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We need to be fit and ready for anything that might come our way.Aaron B. Powell
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The world is a goddamned evil place, the strong prey on the weak, the rich on the poor; I’ve given up hope that there is a God that will save us all. How am I supposed to believe that there’s a heaven and a hell when all I see now is hell.Aaron B. Powell
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The greatest trick Christianity ever pulled was convincing the world that Satan exists.Aaron B. Powell
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Good lord, what have I gotten myself into?Aaron B. Powell
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There’s nothing worse than being violently jerked away from creativity.Aaron B. Powell
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Save the children, save mankind.Aaron B. Powell
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Once you get into your thirties, you stop giving a fuck what people think about your opinions. You're more confident.Aaron B. Powell
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The more I learn, the more I yearn.Aaron B. Powell
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Sometimes we want to believe something so badly that we allow ourselves to be taken advantage of.Aaron B. Powell
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Humans are capable of so much more. Power mongers like you have stripped away what is most valuable to us, the importance of our heritage and family values. We have been robbed of this, blinded by your authority, while you encourage us to burry ourselves in debt and rely on our corrupt governments. Men and women around the world have been forced to work long hours to keep up with inflated debts, all the while abandoning the families they struggle to support. History repeats, and repeats. It’s time to break the cycle and start anew.Aaron B. Powell
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No one in this room is identical. We all have something unique to offer. It is the responsibility of each of us to realize what that is — to fulfill our destiny. Imagine the awesomeness — the potential we would have if we worked together for a change.Aaron B. Powell
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What do you believe reveals more about a man’s character, his arrogance or his attempt to disguise it?Aaron B. Powell
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1. So, disturbed kids are taking guns to school and killing teachers and classmates. We better make sure kids can’t get guns.2. So, disturbed kids are taking guns to school and killing teachers and classmates. We better find out what’s making these kids want to kill, fix that, and then they won’t want to use guns to kill teachers and classmates. See what I did there? Which statement makes more sense? Don’t bring up politics. Don’t refer to statistical data. Don’t nervously look at your cell phone. Just read the two statements and be honest with yourself. We can do better. We’re smarter than this. WAKE UP.Aaron B. Powell
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GUNS ARE NOT THE ISSUE. WE ARE.Aaron B. Powell
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Our shortcomings drive us, motivate us — to work harder or realize another purpose/talent.Aaron B. Powell
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If you want a job making toys, move to China.Aaron B. Powell
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Imagine for a just a moment, if you will, that the slaves who were brought to America weren’t dark-skinned. Instead, white people and black people were both the same neutral skin color. The only way that slave holders were able to tell the slaves apart from themselves was by marking them in some manner, like a brand or something. After Abolition, when former slaves had children they were no longer given marks to tell them apart from anyone else. Imagine now that illegal Mexicans who sneak into America in hopes of making a better life for their families are this same neutral skin color, just like “white” people and “black” people. There is no concrete way to tell them apart from anyone else except that they might sound different. But once they have children who sound just like everyone else there is no concrete way to tell them apart from the “natives.” As human beings, we naturally find ways to categorize ourselves. The very first thing that we do when we see a person is compare their appearance to our own. We use an internal ranking system. Maybe it’s time to consciously abandon our internal ranking system. The only way to achieve true equality is through colorblindness. Let’s try a little harder and see what happens.Aaron B. Powell
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I want that little blonde bitch in the lobby to hear me screaming your name.Aaron B. Powell
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Never forget the tribulations that we have endured. We are all one energy, and we are all part of God. You are one family now. Do not allow yourselves to find reasons to separate yourselves. Share everything; help each other in raising your children. Love each other, and love life.Aaron B. Powell
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What if we were to subject public servants like politicians to a battery of psychological tests like the MMPI? Maybe we could determine which of them were more likely to become corrupt and save them the trouble of lengthy, expensive campaigns where they are ultimately harassed by greedy corporations.Aaron B. Powell
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Corporate greed controls political will.Aaron B. Powell
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If a responsible, mentally sound American wants to own and AR-15, that’s their right. Besides, when the zombies come…okay, you don’t like the zombie thing. When the Chinese invade our country, who do you want to depend on? The over-extended police force and the National Guard? Or the next door neighbor who’s a former Marine and has enough guns and ammunition for your entire block?Aaron B. Powell
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There are three kinds of fighters: the aggressive fighter who charges in blindly trying to get the upper hand, the defensive fighter who blocks and evades until his opponent is tired, and then the most dangerous type of fighter, the one who waits for his opponent to make a mistake.Aaron B. Powell
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When you are in a combat situation, you mustn’t let your mind be polluted by emotions like fear and anger. Simply accept the situation and react, even if you are facing impossible odds. Keep your head clear and you will be one step ahead of your attackers.Aaron B. Powell
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College is a different scene than it was ten years ago. It used to be all about sex and drugs. Now it’s all about texting and fast food.Aaron B. Powell
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People should read more.Aaron B. Powell
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It is the selfish parents who are to blame. Pay attention, be involved in your children’s lives. They are your legacy, your only hope.Aaron B. Powell
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Sometimes it's torturous to think of things we can't possibly have.Aaron B. Powell