Fairweather

Ok, OW, I work about 55 to 60 hrs per week in the private sector as an account manager. I am paid salary plus bonus ( , these days) and have a company car I keep for both business and private use. I won't mention the company name, but it is one of the larger corporations in the world. BTW, you don't see me posting here between 5am and 4pm. I don't bear any animosity toward those who work government jobs be they Fed, State, County, but I do believe that about 25 to 40% of local government jobs are make-work. (Maybe I'm wrong on this...change my mind!) True, govt jobs pay slightly less, but this is adjusted up by generous insurance, retirement, PTO benefits...not to mention better job security than that found in the private sector. Again...if I'm wrong, help me change my mind!

Did you actually read the story you linked?? It seems to make my case that Moore is nothing but a wind-bag propagandist. Ill paste it below so you can more readily read what you post: Blind, Or A Coward? June 30, 2004 One of the first things I did when I got back from vacation was to go see Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11. It’s a brilliant piece of propaganda, entertaining and funny, and it skewers the president deliciously. But am I the only one to notice that in one critically important way, it entirely misses the boat and gets nearly everything wrong? Maybe this has been said before—I’ve hardly read all of the criticism of Moore—but if so, I haven’t seen it. Moore totally avoids the question of Israel. Not only that, but the opening polemic of the movie ties President Bush and company mightily to Saudi Arabia. In one sequence, what seems like several dozen images flash by showing Bush and his advisers shaking hands and chumming it up with leading members of the Saudi royal family. Moore says outright that while Bush is paid $400,000 by U.S. taxpayers in salary, Saudi Arabia has supported Bush and his family with more than $1 billion in business-related subsidies. (That amount, it seems to me, is ridiculously inflated and must be nonsense.) The stated implication is that Bush is more loyal to the Saudis than he is to America. Huh? Here are some questions for Moore: If Bush is so “in the pocket” of Saudi Arabia, why is he Ariel Sharon’s strongest backer? Why, when he had Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah down at the Texas ranch a few years ago, did he flip off the Saudi’s peace plan? And most important, why did he invade Iraq—since Saudi Arabia was strongly opposed to the U.S. invasion of Iraq? Why did he launch his Iraqi adventure over Saudi objections, with many of his advisers chortling that Saudi Arabia would be “next”? Why did he stock his administration with militant neocon crusaders who see Saudi Arabia as the main enemy? Why, Michael? I have to conclude the Michael Moore is either blind, or a coward. Blind, if he can’t see Bush’s craven ties to Israel, driven by the neocons and the Christian Zionists and Bible-thumping fundamentalists like Jerry Falwell, who consider Israel Jesus’ next stop and see Saudi Arabia as Satanic. Or cowardly, because he knows it and decided not to mention it. Is that because attacking Israel is too hard? Moore’s photo-montage of Saudi princes borders on the racist, showing Bush & Co. clinging to grinning, Semitic-looking Arabs in flowing white robes one after another. Would we stand for a similar, racist-leaning montage of Bush palling around with grinning, Semitic-looking Jews in skullcaps? 'Course not. More important, Moore completely misses the political boat. Perhaps that’s because he relies so heavily on Craig Unger and his book, House of Bush, House of Saud , which makes the same “error.” And more for Moore. Yes, Bush 41 and his advisers—the Carlyle Group-linked James Baker, et al.—were (and are) connected to Saudi Arabia. Did Moore notice that Baker, along with Brent Scowcroft, and other former advisers to Bush 41 (including Colin Powell) were against the Iraq adventure? And that there were reports that Bush 41 himself thought it was a stupid idea? I can’t believe that Moore can be so stupid. So I can only conclude that he produced this movie the way he did on purpose. Then I read that he didn’t bother inviting Ralph Nader to the Washington, D.C., premiere of the film, and (according to The Washington Post ), Nader called Moore “fat.” Well. Moore is fatheaded.

Who the hell is Anthony Wade?? Why won't Moore do interviews???

Christopher Hitchens is a well-known and respected writer. (And a liberal, no less!) Who is Chris Parray??? Is that the best you can come up with Stonehead?? Pretty obscure.

You seem like an angry worker/peasant tonight, Cj. "Asshat". The word seems a little over used here these days. Please work on originality.

Who decided that selfishness is so evil? It provides an economic system that works better than the alternatives. Here's to selfishness, since a system based on selflessness becomes communism. Well said, Cracked.

Liberal writer, Christopher Hitchens, has a few choice things to say about Farenheit 9/11 and Michael Moore. If the film was intended to "stir debate", then why won't Moore actually debate anyone on the material? Not even a fellow Bush-bashing liberal! http://slate.msn.com/id/2102723/

