Hello everyone

I guess it is time for me to actually make an introduction.

My name is Mike and I've been surfing this site for a while now. I got hooked because I was finding real news and discussions that I couldn't find on other websites or the MSM. I enjoy talking about things and thinking outside of the box. I find that this is what makes people great and yes there is alot of crap and useless things that come from it but there is also alot of gold ideas.

As a child I always felt that there was a great conspiracy and that we are just mice in a cage running the maze set up by things we cannot begin to understand. I started reading Issac Asimov and fell in love with the idea of humanity and the galaxy actually being an organism that is slowly gaining consciousness. The way he wrote of humans and our history tens of thousands years into the future and how we forget the past mesmerized me.

I apoligize for spelling errors that i'm sure I will make and for my ignorance on most subjects.. but of course I am here to become educated and maybe find that bit of gold I spoke of before.

I look forward to sharing ideas and beliefs with you.. what is funny is most "normal" people think we are "crazy" and people look at me crooked when I speak of this site, its sad the labels people are given to divide us or to make us feel like we belong or don't belong to a group. I however feel that those people are crazy not to open their eyes and minds to the fact that we are all nothing but stardust and the likely hood of our existence is so improbable that we should never take anything for granted.

Well soon enough I'll have the 20 post and will be opening my own threads..

m.

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Welcome, Mike.

Hope to see your contributions.

Welcome...I love Issac Asimov too.

You will engage, be enraged, and be entertained here-sometimes all at once. Good journey!

Welcome to ATS!

Enjoy the ride

&

Happy Huntin'

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thanks for the welcome from both of you

yes I know I will be engaged and enraged... already been there and no worries I'm not scared and wont be detured..

Welcome to one of the best sites on the internet.

Here, I'm sure you know, are some of the most diverse people on the planet..
All gathering on this very forum, to explain ideas and debate points, valid or not.
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Welcome to ATS Mike....I look forward to your contributions....

Des

Hey there, I almost missed you in between the cracks of Introduction posts.. But fortunately I saw you jumping up and down, waving your arms like a banshee. Ok maybe a slight exaggeration, but sorry I missed your posts. But fortunately there is still room for your presentation, so pull up a seat and enjoy!

Welcome mikem

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Issac Asimov is one of my favorite authors! Hello and welcome!!