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  1. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    If you could improve one thing, anything, about each of the following...... what would it be?


    1. Your Job
    2. The United States of America
    3. Your bowhunting skills
    4. Women (or men :dan:)
    5. People themselves, society and human nature
    6. Bowhunting.com
    7. And finally - Yourself
     
  2. Swamp Stalker

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    1. Your Job-That I drove for a company that respected it's employees and the drivers safety
    2. The United States of America-1 year minimum for welfare recipients
    3. Your bowhunting skillsthat i could stillhunt/stalk better
    4. Women (or men )not even gonna go there.......lol
    5. People themselves, society and human natureSo many things to say here! i just wish people would live by the golden rule
    6. Bowhunting.com-not to be a kiss ***,,,but im drawing a blank
    7. And finally - Yourselfthat i had more quick wits on arguements or debates
     
  3. chopayne

    chopayne Die Hard Bowhunter

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    1. Paid me more
    2. Less taxes
    3. Actually have some skls
    4. Easier
    5. Not be so greedy vengeful hateful ignorant
    6. give out free stuff
    7. smarter and more motivated
     
  4. LittleChief

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    Honestly, there's not much I could improve about the job I have here at St. Jude. Oh wait.... I've got one: Change the way the Family Medical Leave Act works to prevent its abuse.

    Institute a flat 10% income tax for everyone on all income and virtually eliminate the IRS. No loopholes - no tax breaks at all.

    Learn not to rush my shot at the moment of truth.

    Nothing. I like them just the way they are.

    Find a way to remove this sense of "entitlement" that seems to be so prevalent these days.

    Not much. It's pretty awesome the way it is. I do wish there was an easier way to imbed pictures than uploading them to photobucket and then imbedding the URL. I don't like the thumbnails, but it's easier.

    Get in better shape. I'm making this happen now.
     
  5. tfarah22

    tfarah22 Weekend Warrior

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    1. Your Job: I want to feel as if my work is valuable, not just another cog in the corporate wheel... I need to find something I enjoy more.
    2. The United States of America: We need to get back to a place where the government is smaller, where people had the desire to take care of themselves and their families. I think that many branchs of the government should either be eliminated or privatised. There is no reason to be funding something that is loosing money, that a outside company could make billions doing.
    3. Your bowhunting skills: I would love to live closer to a place where I could shoot out to farther distances. But if I had to point to one thing, it would be my grip arm, I tend to clench the bow right after release, I need to follow through better.
    4. Women (or men ): No comment
    5. People themselves, society and human nature: More people need to work hard for what they want, to many people are lazy and live off of unemployment.
    6. Bowhunting.com: More Videos, Even if it is just Justin and Todd in the studio talking strategy or dissecting hunts, or what went into getting a certain deer.
    7. And finally - Yourself: I want to find a job that interests me and I enjoy doing while supporting my family.
     
  6. Tony

    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    1. Your Job - I would be a farmer
    2. The United States of America - We would not elect a Democrat or Republican in ANY seat
    3. Your bowhunting skills - everything
    4. Women - stop thinking they can read our minds
    5. People themselves, society and human nature - they would have pride in hard work, honesty, and a handshake
    6. Bowhunting.com - several members would be banned for life ... you know who you are ;)
    7. And finally - Yourself - that I would show more of the Lord's grace in my speech and attitude at times
     
  7. Muzzy Man

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    Okay... I'll have a go.

    1. Your Job.
    I would be able to pastor full time but I enjoy my job... great place to work... great people... several like minded believers and many who challenge my faith as well.

    2. The United States of America...
    I'd dispense with the delusion that we were ever meant to be a democracy. Shut down the "free education entitlement" mentality. If you don't pay... your kids don't go--- If your kids can't behave, they don't go either... sorry but the consequences of not disciplining them at home is your problem, not the kids who want to learn and the teachers who want to teach.

    3. Your bowhunting skills...
    More patience... more practice... better form and better knowledge of tuning my equipment.

