2-year-old child drowns in above-ground swimming pool

[Karee 4,189]

I should mention that when I was a kid, there were diving boards at every pool. Now, I can't find a single pool with one. I used to love doing tricks off of diving boards, but I guess they are just too dangerous, so they were taken down.

That kind of stuff really makes me hate the culture in the U.S. -- if your kid does something stupid and gets hurt, just sue wherever it happened. That kind of logic is what is bringing this country down and is making my molars decay... or something Darnellish like that.

When I was living in Canada I read about this kid getting killed at the playground on some apparatus there. Forgot what it was. Basically the kids family was given a pre-determined number of dollars for it. There were no ambulance chasers involved. I also noticed there were no lawyer commercials on T.V. throughout the middle of the day and late at night on T.V. screaming "Hurt in an accident? Call me! I'll rape the insurance company for you" Taking 30-40% while they're at it.

Will never happen here though thanks to the trial lawyers and their allies in congress (Democrats.) You can thank them for your lack of fun in the sun during hot summers in the U.S. I'm somewhat surprised there are even private swimming pools in this country these days. The liability insurance must be crazy.

Some folks around here are always whining about how the republicans are beholden to corporations, but conveniently leave out how the Democrats are beholden to trial lawyers and unions.

So if you want to go diving, move to Canada. Bring a jacket. The winters suck.

[decocker 7,198]

I should mention that when I was a kid, there were diving boards at every pool. Now, I can't find a single pool with one. I used to love doing tricks off of diving boards, but I guess they are just too dangerous, so they were taken down.

is this in la? because all the public pools in my neck of the woods have diving boards..

[Teddy B 17,251]

Who says you can determine when your CABA beatdown is coming? WE will determine that. WE decide your fate.

However, I'm too busy swanning about in my yoga pants and Uggs and watching my stories while stuffing my face with Fritos to administer said beatdown.

Alas it was merely a request, I would never dream of dictating the terms of a beatdown to any CABA chick. It is fully up to you wimmins when us weak men will wear the tread of a sweaty pair of Uggs on our backs. My apologies to CABA women everywhere for the misunderstanding.

Now quick, look over there it's a bag of Cheetos!

[BaBamSam 239]

is this in la? because all the public pools in my neck of the woods have diving boards..

I don't think it's LA because I can recall at least two pools with them that I've seen here in the last couple of weeks.

And my hometown in upstate New York is full of them.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Who says you can determine when your CABA beatdown is coming? WE will determine that. WE decide your fate.

However, I'm too busy swanning about in my yoga pants and Uggs and watching my stories while stuffing my face with Fritos to administer said beatdown.

You really bought a pair of those outrageously over priced testament to American consumer brainwashing ? What can you do to a pair of boots to make them have value of 300.00. ?

Leather is leather.

P.S. I bought the Mrs a pair of fit flops the other day. I don't get it or understand it but I enjoy the how much she appreciated it factor.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Alas it was merely a request, I would never dream of dictating the terms of a beatdown to any CABA chick. It is fully up to you wimmins when us weak men will wear the tread of a sweaty pair of Uggs on our backs. My apologies to CABA women everywhere for the misunderstanding.

Now quick, look over there it's a bag of Cheetos!

Really. You scared of a girl. Women like strong men. They say they don't but women don't respect men that let them boss them around. I am the only man in here not scared to make them caba women down my bidding. Fetch me some tea or scrub the floor or something womenly

[BaBamSam 239]

Really. You scared of a girl. Women like strong men. They say they don't but women don't respect men that let them boss them around. I am the only man in here not scared to make them caba women down my bidding. Fetch me some tea or scrub the floor or something womenly

[Teddy B 17,251]

Really. You scared of a girl. Women like strong men. They say they don't but women don't respect men that let them boss them around. I am the only man in here not scared to make them caba women down my bidding. Fetch me some tea or scrub the floor or something womenly

Who's talkin about women? These are CABA chicks(and yes I'm terrified). If you want a real woman go to the RUB forum.

[decocker 7,198]

Really. You scared of a girl. Women like strong men. They say they don't but women don't respect men that let them boss them around. I am the only man in here not scared to make them caba women down my bidding. Fetch me some tea or scrub the floor or something womenly

first rule of a strong man, never talk about being a strong man. shut your sandwich hole and let your actions speak.

[Ban Hammer 12,830]

first rule of a strong man, never talk about being a strong man. shut your sandwich hole and let your actions speak.

if you really want that to happen, make him a sammich!

[decocker 7,198]

if you really want that to happen, make him a sammich!

apparently he just bought his wifey some flip flops. that should get him at least a pb&j.

[Ban Hammer 12,830]

apparently he just bought his wifey some flip flops. that should get him at least a pb&j.

not true - they were fit flops. they give you a workout while walking.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Wow, someone in here is confused.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Wow, someone in here is confused.

You could say that on any thread, especially any thread I post in.

[decocker 7,198]

not true - they were fit flops. they give you a workout while walking.

haha. hard to tell with nature boy posts...and i don't much keep up with footwear trends, but i was under the impression flip flops were for wasting the day away in margaritaville, not working out!