explicit in your questions, and a little more informative about what 
you are doing now, and what you hope to do.  I really did not understand that 
preceding paragraph



>  
> I'm sure hoping that other self-reliants will be willing to share from time 
> to time.. because I definitely need help getting this black thumb to turn 
> green....  
  


***** They will , leslie; if you give a bit more info, and ask specific 
questions