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It means you love the tranquility of a giant backyard with alot of ponds, sand traps, and holes in the ground. - imabonehead

Paul, I laughed on reading this. Then something clicked (I'm a little slow) .. is this a comment on all the opinions flying around about politics? - Stu Andrews via twhirl

I drive by Google, Apple and Yahoo quite a bit. Am I an Internet genius now? - AJ Kohn

Many people live next to roads. Still they can't drive. - Jemm

can you see it from your private island? if so - absolutely... - Frederic

I was just watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... At 4:30 McCain explains that Palin understands Russia because Alaska is next to Russia. It's fun to watch people make such preposterous arguments, but presumably it works with a lot of voters. - Paul Buchheit

Paul - 7 years on a golf course (when I was in my 20's). Ball came through the window once. (ugh!!!!). Played Tennis with the guy next door. Never lifted a club. My only motivation to even think about it is that some of the best biz deals are cut out there on the 9th .... or whatever they call it :) - Charlie Anzman

I live next to a woman and I'm an expert on women, so I can believe that Palin could be an expert on Russia. - Gabe

Of course you are! this is soooo logical (nice joke BTW) - Susan Beebe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... - Photonic

I live next to a missile defense something or another. That means I'm an expert on missile defense. The Pentagon should be calling any second now. - Erica Baker

Seriously, I'm rewriting my resume and LinkedIn profile based on geographic proximity. I mean, hey, I worked near the White House back in the day - that means I've got 'executive experience'. - AJ Kohn

Apparently familiarity breeds contempt... do you want to go to war with the golf course nearby? Sarah Palin is ready to invade Russia (she should really read up on her history, especially Napoleon... ) - Jason Carreira

I work at Walt Disney World. Does that make me the happiest person alive? :) - Mike Reynolds

That may make you an expert on having golf balls land in your yard. :) - Morton Fox

Oddly enough both of my brothers live next to golf courses...But only Ben, the middle brother, actually plays. Oh, and my soon to be brother in law manages a golf course. - Alex Scoble CISSP

I love this new logic. I'm hoping Maersk will let me drive a container ship, since I've got a Bay view. - mat honan

I live near Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg. I must have vast experience in politics. - Shawn Farner

I live 5 miles from Fort Hood, the largest military post in the free world, I must know all things military. Maybe I can invade Russia! - Michelle Martinez

Paul, you forgot to mention that you sometimes walk near or around the golf course as well. I can almost see your expertise growing. - Clare Dibble

I am a Mexican-American Landscape Architect living in Coastal Florida. That must mean I am an expert in immigration, growth management and energy & environmental issues. Right? ;-) - JA Castillo

JA, you should run for office then! :P - imabonehead

That makes your home insurance higher than the norm! - Mona N.

It is true that Alaska is the only state that borders TWO foreign nations. Is it then preposterous to say that the governor of such a state could have some experience in foreign relations? - klecu

p.s. i live IN a golf course and am definitely no expert on the game - klecu

golf course....you mean worldview? - Bryan Power

Perhaps not an expert on golf, but there are things that you know about golf that many people who live far from golf courses don't know. For example, I would assume that any window facing the course would be endangered; based upon your experience, you would know differently. And if April is a golfer, you'll have even more perspective. - Ontario Emperor