Fairweather

I think that the heavy concentrations of eastern European lead paint you ingested as a child have left you stupid. I don't remember ever joining a debate on the subject of bailouts for the jackals or the morons. I guess since we disagree on so much, you think it's safe to assume the same is so here? You are one wound-up immigrant.

Why would anyone go to war with an office pool?

You can check with Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to see how far, but it is a virtual certainty that the road is buried under deep snow and will be until mid to late June--at least. Driving across Scatter Creek may be impossible in a passenger car well past that time too. All just speculation.

Peeps still buy those things? Do you have any idea just how serious going to the mountains without the proper permits is? Reminds me of that scene in Into the Wild where he is told he'll have to wait twelve years for a permit to float the Colorado--or pay a concessionaire $2,000. But seriously; I think the climbing permit system at MRNP is valid and used for the benefit of climbers via waste removal, standby help, recource info, etc. While I refuse to pay for an extortionist permit at St Helens or Adams--and have real problems with the USFS trail-park jobs program--I think the MRNP permit is a good deal.

Well apparently what some people of certain religious beliefs do believe is that their doctrines and dogma are above common law. Suicide bombing in the name of muhammad Vs. bombing a women's health clinic that may perform abortions in the name of god. At least the suicide bombers take themselves out of the gene pool..... Let's look at the current 10 year tally of murder committed in the name of religion: Muslim Suicide Bombers: 298,932 (this number for illustrative purposes only) Fundi-Christian Anti-Abortionists: 2 Tvashtarketena publicly expresses irreverence toward Moses and is (rightfully) flamed on a web board. Had he publicly suggested Mohamed or Allah fellate his pathetic filament (source: Mrs. Tvashtarketena) he would, no doubt, be the object of a fatwah (No pun intended). No difference between Jew/Christian and Muslim? Nice try.

Aren't the good schools all on semesters?

Here's the original post: To which I replied: and: Pretty tame stuff, really--and all related to his carbon-only premise/chestbeat. I still can't help but think the real reasons you bumped this concept down to spray are: 1.) You're upset that someone is again questioning the tenets of your religion; anthropogenic global warming. 2.) Posturing. Just my opinion, Matt. If you were scolding the dogs that roam your side of the fence more often, your point may have carried more validity.

What is humble and non-superior about making a negative judgment about someone else's motives for climbing? No one was really bashing on the guy. It just seems ironic and strange that he touts his climb as "carbon neutral", then posts an itinerary that lists; "day one - fly in". I don't really care why the guy is climbing McKinley - and I hope he has a good time. But an otherwise great climb fueled by guilt seems kind of like fucking the neighbor's wife. Better to just not do it. And please spare everyone the indignation, Matt. Your post is nothing more than a weak try at somehow showing everyone you are 'above the fray'. As evidenced by past posts--you're not.

The Chinese would almost certainly sink a US carrier were we to come to Taiwan's aid in our usual manner. And that would mean all out war. I don't think it would be worth the risk. I guess that scenario all depends on who's sitting in The White House when it finally happens.

Answer my Byrd question and back up your Heston allegation--or shut your hole.

Look - it's a trained rightwing parrot. He's got 4 replies! Oh, the irony. Keep spewing your bullshit cliches. Meanwhile I'll watch as you use the "white" word constantly, and TTK makes racist impressions of Clarence Thomas speaking to Chuck Schumer - among a myriad of other examples. And let's not forget this choice little tidbit--straight off Tvashy's slimy, self righteous keyboard... Seems to me a certain someone needs to come to terms with his inner demons. ...and there are those who might mail order a sense of humor. Guess I missed the humor in your blatant racist commentary. Is it really acceptable to make statements like yours while passing them off as funny? My guess is that 'fat Cuban contractor' would feed you your own ass were you to make such a statement in his presence. I wouldn't have brought it up again were it not for the predictable hypocrisy you regularly put on display here. Dumbass.

Z - Here's a thought: Go ahead and throw the money away on "Carbon Offsets"...and cancel your trip. Or, even better, climb the mountain Erden style--by bike and foot. Seriously, though; don't let the global warming cultists infect your being or plague your psyche with irrational guilt. They're a mentally ill lot. Fly in. Fire up your MSR. Have a good time. But please DO bag your shit, don't piss on the next guy's snow melt, and pick up after yourself. Enjoy!

Great Heston piece. Thanks. Too bad some of the folks here have to shit on the guy's memory to feed their own internal angst. Not mentioning any names...

History has proven him wrong.

Itinerary from the website: "Day one - Fly in" You'll be off to a great start! Remember to practice what you preach while worshiping at The Church of Global Warming. Simony and indulgences don't cut it. Good luck with your climb though.

Weak. Heston was never a member. Because he met with an ex member one time does not a racist him make. How do you feel about Democrat Senator Robert Byrd's (Referred to by those on the left as "The conscience of the senate") past membership in the KKK? Where's your indignation, man?

Look - it's a trained rightwing parrot. He's got 4 replies! Oh, the irony. Keep spewing your bullshit cliches. Meanwhile I'll watch as you use the "white" word constantly, and TTK makes racist impressions of Clarence Thomas speaking to Chuck Schumer - among a myriad of other examples. And let's not forget this choice little tidbit--straight off Tvashy's slimy, self righteous keyboard... Seems to me a certain someone needs to come to terms with his inner demons.

so it's ok to get racist as you age? how about sexist? Opposing affirmative action is not racist. Quite the opposite. And his support of the second amendment is consistent with his support of the first.

I just think it's funny that the usual suspects who beat their chests about peace-and-love-and-all-that are almost always the first ones to jump up on the casket and dance--or piss on the grave. I suppose that's why no one believes the shit they're trying to sell. Irreverent morons.

Such nice sentiments coming from someone who doesn't know shit about the man. Good journey, Chuck. You'll be missed.

THAT'S RIGHT! AND HE WOKE UP IN A BATHTUB FULL OF ICE, A GAPING WOUND IN HIS LEFT SIDE.

"May I see your LNT certification and Sierra Club membership card please? In order to access the people's wilderness, you must be pure in thought and demonstrate worthiness. You'll have to remove your lug-soled boots, comrade. Only moccasins or flip-flops are now allowed."

Unfortunately, Islam produces an especially virulent legion of followers. I doubt there is any way to ever deprogram them. You're right though; there's more to Islam than just radical jihadists: there are also the followers who tacitly approve of the violence, and the followers who are too scared to speak up. That's Islam today.

Un-fucking believable. Fuck the UN. Fuck Mohammad.

Any thoughts on this, Winter?