    4. Women (or men :dan:)
    Better husbands.

    5. People themselves, society and human nature
    see #2... But we do seem to esteem athletes way too much for throwing, kicking, hitting or shooting a stupid ball while our should be true heroes (dads, clergy, police and military) are constantly denigrated in the media.(and yes I know there are some exceptions who misbehave)

    6. Bowhunting.com
    No complaints... except some can't seem to tell the difference between having a civil discussion even when disagreement exists and displaying outright hostility toward another member and/or his/her beliefs.

    7. And finally - Yourself
    Me... I am just a hungry beggar following a bread trail, hoping it doesn't end.
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    1. Get hired full time for a local city.
    2. Banishment of political parties.
    3. Connecting the dots between having deer around, and having them at 20 yards in shooting light.
    4. Had more in my prime
    5. Less theives/cheaters/liars. Live however you want...just don't use above 3 things to achieve it.
    6. A secret outhouse forum.
    7. Lose that 40 lbs I put on after I turned 21.


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  9. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    1. Your Job (Hire at least 5 employees)
    2. The United States of America (Be able to carry concealed in ALL 50 states)
    3. Your bowhunting skills (Shooting at distances over 60 yards)
    4. Women (or men ) (How they don't listen sometimes until things go wrong)
    5. People themselves, society and human nature (Stop judging people in the court of public opinion)
    6. Bowhunting.com (Show a good (quality) video hunt of a good buck killed on video from a Forum member. But, the video has to be voted on by Forum members. Then show it at the end of each year)
    7. And finally - Yourself (Acting on ideas and things that come to mind immediately)
     
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  10. NMLongshot

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    1. I'm retired. My job is help anyone I am able, and to hunt and fish as much as possible.
    2. Flat income tax and NO MORE US FEDERERAL RESERVE
    3. More practice and a stronger left arm
    4. No comment
    5. Too many want something for no work
    6. I haven't found anything wrong with bowhunting.com . . . yet!
    7. Improve - be a better archer and a better person a little every day

    Easier said than done.
     
  11. dnoodles

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    can't disagree with a single thing here...Jobs being an individual thing; I personally love what I do, but the red tape is getting so onerous that it sometimes makes me want to kick back and put my feet on my desk for most of the day like half our staff does. People resent my hard work b/c it makes them both look bad by comparison and have to actually get off their lazy butts from time to time to support me.
     
  12. Hooker

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    Less air permitting, more risk assessment.

    True smaller government. Not the Conservative Republican "small" government.

    :lol: just wish I more time to use them

    Stop teaching all little girls that they are princesses and that they will find this perfect knight in shining armor.

    Human nature is human nature. Kinda hard to change that. I wish as a society that we were not always so apathetic.

    Less censorship.

    More patience.
     
  13. cmonsta

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    1. Your Job-Hopefully get into the safety position I been hoping for in the next year
    2. The United States of America-More (bow)hunters in office!
    3. Your bowhunting skills-Wish I could hunt higher (fear of heights)
    4. Women (or men )-Honestly I been lucky with women in my life...but I am young lol
    5. People themselves, society and human nature-Oh boy, so many things come to mind I dont know what to write....Ill just say I wish people would learn to drive better!
    6. Bowhunting.com-I dont know, I come here more then any site so I guess they are doing a good job!
    7. And finally - Yourself-Wish I could be a morning person
     
  14. indynotch50

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    1 thing?: My ability to win the lottery.
     
  15. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    1. Your Job More time off
    2. The United States of America Goverment that works for the people again.
    3. Your bowhunting skills. Slowing down and not rushing the shot.
    4. Women (or men :dan:) Not be so complicated and hold grudges.
    5. People themselves, society and human nature. Entitlement and expecting handouts.
    6. Bowhunting.com Not be so quick to ban people. Someone should really have to be out of line mutiple times to get banned.
    7. And finally - Yourself. Lots of things but I said only 1. Not worrying about things I can't control. I wish I could follow the serenity prayer more.
     
