5 Thought-provoking Questions for a Tuesday.

[SOteric]

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

[JohnKleeb]

1. Ok

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
Worse one, I am lazy to the core and too quiet

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
A DVD or a book or if I have less than 10 dollars something to eat

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
listening to music

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Depends who I am talking with. When I am talking with my best friend from the good ole days I bring up the good ole days when everything was so innocent and perfect

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
Questioning the world for whta it is.

[idgiehkt]

19. I am lazier than you.

these are all my answers except for #2, which I would buy treats for my dogs.

too lazy to type out my own answers.

[taterguy]

2. thought provoking answers

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Probably. There would be a lot less pollution and fewer oil troubles since I only use a gallon or two of gas per week on average

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Music

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

I write. I ride one of my bikes.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

I always enjoy asking people who their all-time favorite Supreme Court Justice is

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

To places that would get this thread locked

[bridgit]

3. very well...

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Most assuredly.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Essentials...and sometimes stuff; but stuff we need, not 'gasoline powered turtleneck sweaters' stuff x(


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Plan for the future.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

The arts.


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

Contentious that; the greater presumption is that when 'the mind' drifts...it actually goes anywhere in particular :-)

[miss_american_pie]

4. five answers

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one? Better, I hope


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on? Books


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it? Write


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up? Hmmm, trying to remember the last adult conversation I had...


5. When your mind drifts where does it go? An island

[Broken_Hero]

5. Interesting questions...

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one? A worse place actually, I support diversity, and if everyone lived like d I did, the world wouldn't be diverse...


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on? Hmm, usually I think of saving it first, but if I had to spend it on something, I would go through my mental list, of things I need around the house, or something my wife might need for work aka usually clothes...


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it? Relax, read a bit, play the guitar, or the usual...democraticunderground.com


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up? Usually something dealing with current events, and that conversation usually entails a wide range of topics...:)


5. When your mind drifts where does it go? Home, alaska....

[Taverner]

6. My answer

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Well...if all of the first world lived as I do, it would be better
But if all of the world lived as even your most luddite first worlder lived, we'd be living in a scorched Earth.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Finance

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Something fun :)

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Whatever is on my mind

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

in the gutter ;)

[tigereye]

7. interesting!

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
well, I think I'm patient, tolerant and curious, so I would hope better. ;) But OTOH, I also like to shop a bit too much.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on? Books and clothes.


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it? Read, take my kid somewhere fun or educational, or go to the pool.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up? Often world or American politics or how strange our culture seems to be.


5. When your mind drifts where does it go? San Francisco, what my 2nd career should be, or wishing I were younger but with the experience that I now have.

[_testify_]

8. cool

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
Worse. Just a gut feeling.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Electronics. Lots and lots of consumer electronics.

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Electronics. Lots and lots of consumer electronics.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
I like to ask people to talk about themselves, as it takes the burden off me to keep the conversation going.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
Breasts. Boobies. Hooters. I'm not sorry.

[Midlodemocrat]

9. Ok

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
I'd like to think a better one because I am generous and try very hard to be compassionate and kind.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Something from Sur La Table or Williams-Sonoma. But, I usually end up spending it at Costco on 'supplies'.


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Read cookbooks.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Current world events.


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
I think about my deceased mom and dad quite a bit and how much they have missed since the time they've left.

[ulysses]

10. hmmm.

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

I'd like to think a little better, but probably not much change either way.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Potables. Savings. Books. Depending on my mood. :)

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

These days, play with the baby, for the most part.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Again, it depends on the mood and who I'm with. Religion, the baby, TV, the baby, education, the baby...you get the idea. :)

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

The Bahamas, when it can afford it.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

11. 1. Somethings would be better, and others worse.

2. Saving the planet.

3. Take my kid somewhere unusual.

4. Classical music.

5. The soul of a tree, the tip of a gentle breeze, the midst of a sunbeam, or the songs of birds, frogs, and insects.

[skygazer]

12. Answers

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

I'd like to think a better one. I try to live in harmony with my fellow living things.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

When I have extra money, the first thing I think of doing with it is saving it.


