Fairweather

True. Glaciers bring mountains to life, IMO. And it is sad. But I would just as soon blame soot/dust, solar output, or planetary cycle for their retreat. Regardless, they'll be back. Probably won't even disappear completely.

So why this state's hard-on for mass transit? You can lead a horse to water.... Re RuMR's predictable Bush-rant: You can make the war $$$$ case versus anything that costs money. At least Rudy wasn't complaining about 'social' spending this time. The fact remains though, federal highway spending has grown - and I would guess that bridge was rated sub-standard long before Bush ... and the war.

My understanding is that, in this state, 70% of transportation $$ are going to HOV/Mass Transit-related projects. Clearly, we need more general purpose capacity as SOV's/Taxpayers have indicated. Maybe we'll be more willing to "pony up" for bridges and highways when (Mostly Democrat in this state)politicians start listening to what we want and stop playing mother knows best - and signing off on expensive projects for their union backers. Also, a little more $$ accountability $$ would be nice. BTW; The Tacoma Narrows project was magnificently funded, planned, and built. Also proves that more lanes = less congestion. Too bad all projects aren't as well thought out.

N a t u r a l C y c l e. ...but if you saw it on Reuters it must be true.!

So as long as we taxpayers "pony up" you don't care if the money makes it to actual design/construction? You must be one of the bureaucrats/union thugs/politicians that are sponging up the $$$. You sure as hell don't sound like an engineer. Tool.

Why bother asking? If the answers you receive don't fit your world-view you'll likely just go on spouting the same old regurgitated crap anyway.

Kind of looks like the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge. How old/what's the status of that structure? Also, what's the hold up on the Viaduct? We're being taxed after all - is that goofy mayor the only obstacle to replacement/repair?

Yes. Of course.

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Can we trade Marylou for Uncle Tricky?

Actually, Pope will severely kick most anyone's ass up a very long hill on a mountain bike too - including mine. Yet another measure. He also has his own personal refrigerator full of beer out in the garage. Do you? BTW; who's the idiot that placed these bolts?

If we're gonna bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, let's just do it. Soon. But countering idiots by selling $20b worth of arms to other idiots is just plain dumb. Then, we'll sell more arms to the Israeli's (who are not idiots) because we sold arms to the Saudi idiots in the first place? When the muslim-kook masses storm the Saudi royal palace do we really want them to have all these really neat weapons at the end of the day? If it weren't for the socialist Democrats licking their political chops daily, I'd be fed up with Bush right about now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6920458.stm

Soon backcountry rangers will be demanding to see your LNT certification card w/picture ID. That is, IF the general public is still allowed in the backcountry! I'm not sure how they get away with what you described. Where's the probable cause, secure in their persons, etc? I once allowed the YIN "guard" stationed at Bird Creek Meadows to search my vehicle - after all, I was a "guest" on tribal lands. Never again. BTW, he completely missed the handgun in my pack.

"Conduct" myself? What a condescending thing to say. I think I already stated my belief that anonymity enhances these little debates we have. Strange you only call out the 'conduct' of those with whom you disagree politically or philosophically.

Geeez, Matt, get a grip. No I never asked a moderator to delete "it" - because there is no "it". You repeatedly fail to make your points via search engine because your memories are ghosts created by your own smug sense of self-assuredness and desparate need to be correct. Many people here know me by name - it's no big deal. But please refrain from making shit up just to satisfy your ego.

I wasn't using my full name but for a couple weeks when the incident occurred, so it seemed logical at that point to assume it would become a problem. Even you should be able to figure out that since becoming "Fairweather" the problem hasn't reoccurred. As for "disclosing my identity about once a year" you are trying to argue your point using a 'non-truth' - a common tactic of yours. I have not revealed my identity in an open forum since taking on Fairweather - ever. I have posted TR's with pics, so it is possible anyone who really cared could identify me in public - and if they had a problem with me they could address it at that point - great. But that's a far cry from one's full name that can be used to access detailed personal information about someone's life. As for the debate: It seems, Matt, that you have big issues with Pope and Raindawg's standards. Right or wrong, it is clear they regularly touch a nerve that you find unbearably painful. That you have used your moderator status to squelch debate on the subject in the past speaks volumes about not only your personal beliefs regarding the bolting topic, but about your own intolerance for (what you view as) dissident orthodoxy.

Matt brings up this subject regularly and predictably when he feels he has been slighted - even though he posts links to his full name in his bio and promotes his vision of wilderness ethics (many with which I agree, some with which I do not) on this very site. When I first began posting here, it was under my full name - first and last. Then I made the mistake of expressing unpopular political beliefs... and began getting nasty emails. Not PM's - but emails at my personal address. I immediately became "Fairweather" and pulled all personal links, not necessarily because I feared for my physical safety, but because if someone wanted to, they could intimidate or embarrass family members, coworkers, and generally disrupt the flow of my daily life. Who needs that shit just because they wanted to engage in discussion? IMO, the debate is actually better and more open when faces and names are shared only with a chosen few. Disclaimer: I am in no way participating in the great bolt debate here. As a bona fide slogger, I am not qualified to do so.

You're kidding, right? JosephH may be the voice of Beacon Rock, but he is hardly respectful of anyone he disagrees with, frequently resorting to name calling, race-baiting, and hardened intolerance. Try again.

Very, very funny. So you're saying that you really don't want your real name associated with your own posts? You do realize you are just validating the argument anyone might make for putting your real name out there, don't you? I'm actually a proponent of allowing people to continue to use "screen names" which permit relative anonymity (though the personalities do come out anyway, don't they?). But what you are saying is that you would rather not have your name associated with what you post (which should stand apart from what anyone else has to say). You're saying that you can't stand behind your own arguments, because you're embarrassed to do so. Maybe thats not what you intend to say, but read what you wrote and think about it. If you don't actually want your name associated with this debate, then don't post. Respect yourself and don't waste your time if it is so beneath you. I don't think this is a valid point. I'm sure Pope would be proud to see his name associated with his beliefs. So would I, mine. But, as in any large gathering, there exists an element that thinks it is appropriate to take the debate outside the forum and onto their perceived antagonist's telephone, doorstep, place of work, etc. All the while "moderators" like Matt pick-and-choose which posters are 'inflammatory' based on nothing more than his own world view. It's a very real concern, and to twist it into an accusation of academic cowardice is just plain wrong.

So the Canadian taxpayer financed your "break"? Sounds like a prescription for national laziness. Good luck to ya.

Sorry, but I am temporarily computer-deaf. Bill Gates' newest version, which I installed last night, killed the on-board sound on my motherboard and now I can't find the FUCKING ASUS DISC to reload the driver. Additionally, I have noticed that my computer now runs ABOUT TEN FUCKING TIMES SLOWER than it used to. All problems that I'm sure I'll patiently work through in good time.....

Good story on the current state of the violent side of the radical environmental movement. http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070718/NEWS/70718001 "I was ignorant of history and economy and acted from a faulty and narrow vision as an ordinary bigot," Meyerhoff said, in May. "A million times over I apologize ... to all of you hardworking business owners, employees, researchers, firemen, investigators, attorneys and all citizens whose property was destroyed, whose holidays were ruined, whose welfare was thwarted, and whose sleep was troubled." Well said.

Porter! I am defending your right to drive your car without the aid of a child safety seat! Where's the love?

Fucking Democrats