Fairweather

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That's only for the advanced graduates...and then only with an experienced leader who knows how to properly use ski poles and a Timex Ironman chronograph fastened securely to the wrist face-down. A loud demonstration of proper breathing through pursed lips is essential. Clearly, these awards should not be for sale on the open market, but, rather, earned and presented only after a committee of elders has carefully examined one's application and been shown clear evidence (sworn statements, GPS telemetry, date-stamped photos, etc) that the ascent actually took place. Also, I am extremely disappointed that the patches use lat/long and not UTM. We are climbers - not sailors.

Forget the T-Shirt! Check out these merit badges... http://www.rei.com/product/752598

Are the Seattle bike-messenger elites exempt? Hell, a lot of 'em ride non-freewheel/mono-cog bikes without brakes - and in a most unsafe manner.

You could fix a washed out road in a National Park for that kind of money!

The boat that the navy never ordered - or wanted: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003948586_favorfactory14m.html

Many churches support Democratic candidates - including Catholics. I have no problem whatsoever, It's still a matter of choice. Manifest destiny? I've never heard of mainstream Christian churches preaching this. Please elaborate. Abortion?? I think Democrats and liberals in general use the issue at least as effectively as Republicans or Christians. Is this any different than tactics employed by ACORN, MoveOn, Emily's List, CNN, etc? Ultimately, the vote remains a choice. Are you suggesting that politicking in these arenas be banned? Vague, at best. Although his one time (?) use of the word "crusade" was certainly clumsy. Also, I didn't say atheists were a threat. Just preachy, vitriolic (you seemed to agree) and generally annoying.

Now hold on there, Fairweather. I just took a shot at my buddy Tvash on the question of tone, and pissed him off and all, but you're not seriously arguing that the Christian right has a less harmful impact on American politics than the Athiests, are you? One citizen - one vote. They have no more or less power to organize politically than do atheists, liberals, commies, wankers...whoever.

I'll kick steps with Christians or atheists. I'll even listen respectfully to what they have to preach. But sooner or later the subject of route planning is gonna have to come up.

Well said. Somewhat of an agnostic myself, I find I'm solidly allied with Christians - if for no other reason than they're a lot more laid back these days than the uptight, venom spitting atheists who want a new social order wherein Big Brother supplants God. Many exceptions, of course. So what if a born-again expresses fear for my eternal soul. I appreciate the concern.

Sounds like you're describing certain regulars on this website. Or ...

You clearly said except...an agenda. Words.

I don't know about a website, but he certainly has an agenda - as do we all. not when it comes to helping others he doesn't. Seems likely to me that vertical hiker would do the same.

I don't know about a website, but he certainly has an agenda - as do we all.

I dunno. Still sounds kind of angry to me.

You're one angry fella, Joseph. Why do you willingly grant jihadis separation from Islam... but then paint all Christians with the same brush? As for our nation's disgraceful extermination/reservation/assimilation policies re native Americans, you should note that these policies were vastly more about economics and greed than religion. I would award land speculators - now known as developers - and their willing government puppets with the bloody hands award in this regard. Not Christians.

They clearly are. It's bad enough when someone lays claim to a life they clearly do not possess for no other purpose than self perceived stature on a bulletin board, but then creating an alter ego to vent their yet darker persona borders on the ridiculous.

Another dead give away, Tvash. You're probably the only one on the site who uses this dismissive. Please make a note of it - or just go back to being a single-username poster.

Good music too. Anyone know what that is?

That's too. But you already knew that. Mangling simple spelling won't confuse anyone about your identity, Tvashtar. BTW, my daughter would kick your ass almost as easily as I could - and I don't think she cares for chubbies like you anyhow. My wife would likely just laugh at you.

How was Thanksgiving with Marylou? Did your ex wife cook for all three of you? At the condo, or the house? I hear the stuffing was sub par.

American Free Press.

Gonna be hard for you to do with your own dick stuffed in your pie hole. Why are you playing this dual-avatar game Tvash? Just come on out and tell us you really are. And no tall tales this time!

Are you trying to tell me that the Lady Schick wasn't invented until 1980?

Huh. Fairweather is a dumb, mistaken, cocksucker with a ton of conviction. Really, who would ever have guessed it? Careful there, pirate. Someone might kick your fat ass.