1936 CONSTITUTION OF THE USSR Adopted December 1936 CHAPTER X Hammer & Sickle FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS ARTICLE 118. Citizens of the U.S.S.R. have the right to work, that is, are guaranteed the right to employment and payment for their work in accordance With its quantity and quality. The right to work is ensured by the socialist organization of the national economy, the steady growth of the productive forces of Soviet society, the elimination of the possibility of economic crises, and the abolition of unemployment. ARTICLE 119. Citizens of the U.S.S.R. have the right to rest and leisure. The right to rest and leisure is ensured by the reduction of the working day to seven hours for the overwhelming majority of the workers, the institution of annual vacations with full pay for workers and employees and the provision of a wide network of sanatoria, rest homes and clubs for the accommodation of the working people. ARTICLE 120. Citizens of the U.S.S.R. have the right to maintenance in old age and also in case of sickness or loss of capacity to work. This right is ensured by the extensive development of social insurance of workers and employees at state expense, free medical service for the working people and the provision of a wide network of health resorts for the use of the working people. ARTICLE 121. Citizens of the U.S.S.R. have the right to education. This right is ensured by universal, compulsory elementary education; by education, including higher education, being free of charge; by the system of state stipends for the overwhelming majority of students in the universities and colleges; by instruction in schools being conducted in the native Ianguage, and by the organization in the factories, state farms, machine and tractor stations and collective farms of free vocational, technical and agronomic training for the working people.

Sounds like a great deal! I think I'll just quit my job and live on the government's dime. Additionally, I think every citizen should be guaranteed the right to high speed internet, a DVD player, and home entertainment center...with 5 channel surround sound, of course. Where does it end?

The position image in my original post is constantly updating itself. The craft's speed has gone from 35,000kph to over 80,000kph since last night!

3.3 billion dollars (and Euros!) riding on some pretty complex speed/gravity calculations. Hope they got it right. Money well spent IMO. The craft has passed within the orbit of Titan and will cross through a gap in the rings even while firing its engine for 96 minutes to slow down into its orbit. Cool stuff. http://saturn1.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.cfm

Attempting to assasinate Bush Sr isn't exactly a benign act. That alone would be justification for our invasion, IMO. (Credit to Clinton for at least showing some balls when he retaliated by hitting Baghdad with his trademark 'cruise missile response'.)

I guess you're just too young to remember Gulf War I.?? A few hundred American and coalition troops KIA...or the USS Stark before that??? I believe it was 37 sailors killed by an Iraqi pilot...in a Russian-built Mig....with a French-made Exocet missile. Sorry, but...what a stupid statement!

He's 15 now. Been hiking & climbing since he could walk. Pics in the photo gallery. (Type "Fairweather" in the username...I can't figure out how to link it here.) He's in great shape and mom has given the "OK" for Rainier this summer. (He's been to Muir several times since 7 years old) I have an 18 year old daughter too! (Swimming, Softball, Skiing, and Dayhikes...but says no to climbing!) Great kids. You have much to look forward to Josh.

The difference is that Kerry-and Democrats in general-try to claim "common man" status...most likely to appeal to their union member constituents. Honestly, I have no problem whatsoever with wealthy candidates...from either party. But one particular party seems intent on trying to portray themselves as something they are not. Additionally, they support ideas and rules for the general public that they aren't willing to uphold in their own lives. (ie: Driving away from an environmental policy speech in a Chevy Suburban.)

A Harley?!? Those air-cooled V-Twins pump more shit into the air we breathe than a Hummer H2, I'll bet. And if I recall, Kerry also crashed his bicycle last year. Really messed up his hair I guess.

Are you implying that the Kennebunkport place is owned GW? ...Even when you know it belongs to Bush Sr.? Clever use of the language Cj. Michael Moore would be proud. On the other hand, Kerry owns five estates/vacation homes worth over 35 million dollars and owns nive vehicles including a few SUV's.

It's worked before, hasn't it...dipshit. I'm tired of people like you worrying about "inflaming the Arab world" and carrying on that "the best way to win a guerilla war is to not antagonize the population". In case you haven't noticed, the middle eastern world seems to be in a constant state of inflamation whipped up by the Islamic extreme. Regardless, I'm not sure history has validated your theory. We put down post WWII Nazi uprisings (in 1947) with public hangings. I'm not saying we should "nuke" anyone here, but I am disgusted that we loosened our grip around Fulluja only to have our moderation met with a higher level violence. It is obvious to me that this particular city needs to be weeded....or plowed under.

I sincerely hope a few more terrorist "safe houses" in Fulluja receive a fresh dose of US air mail for this outrage. When you're wrestling pigs, you gotta get down in the mud. Burn that fucking city to the ground. Matt Maupin. We will remember.

Think about it , Cj. Why else would Bill Clinton provide a defense (albeit tepid) of Bush administration Iraq policy?? He's not jumping on the GWB-bashing bandwagon....can you think of a valid explanation?

Actually, Moore's film is providing aid and comfort to our enemies, so he is, therefore, killing our soldiers.

Don't forget, G!... Bill and Hillary DON'T want to see Kerry in The White House. They want GW to win so Hillary can run in '08, and a Kerry win this season would set them back at least 8 years. Even now, Bill's thinking politics/strategy. He just can't help himself.

Yes. And they also propose "improving" access to the Carbon Glacier trailhead by closing most, or all of Ipsut Creek Road!! Be sure to read the fine print. I posted the proposal here about a year ago...I'll see if I can dig it up. ...But then, you didn't address my point about the $$$ unavailable for WSR.

Yes, but they seem to have enough $$$ to propose buying/adding land to the northwest corner of the park!

Winter is an environmental attorney. He posts here regularly for help and support for some noble causes such as fighting proposed development on Mount Hood. But when it comes to preserving traditional access he is strangely silent...and now apparently is a mouth-piece for the NPS lock 'em out gang. True colors.