Thank you President Clinton...
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
If any of this is true, I guess it is an indicator of how corrupt the US government really is. It's no wonder that I don't get involved with politics.:mad: Brad Jennings My latest nickname: Kidney Stone (Nickname courtesy of my roommates)
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
So much ado about white stains on blue dresses. [...]Clinton, who supported an agreement started in 1993 with secret talks between Israel and the PLO. These negotiations were arranged by Terje Rød Larsen of the Norwegian Labour Party. A provision in the agreement called for the release of Palestinian prisoners who were not involved in HAMAS or other terrorist organizations. Here is where it gets tricky because one of the prisoners was Mahmoud Abed Atta, a Palestinian who fired on a bus killing the driver in 1986. He was released, but he is not the Egyptian Mohammed Atta who officials believe was a key player in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers. The Israeli Justice Minstry officials say they never had the Egyptian Mohammed Atta in custody. THANK YOU, Mister Ackerman, for copypasting republican spam into the soapbox [edit]without disclaimer whatsoever[/edit]. :cool:
If I could find a souvenir / just to prove the world was here [sighist]
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So much ado about white stains on blue dresses. [...]Clinton, who supported an agreement started in 1993 with secret talks between Israel and the PLO. These negotiations were arranged by Terje Rød Larsen of the Norwegian Labour Party. A provision in the agreement called for the release of Palestinian prisoners who were not involved in HAMAS or other terrorist organizations. Here is where it gets tricky because one of the prisoners was Mahmoud Abed Atta, a Palestinian who fired on a bus killing the driver in 1986. He was released, but he is not the Egyptian Mohammed Atta who officials believe was a key player in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers. The Israeli Justice Minstry officials say they never had the Egyptian Mohammed Atta in custody. THANK YOU, Mister Ackerman, for copypasting republican spam into the soapbox [edit]without disclaimer whatsoever[/edit]. :cool:
If I could find a souvenir / just to prove the world was here [sighist]
THANK YOU, Mister Ackerman, for copypasting republican spam into the soapbox [edit]without disclaimer whatsoever[/edit]. 'bout time we had a little something other than the usual left-wing, anti-american, Bush bashing drivel. And I see no disclaimers or source references in your post either: why should I believe you over Mr. Ackerman? peterchen wrote: So much ado about white stains on blue dresses. Such a casual dismissal of reprehensible behavior on the part of the "leader of the free world"...! Next you'll be complaining that Bush "stole" the White House from Al... [discaimer: opinion follows] IMHO Clinton was arguably the best politician ever elected to the Presidency, and one of the worst Presidents ever to serve. [/disclaimer]
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
Is Chris Losinger awake? I'm surprised he hasn't pounced on this one. IMO, great post Steven!
Jason Henderson
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
I notice that of 14 good points, only one was refuted. Never in the history of the US have we had a president that could equal the level of depravity and immorality that the Clintons demonstrated. They called Reagan "The Teflon President" but he was a raw beginner compared to Slick Willy. Reagan was dumb, but he wasn't an immoral sociopath like Bill. What appalls me most is that the Great Unwashed allowed that SOB a second term to further embarrass and humiliate us publicly! Why do we continue to let imbeciles vote? Lets just cut out the middleman and place them in COngress where they belong without the expense of an election. "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
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I notice that of 14 good points, only one was refuted. Never in the history of the US have we had a president that could equal the level of depravity and immorality that the Clintons demonstrated. They called Reagan "The Teflon President" but he was a raw beginner compared to Slick Willy. Reagan was dumb, but he wasn't an immoral sociopath like Bill. What appalls me most is that the Great Unwashed allowed that SOB a second term to further embarrass and humiliate us publicly! Why do we continue to let imbeciles vote? Lets just cut out the middleman and place them in COngress where they belong without the expense of an election. "How many times do I have to flush before you go away?" - Megan Forbes, on Management (12/5/2002)
