Hellow ATS Owners, Moderators, Members and Observers. I've been active on this site for about six months now. Today is the day I've chosen to
introduce myself. I have no idea why this should be the day but since I haven't taken the time before now, now is as good a time as any.
A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to take advantage of the "good life". I started working full time when I was 14 years old. For over 30
years, I've consistently supported myself without help from anyone. In fact, despite the interferrence and outright manipulation of others, I've
managed to achieve an admirable level of success and wealth without benefit of college degrees or influential persons contributing to my rise up the
"corporate ladder". Sheer determination and willpower was all it took. And maybe a little intelligence.
So. For the last two years I've been indulging my curiosity on just about every forum subject represented on Above Top Secret. I'm no expert on
anything (except human behavior)

but am instead, completely fascinated with accumulating knowledge. I'm not picky about where information comes
from. As it happens, I believe that every bit of info that comes my way has intinsic value. Whether an item of knowledge by itself seems irrelevant
to anything, I keep tabs on it regardless. One day, enough dots will connect themselves in intriguing ways that will result in solid understanding of
certain facts.
Liars are the worst sort of human imaginable. What prompts a person to lie? Now that is a question that should be tirelessly pursued to its logical
conclusion. Afterall, if a person will lie about the littlest things, they will lie about everything without conscience or regret. What does it get
them? How do liars think they are benefitting themselves by lying? Apparently they are oblivious to the fact that their lies are transparent to
everyone except themselves. Its hilarious on one level and sick beyond belief on the next.
I love reading these boards and watching your behavior on them.