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Read.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Depends on who I'm talking with. Usually whatever is on my mind.


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

Too many places to list.

[LaurenG]

13. This was nice.

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
I'd hope better.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Books, seminars/classes


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Read,write, play with hubby.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
I don't start them, I try not to anyway but if I were comfortable I would bring up how we can start to change the planet for the better.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
To a place in the country near a large body of water where I can hang laundry on the line and grow all sorts of things and ride my bike instead of drive.

[Deja Q]

14. Cauliflower!

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Better, probably

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Perceived needs

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Waste it on the internet. No point in doing anything else anymore.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Nothing. I do not proact. I react.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

Somewhere.

[Pacifist Patriot]

15. Interesting...

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Better. I don't hold grudges.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Books


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Read


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Politics or Religion


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

I mentally found and organize a UU church.

[Iniquitous Bunny]

16. quasi-thought provoking answers

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
Better. I'd like to think I live my life in a conscious way. I've made a few big mistakes, but I correct those, often in better ways.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
savings (or for a loved one)

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
spend it with family or SO

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
politics, medicine, my family


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
Lately, work and work has been kind of sad (not going into it publicly). I'm glad I have some time off right now.

[trackfan]

17. ok

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Probably better in the long run, though it would be an economic
catastrophe short term, as I don't spend much money.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
I pay off extra amounts on my home equity line of credit.


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Read.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

The track.
5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

The track.

[GOPisEvil]

18. Thoughtful answers.

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
A little of both. Certainly I strive to be considerate of others, but I can also be quite lazy and selfish.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Myself. :hide:

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Waste it. :(

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Probably something currently in the news or sports.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
I'm very introspective; so I think about my life and what needs to change.

[tjwmason]

20. 5 not entirely sober answers.

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

No. It would be bloody boring.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Depends on the source, small presents of money tend to go on music or books.

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Whenever I have a small pocket of time, I try to think of a useful way to fill it - usually by reading.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

That really depends on with whom I'm speaking.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

A very very scary place that I'd advise you (and everybody else) to avoid.

[grannylib]

21. Good questions!

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
I'd like to think it would be better, but as a flawed human being, I'm sure not ALL would be better.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
What's extra money?? Unknown concept.

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Read, play Scrabble with family, hang out on DU!

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Politics, gardening, DIY, family...runs the whole range of stuff.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
Thoughts of my dad or my daughter, most often...or to the Boundary Waters...

[Random_Australian]

22. Random_Australian!!!

1) Better!

2) Nothing!

3) Random! (I am a pretty random person) between DU or more study or watching something or going for a walk or reading something or doing something else or talking or practicing Capoeira!

4) I find out what the person likes to talk about that I do too! That is what I bring up!

5) Oh shit. Uh, well, on good days just the normal + school stuff + theology. On bad days it is all I can do to remain in this reality. My mind subsumes the one it is placed in on those days.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

23. OK

1) Worse off. I'm too laid back and unambitions (read: lazy)

2) Books

3) Read. Hell, even when I have something I'm supposed to do, I'm hiding behind a book. Or looking at a map. I love maps.

4) "Do you support Bush*Co's policies?" Followed by "So, when's your kid joining the Army?" Usually a short conversation.

5) Thinking about what Bush*Co is really, REALLY afraid of. Because that's what's driving their agenda. IMHO.

[YankeyMCC]

24. 1. Yes if everyone tried to be as responsible and disciplined as I try

to be...but No if everyone was LIKE me...I can be a stick in the mud and the world is a much more interesting place with different people about.

2. If you mean a few bucks then something like going out to eat or a nice bottle of wine ... large sums go toward a bit of land in Maine perhaps :)

3. Usually read or Nap...give me enough time and I'm outside doing something like hiking or riding a bike

4. Depends on the mood, if I'm fired up then politics or religion :) Otherwise probably Science Fiction

5. It wont tell me...(seriously usually to the woods of the White Mnts)

[Callalily]

25. You pose some interesting

questions, so I've decided to respond.