Roger Wright wrote: What appalls me most is that the Great Unwashed allowed that SOB a second term to further embarrass and humiliate us publicly! This is proof that the whole idea of Democracy or representive government sucks. I find it stupendous how people think democracy is great and yet there are repeated examples of how crappy it is. Roger Wright wrote: Lets just cut out the middleman and place them in COngress where they belong without the expense of an election. It would be a hell of a lot easier to have your congress seats just auctioned off to the highest bidder, I'm sure someone like e-bay could facilitate this. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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Dear Mr. Ex President Clinton: I recently saw a bumper sticker that said, "Thank me, I voted for Clinton-Gore." So, I sat down and reflected on that, and I am sending my "Thank you" for what you have done, specifically: 1. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, Dolly Kyle Browning, Kathleen Willey, and Juanita Broderick. Did I leave anyone out? 2. Thank you for teaching my 8 year old about oral sex. I had really planned to wait until they were older to discuss it with them, but now they know more about it than I did as a senior in college. 3. Thank you for showing us that sexual harassment in the work place (especially the White House) and on the job is OK, and all you have to know is what the meaning of "is" is. It really is great to know that certain sexual acts are not sex, and one person may have sex while the other one involved does NOT have sex. 4. Thank you for reintroducing the concept of impeachment to a new generation and demonstrating that the ridiculous plot of the movie "Wag the Dog" could be plausible after all. 5. Thanks for making Jimmy Carter look competent, Gerald Ford look graceful, Richard Nixon look honest, Lyndon Johnson look truthful, and John Kennedy look moral. 6. Thank you for the 73 House and Senate witnesses who have pled the 5th Amendment and 17 witnesses who have fled the country to avoid testifying about Democratic campaign fund raising. 7. Thank you, for the 19 charges, 8 convictions, and 4 imprisonments from the Whitewater "mess" and the 55 criminal charges and 32 criminal convictions (so far) in the other "Clinton" scandals. 8. Thanks also for reducing our military by half, "gutting" much of our foreign policy, and flying all over the world on "vacations" carefully disguised as necessary trips. 9. Thank you, also, for "finding" millions of dollars --- I really didn't need it in the first place, and I can't think of a more well deserving group of recipients for my hard-earned dollars than jet fuel for all of your globe-trotting. I understand you, the family and your cronies have logged in more time aboard Air Force One than any other administration. 10. Now that you've left the White House, thanks for the 140 pardons of convicted felons and indicted felons-in-exile. We will love to have them rejoin society. 11. Thanks also for removing the White House silverware. I'm sure that Laura Bush didn't like the pattern anyway. Also, enjoy the housewarming gifts you've received from your "friends". 12. Thanks to
Could you please quote where you got this from ? If not it is either original or plagarism. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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Roger Wright wrote: What appalls me most is that the Great Unwashed allowed that SOB a second term to further embarrass and humiliate us publicly! This is proof that the whole idea of Democracy or representive government sucks. I find it stupendous how people think democracy is great and yet there are repeated examples of how crappy it is. Roger Wright wrote: Lets just cut out the middleman and place them in COngress where they belong without the expense of an election. It would be a hell of a lot easier to have your congress seats just auctioned off to the highest bidder, I'm sure someone like e-bay could facilitate this. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Democracy would be great if politicians didn't exist. Most politicians are lying, cheating, corrupt bastards IMO. Beaurocracy sucks. Brad Jennings My latest nickname: Kidney Stone (Nickname courtesy of my roommates)
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Roger Wright wrote: What appalls me most is that the Great Unwashed allowed that SOB a second term to further embarrass and humiliate us publicly! This is proof that the whole idea of Democracy or representive government sucks. I find it stupendous how people think democracy is great and yet there are repeated examples of how crappy it is. Roger Wright wrote: Lets just cut out the middleman and place them in COngress where they belong without the expense of an election. It would be a hell of a lot easier to have your congress seats just auctioned off to the highest bidder, I'm sure someone like e-bay could facilitate this. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Colin Davies wrote: This is proof that the whole idea of Democracy or representive government sucks. Even with this I can not agree. The idea is good. Now what is impossible is how to fairly filter out those that should note vote. Also I see no alternatives that are even remotely acceptable. Any real suggestions? I have none. "I will find a new sig someday."
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Colin Davies wrote: This is proof that the whole idea of Democracy or representive government sucks. Even with this I can not agree. The idea is good. Now what is impossible is how to fairly filter out those that should note vote. Also I see no alternatives that are even remotely acceptable. Any real suggestions? I have none. "I will find a new sig someday."
Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Any real suggestions? I have none. I have. I don't wanna appear rude, but you'll probably not find them acceptable. Lower house elected by the unwashed masses. Upper house by those who have been honorably discharged from a military service, and a few exceptions. The military should also ensure that its personal are taught about the Government that they serve and their responsibilities when they leave the services. Filtering out idiots and philanderers from becoming a President or PM is a hell of a lot trickier. The electoral college system of the US is better than the popular vote however it really benefits only the two main political parties who consistently have party hacks running for the top job. Sure in theory other parties can put a possible candidate, but a system where a President could be elected from outside of the party faithful would be better in IMHO: Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
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THANK YOU, Mister Ackerman, for copypasting republican spam into the soapbox [edit]without disclaimer whatsoever[/edit]. 'bout time we had a little something other than the usual left-wing, anti-american, Bush bashing drivel. And I see no disclaimers or source references in your post either: why should I believe you over Mr. Ackerman? peterchen wrote: So much ado about white stains on blue dresses. Such a casual dismissal of reprehensible behavior on the part of the "leader of the free world"...! Next you'll be complaining that Bush "stole" the White House from Al... [discaimer: opinion follows] IMHO Clinton was arguably the best politician ever elected to the Presidency, and one of the worst Presidents ever to serve. [/disclaimer]
I admit! I just google'd for "Atta Clinton" ;) Why is "left-wing" always "anti-american", and vice versa? The "free world" is in a sad state, when "left wing" and even "liberal" tend to be used defamatory. Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? OldRob wrote: Such a casual dismissal Well, most of the points dealt with sexual activity of the leader of a part of the free world. I keep it with the ultra-left-wing treehugging* hippie John Lennon here: "Violence is obscene. The human body is not" OldRob wrote: IMHO Clinton was arguably... very poignant (sp? tr? meaning?) Nicely illustrates the irky feeling that presidency in the US has nothing to do with politics. *) This is not intended as reference to Yoko :cool:
If I could find a souvenir / just to prove the world was here [sighist]
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Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Any real suggestions? I have none. I have. I don't wanna appear rude, but you'll probably not find them acceptable. Lower house elected by the unwashed masses. Upper house by those who have been honorably discharged from a military service, and a few exceptions. The military should also ensure that its personal are taught about the Government that they serve and their responsibilities when they leave the services. Filtering out idiots and philanderers from becoming a President or PM is a hell of a lot trickier. The electoral college system of the US is better than the popular vote however it really benefits only the two main political parties who consistently have party hacks running for the top job. Sure in theory other parties can put a possible candidate, but a system where a President could be elected from outside of the party faithful would be better in IMHO: Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Colin Davies wrote: I don't wanna appear rude, but you'll probably not find them acceptable. I do not see why you consider this rude. Actually I do find it acceptable. But keep in mind how many are fearful of our military and this just makes that group much more powerful. Colin Davies wrote: The electoral college system of the US is better than the popular vote however it really benefits only the two main political parties who consistently have party hacks running for the top job. Agreed. How about going back to the original plan and the VP was the top vote on the other side. I personally would like to remove "Stright Party" as a voting option. I also would like a requirement that a short explaination of why you voted for each candiate be required. The form could be filled out by you in advance and given for each position you will be allowed to vote for. Form letters would invalidate your vote. "I will find a new sig someday."
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I admit! I just google'd for "Atta Clinton" ;) Why is "left-wing" always "anti-american", and vice versa? The "free world" is in a sad state, when "left wing" and even "liberal" tend to be used defamatory. Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? OldRob wrote: Such a casual dismissal Well, most of the points dealt with sexual activity of the leader of a part of the free world. I keep it with the ultra-left-wing treehugging* hippie John Lennon here: "Violence is obscene. The human body is not" OldRob wrote: IMHO Clinton was arguably... very poignant (sp? tr? meaning?) Nicely illustrates the irky feeling that presidency in the US has nothing to do with politics. *) This is not intended as reference to Yoko :cool:
If I could find a souvenir / just to prove the world was here [sighist]
peterchen wrote: Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? I think that is what they like to call themselves, it gives them more power to intefere with our lives. Apparently.
