Why hello there, ATS!

I've been lurking around a bit, and I'm not ashamed to say I've been pretty addicted to ATS. It had me at hello

If anyone out there cares to know, here is a bit about me. I am a native Texan. My political views consist of having small government, being fiscally conservative and socially liberal, and not trusting a dang thing I hear. I am married, put myself through college, and have a degree in biology. I have very strong opinions about big pharma and the corruption that runs rampant right in front of our eyes.

I believe in God. I have not read the Bible through and through and disagree with much that organized religion promotes, but nevertheless, I am connected to something bigger than myself, call it what you will. I recognize the fact that the Bible has crazy stuff and so does the Koran and every other holy book. All holy books also have much good, but I believe them all incomplete. At one time maybe they were, but much has proven to be omitted or simply lost in translation. Our path to enlightenment or to God just simply cannot be laid out in full and given to us. That doesn't leave much room for exploration. I am getting more into meditation and learning more about chakras and kundalini yoga too.

Besides interest piquing conspiracy theories, I hold an interest in holistic medicine, chemtrails and their affect on health and weather, metaphysics, and like many ATSers, when SHTF possibly sometime soon. I'm currently putting together a BOB. My family owns a ranch and raises horses, cattle, and chickens, but unfortunately it is about 160 miles away from where I live. I'm thinking that my BOB, assault rifle, two hand guns, and a hunting rifle just might come in handy one day. And if not, great.

Anyway, since I'm new, please feel free to share topics I could make a useful contribution to and show me around. And thanks to all the ATSers out there posting great threads, and thanks to the people bashing those threads. Without the opposing side, all topics would be moot. It gets me thinking!

Hello and welcome! Love the avatar!

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Well hello there good sir ! Welcome!

And thanks to all the ATSers out there posting great threads, and thanks to the people bashing those threads.

lol some threads are just so funny , the ufo responses are some of my favs. I check out some of those threads just to hear the classic excuses lol , and then the angry defence some good laughs here at ats , but of course many educational moments also


p.s your avatar scares me

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Welcome fictitious...


It had me at hello


Yes, ATS and Tom Cruise both had us at "Hello"...though, I would have preferred a greeting from someone NOT affiliated with Scientology.





Create your own Path...


Either way - enjoy it...

Welcome fictitious! I look forward to your contributions and ideas about our every changing world. Welcome to the family!

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I like to welcome people to ATS. Yours was a delight to read. The subjects you seek are in the search feature at the top of the page. Welcome...

Who does your Llama's hair?

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Funny I always thought it was Renee Zelweigar who said it. Its also in night of at the roxbury.

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Who does your llama's hair?

Hipster llamas naturally sport side bangs

Welcome fictitious

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Thanks for the warm welcome!