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

I think it would be a better place, at least I hope so. Hope this doesn't sound too self-serving, but I try to treat everyone with respect. That alone encompasses all.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

I'm a saver, so anything extra goes for "that rainy day".


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Read, bike, hike


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Often times what book I happen to be reading. If I'm talking to a close friend, maybe mention some inner most thoughts.


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

How much better the world would be if B#%h would have never been born. That and ways to improve my life.

I'm feeling a little introspective right now, hence the deep answers. Tomorrow? Who knows, they may be filled with humor and wit.

[cobalt1999]

26. Not flattering, but honest...

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
Worse. Much worse. People would think back to this Israeli-Lebanon war as the "good ol' days".


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Taking the family somewhere or buying something for my boats.


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Run, bike, watersports, time with the kids.


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Something controversial (so it depends on the audience).


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
The beach, until I drag it back kicking and screaming to do some work.

[fudge stripe cookays]

27. Hmmmm.....

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

--Better I hope. But no promises on that.


2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

-- Birth certificates, death certificates, microfilm, books on certain geographical areas, scrapbook supplies (Genealogy is expensive!)


3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

-- Work on the family history book I'm writing; scrap with all the pictures I'm getting from various cousins all over the country


4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

-- Duh. Genealogy!


5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

-- To where I'm going on my next research trip; either back to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, or Washington State/British Columbia

[u4ic]

28. Here it goes

1. I'd like to think a better one

2. It never happens; but I would think a small treat for myself, if the bills are paid and I have food in the fridge.

3. Be in a green space - sit, eat or take a walk by the river

4. I love to hear people's stories. How they arrived at where they are now; what their journey has been. What their beliefs are.

5. The gutter :evilgrin:

[LynzM]

29. My overly complicated answers....

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?
Better emotionally, I think. I'm generally pretty even-keeled, slow to anger, don't hold a grudge much, and am interested in other people, their feelings, and them. Worse environmentally, I'm not the best in terms of gas use or living terribly frugally. There would be a stunning lack of diversity of lifestyle and culture, which would be really sad.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?
Books, generally. Also paying down debts, but that's no fun.

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?
Read a book, visit with friends, go outside someplace.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?
Hrm... geek (tech-y) stuff, language, Europe, cultural experiences

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?
Oh lord, where doesn't it go? Missing Europe, the future of my kiddo and family, peak oil, finances, tonight's dinner, the book I read last night, the errands that need to get done, whether Lamont will win the primary, how scary it would be to be a high-level politician, the fact that I'm kinda sad that I'll never be that, on and on and on. I think I think too much ;)

[ForrestGump]

30. Hi, ms teric!

:loveya:

1. If everyone lived as you do would the world be a better place or a worse one?

Better. And more like an Elvis movie.

2. When you have extra money, what do you first think of spending it on?

Lately, clothing, but that's not typical.

3. When you have a little extra time, what do you do with it?

Sorta N/A in my case...got enough things to do at any one time to fill up several concurrent lives.

4. When you have an opportunity to start a conversation about whatever you want, what do you bring up?

Her breasts.

Though that was only last night and, really, she started it and I just perpetuated it with probing questions about her pectoral assets. Occupational hazard, I guess: met a lovely young lady who started telling me at length about her augmentation operation -- compliments to the surgeon, by the way, in that the three quarters or so that I saw of them looked perfectly natural and modestly proportioned -- though I demurred on giving them a squeeze and jiggle (never felt the store-bought kind before and she said that the way she had them done they felt pretty natural) because I was having kittens just watching her jiggle them as she explained in wince-inducing detail how they pulled the nipple here and there and sliced this and that... :scared:

Women are tough.

When she left, someone told me she was almost certainly a 'working girl'...I don't know for sure if she was or not, but I seem to lately have an affinity for such ladies and, at the rate I'm going, most of my female friends here are going to be women operating within that profession. I worry sometimes, though, because men (some of their clients, anyway) can be scum and pimps should all be taken out and shot.

5. When your mind drifts where does it go?

Her breasts. Or pretty much anyone's.

[XemaSab]

31. Birding