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
"Desktop Bob told me to start fires" - thematt
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Could you please quote where you got this from ? If not it is either original or plagarism. Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
I received the contents in an e-mail from my previous employer, who received it from someone else... Urban Legend no doubt. It struck a chord within me when I first read it, which is why I posted it here. I wasn't too concerned about the Atta accusation - I don't really believe that link is valid. In retrospect, I probably should've removed that paragraph. Unfortunately, its written in the first person. I probably should've included a disclaimer at the beginning. Awhile back I posted a Dear Abby letter also written in the first person, and received a lot of comments and suggestions that indicated that the readers believed that I was talking from personal experience. Go figure... I also chose the Soapbox instead of the lounge. It did promote some discussion however which I feel is always good. Steven J. Ackerman, Consultant ACS, Sarasota, FL http://www.acscontrol.com steve@acscontrol.com sja@gte.net
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peterchen wrote: Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? I think that is what they like to call themselves, it gives them more power to intefere with our lives. Apparently.
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
"Desktop Bob told me to start fires" - thematt
Ain't that the truth. The rulers only have the power that the people let them have, but since 9/11 (I still can't read that without seeing 9 Nov) the american people have just handed themselves over to the leadership like sheep. Bush (not the US) is going to war with Iraq whether they meet the conditions of the UN or not, he is so desperate to have his pound of Saddam its ridiculous. I am not defending Saddam, but its amusing that all the axis-of-evil countries are those that have no truck with what the US want. And as for the US being the only worlds superpower. I am sorry but what about China? If it came to picking a war between the US and China I'd choose to fight the US. Why? well as soon as American soldiers started getting killed the US leadership will be undermined my grass-roots pressure to have their boys home. If it wasn't for 9/11 the US would be happily withdrawing from the rest of the world like the republicans appeared to want to when they entered office. oh and you might just enjoy this - there about 6 flash thingies controlled by the buttons at the bottom http://www.foulds2000.freeserve.co.uk/bushv6.htm[^]
Technically speaking the dictionary would define Visual Basic users as programmers.
But here again, a very generalized, liberal definition is being employed and it's wrong
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Ain't that the truth. The rulers only have the power that the people let them have, but since 9/11 (I still can't read that without seeing 9 Nov) the american people have just handed themselves over to the leadership like sheep. Bush (not the US) is going to war with Iraq whether they meet the conditions of the UN or not, he is so desperate to have his pound of Saddam its ridiculous. I am not defending Saddam, but its amusing that all the axis-of-evil countries are those that have no truck with what the US want. And as for the US being the only worlds superpower. I am sorry but what about China? If it came to picking a war between the US and China I'd choose to fight the US. Why? well as soon as American soldiers started getting killed the US leadership will be undermined my grass-roots pressure to have their boys home. If it wasn't for 9/11 the US would be happily withdrawing from the rest of the world like the republicans appeared to want to when they entered office. oh and you might just enjoy this - there about 6 flash thingies controlled by the buttons at the bottom http://www.foulds2000.freeserve.co.uk/bushv6.htm[^]
Technically speaking the dictionary would define Visual Basic users as programmers.
But here again, a very generalized, liberal definition is being employed and it's wrong
- just plain wrong - Tom Archer 5/12/02I agree. That bushifier thing is great! :)
David Wulff http://www.davidwulff.co.uk
"Desktop Bob told me to start fires" - thematt
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I admit! I just google'd for "Atta Clinton" ;) Why is "left-wing" always "anti-american", and vice versa? The "free world" is in a sad state, when "left wing" and even "liberal" tend to be used defamatory. Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? OldRob wrote: Such a casual dismissal Well, most of the points dealt with sexual activity of the leader of a part of the free world. I keep it with the ultra-left-wing treehugging* hippie John Lennon here: "Violence is obscene. The human body is not" OldRob wrote: IMHO Clinton was arguably... very poignant (sp? tr? meaning?) Nicely illustrates the irky feeling that presidency in the US has nothing to do with politics. *) This is not intended as reference to Yoko :cool:
If I could find a souvenir / just to prove the world was here [sighist]
peterchen wrote: OldRob wrote: IMHO Clinton was arguably... very poignant (sp? tr? meaning?) Nicely illustrates the irky feeling that presidency in the US has nothing to do with politics. [Dictionary definition] Politician: One who is interesed in personal or partisan gain and other selfish motives [/Dictionary definition] "mothers may still want their favorite sons to grow up to be President, but.. they do not want them to become politicians in the process" - John F. Kennedy IMHO the presidency NEEDS to have a good deal less to do with politics than it generally (and I certainly don't exclude GWB here) does... peterchen wrote: Why leader of the free world? Is the USA the only free country of the world? I did put it in quotes.. the phrase is frequntly used in the (US) media, but I do agree that it arrogantly usurps a status likely not granted by all the other democratic nations in the world. :)
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Colin Davies wrote: I don't wanna appear rude, but you'll probably not find them acceptable. I do not see why you consider this rude. Actually I do find it acceptable. But keep in mind how many are fearful of our military and this just makes that group much more powerful. Colin Davies wrote: The electoral college system of the US is better than the popular vote however it really benefits only the two main political parties who consistently have party hacks running for the top job. Agreed. How about going back to the original plan and the VP was the top vote on the other side. I personally would like to remove "Stright Party" as a voting option. I also would like a requirement that a short explaination of why you voted for each candiate be required. The form could be filled out by you in advance and given for each position you will be allowed to vote for. Form letters would invalidate your vote. "I will find a new sig someday."
Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Actually I do find it acceptable. But keep in mind how many are fearful of our military and this just makes that group much more powerful. Add "Or other national public service with a minimum of three years served in another country (same requirement for training in government)" ( the peace corps comes to mind...) and it becomes more palatable as an "upper house voter elegibility criterion" IMHO. Michael A. Barnhart wrote: How about going back to the original plan and the VP was the top vote on the other side Don't think it would accomlish much, other than giving the opposition party the "tie breaker" vote in the upper house. VP would likely be isolated in the successful administration, and I would fear that it would encourage radical elements on either side to see assasination as a viable way to "correct" an election result. Instead: 1. Change the term of office for President and VP to 6 yrs, no consecutive second term allowed, maximum of two lifetime terms. VP does not serve as president of the Senate, instead runner-up for President does, and VP serves as Secy of State. (would Bush have chosen Powell over Cheny in this case?) 2. Disallow ALL group (corporate, union or public/private interest org) contributions to political parties or candidates. Only individual contributions with a maximum contribution of say $20k per individual including the candidates themselves . Michael A. Barnhart wrote: personally would like to remove "Stright Party" as a voting option. I agree!!! Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I also would like a requirement that a short explaination of why you voted for each candiate be required. The form could be filled out by you in advance and given for each position you will be allowed to vote for. Form letters would invalidate your vote. I agree with the thought, but likely impractical, they can barely count the votes correctly as it is... Add: Limit of two consecutive terms, three lifetime terms for both houses, no consecutive terms that "bridge" from a maximum in one house to serve in the other.
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Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Actually I do find it acceptable. But keep in mind how many are fearful of our military and this just makes that group much more powerful. Add "Or other national public service with a minimum of three years served in another country (same requirement for training in government)" ( the peace corps comes to mind...) and it becomes more palatable as an "upper house voter elegibility criterion" IMHO. Michael A. Barnhart wrote: How about going back to the original plan and the VP was the top vote on the other side Don't think it would accomlish much, other than giving the opposition party the "tie breaker" vote in the upper house. VP would likely be isolated in the successful administration, and I would fear that it would encourage radical elements on either side to see assasination as a viable way to "correct" an election result. Instead: 1. Change the term of office for President and VP to 6 yrs, no consecutive second term allowed, maximum of two lifetime terms. VP does not serve as president of the Senate, instead runner-up for President does, and VP serves as Secy of State. (would Bush have chosen Powell over Cheny in this case?) 2. Disallow ALL group (corporate, union or public/private interest org) contributions to political parties or candidates. Only individual contributions with a maximum contribution of say $20k per individual including the candidates themselves . Michael A. Barnhart wrote: personally would like to remove "Stright Party" as a voting option. I agree!!! Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I also would like a requirement that a short explaination of why you voted for each candiate be required. The form could be filled out by you in advance and given for each position you will be allowed to vote for. Form letters would invalidate your vote. I agree with the thought, but likely impractical, they can barely count the votes correctly as it is... Add: Limit of two consecutive terms, three lifetime terms for both houses, no consecutive terms that "bridge" from a maximum in one house to serve in the other.
OldRob wrote: Add "Or other national public service with a minimum of three years served in another country (same requirement for training in government)" ( the peace corps comes to mind...) and it becomes more palatable as an "upper house voter elegibility criterion" IMHO. That is a very good modification. It may even increase the interest in doing work for everyones good. OldRob wrote: I agree with the thought, but likely impractical, they can barely count the votes correctly as it is... I agree with impractical. They would not really be read, but some indication that the voter actually thought about what they, the voter was voting for. "I will find a new sig someday."