  16. bowhunter448

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    1. Your Job More money, but that comes with time.
    2. The United States of America No handouts! No more Political Correctness
    3. Your bowhunting skills Better sneaking, tighter groups (comes with practice)
    4. Women (or men ) Nothing. I got a good one
    5. People themselves, society and human nature No entitlement!
    6. Bowhunting.com I don't know.
    7. And finally - Yourself Finish what I start, especially when it comes to personal health.
     
  17. virginiashadow

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    1. Your Job-A more family friendly schedule
    2. The United States of America-Take away 50%-60% of the laws, including parts of the enabling "Great Society" laws
    3. Your bowhunting skills-Be able to identify trees and food sources much better
    4. Women (or men )- Need the Ladies to understand, men are not what you see in the movies, we are not action figures with perfect hair and witty senses of humor 100% of the time
    5. People themselves, society and human nature-More peer pressure on each other to do the right thing. The number 1 failure in our country right now are men. We are failing our country. We are weak and that weakness allows our youth to do whatever they want.....and the result is weak generations of young adults.
    6. Bowhunting.com-Nothing
    7. And finally - Yourself-improve my energy levels..bottom line is I need more sleep.





     
  18. tynimiller

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    1. Your Job -

    Being happy and content that at least God has blessed me with a job which helps cover our families essentials and is somewhat time flexible...stop thinking I gotta make more so I can do more (buy land, stuff and live what I "think" would be easier).

    2. The United States of America -

    That we go back to preaching, teaching and applying accountability. The concept of the bed we lay is only as good as we strive to make it needs to re-enter society. I see it in the youth and my generation (25-35 year olds) the most...total lack of work ethic or ability to accept the consequences of our actions...

    3. Your bowhunting skills -

    I am competent enough to get the job done...just keep honing and adding.

    4. Women (or men :dan:) -

    That they truly re-embrace the miracle God created them to be and refuse to settle for a guy that doesn't acknowledge that. I mean their capability to create life inside of them alone should make them see how special they are...it's not their legs, chest or rump that make them special...and showing those things off only lesson it severely.

    5. People themselves, society and human nature -

    That the concept of love would come back into culture. That love which comes from He who created love, God. Overall culture is getting very cold and abrasive in nature...saddening.

    6. Bowhunting.com -

    People would learn to disagree without arguing...there are multiple ways to slice an apple at times and acknowledging that doesn't make your way wrong.

    7. Yourself -

    That I could become even HALF the man I strive to be as God called me to be...if I could get just halfway there that would be awesome.

    *Liked this thread, reflection is a great way to exercise the mind.
     
  19. gltomp

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    1. Your Job:
    I'm retired... but not to the point that I don't try to help others through my consulting firm. I just wish I was better at marketing it so I could support a greater number of leaders in organizations.

    2. The United States of America:
    This country was founded on Judeo-Christian Concepts and Fundamentals. Put GOD First in our Government Affairs and Heed His teachings! His Word teaches us how to operate and whom to trust.
    Get this country out of debt!
    Abolish the IRS and Federal Reserve.
    Instill a 10% Flat Tax on ALL Income - [individuals, corporations, businesses, organizations, etc...]
    Set an Annual Federal Budget and Stick to It.
    Respect the Rights of Citizens, Rule by the 'Spirit-of-the-Law' -vs- 'Letter-of-the-Law'; Promote an International Policy of, 'Speak Softly, but Carry a Big Stick; and Support Israel.

    3. Your bowhunting skills:
    I wish I paid more attention to Grampa's teachings and could identify a 'Killing' tree!

    4. Women (or men ):
    Fall in Love with one that makes you laugh and hang on tight!

    5. People themselves, society and human nature:
    Bring Back the Draft! Instill Patriotism, Brotherhood, Loyalty and Freedom as Critical Core Values in our citizens!!!

    6. Bowhunting.com:
    Create 'Regional' Annual GTG's. Say one in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest and Southwest to give more opportunities for members to attend one in a venue that's close to where they live/hunt.

    7. And finally - Yourself:
    Become a better Christian today than I was yesterday, in every way!
     
  20. Muzzy Man

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    Post of the year! Amen and Amen!
     

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