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Yes to all. If supplying < than one-half of one percent of Saddams fighting capacity (versus France and USSR contributions that were many times greater)constitutes "arming Saddam". Get a clue, Dru.

Actually, Matt, Bush Sr. was in office when the USSR imploded. But then you never have been much for research and/or facts when it comes to facing your political biases as demonstrated here, once again. Ronald Reagan: Right about communism. Right about the 70% top marginal tax rate being an obstacle to economic growth. Right about central america. Right about the middle east. Wrong about forest policy and raw log exports.

Do we really need to listen to this insulting spew? I, for one, am going to ignore FT starting now. Anyone care to join me? Hey Skeezix, Shall I ignore posts from all the left-wing kooks like you, Dru, Dr Flash, Iain, Winter, j_b, Sex Choc, etc?? I think this suggestion you have put forth reveals a lot about the mind-set of those (like yourself) who profess to be so enlightened and claim to be the protectors of free speech. Indeed.

This is about as dumb as me trying to put every single republican into one group. I'm also not sure how you group canadians and liberals into one group. Both are distinct and vary within those groups. Ummm.... actually, Josh, you do this on a very regular basis, IMHO. I'll give you credit for not joining the "let's piss on Reagan" bandwagon with Dru, Bug, others who have revealed themselves to be the intolerant, hate-filled bastards that I once only suspected them to be.

Good comments, Merv. And how true!

In the butt, in the mouth, in the pussy....but hey, no rough stuff! I'm curious. Do you think if GWB threw his dental records over the White House wall...do yo think anybody would give a shit? So why won't John Kerry release his military service records to the public????

Of course johndavidjr, if it is in print...then it must be true! You are even more of a tool now than you were in my above post. Why do so many of those on the left dance on the graves of those they hate politically? I don't see the same level of hatred from the right. I certainly would not feel joy if Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy passed on. Dru epitomizes the 'culture of death' that is the left. BTW, that picture you posted was an outrage. Again.... fuck off, Canadian.

Dru and johndavidjr; you are both idiot-tools. Ronald Reagan: When I was in college Reagan-bashing was in full swing. Being the mindless drone that most students are, I bought into the whole scene. Only later, with the real world around me did I realize how great a man, and president he really was. The greatest president of my lifetime. His face belongs on Mount Rushmore. Rest In Peace.

Perhaps to allay her fears, you should consider her request. Especially if you have children. Given that two very experienced climbers have met tragedy on this route recently, I certainly don't consider myself beyond the reach of a similar fate. Give me a call and we'll climb something safer and just as rewarding. ....Just my worthless thoughts.

Are you kidding me!? More than 1 shot is great if you are looking to kill a bunch of your coworkers or engage in a school shotting. You can take a whole crowd out pretty easily; hence the name street sweeper. Josh, Respectfully, I believe you are buying into some common misconceptions... myths even, about the capabilities, uses, and legalities of firearms in general, and shotguns in particular.

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Boobs are nice, but let's talk fishin'!!

"Hello hot American chicas! My name is Harry Pi, and in spite of my small asian penis, I have no compensation issues...as you can plainly see! Come ride with me now, and lets party!"

Eye dont theenk I be abal too reed it if its spelt like the tietle of yure thred.... I usually don't slam spelling errata, but could you possibly compliment at least some of your anti-Bush rants with the appearance of personal intellect? Main Entry: 1ar·ti·cle Pronunciation: 'är-ti-k&l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin articulus joint, division, diminutive of artus joint, limb; akin to Greek arariskein to fit -- more at ARM 1 a : a distinct often numbered section of a writing b : a separate clause c : a stipulation in a document (as a contract or a creed) d : a nonfictional prose composition usually forming an independent part of a publication (as a magazine) 2 : an item of business : MATTER 3 : any of a small set of words or affixes (as a, an, and the) used with nouns to limit or give definiteness to the application 4 : a member of a class of things; especially : an item of goods <articles of value> 5 : a thing of a particular and distinctive kind <the genuine article>

Are you talking about GWBush, or Abraham Lincoln?

Ain't the sharpest marble in the baggie now are we? Scott: Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't marbles supposed to be round (you know like a hemisphere)? Why would one desire a "sharp" marble? Are you trying to make a point? Just a minor point, NOLSe: a 'hemisphere' would only constitute half of a marble.

Nice job. My partner was on skinny tele-gear w/leather boots and was in turn-crash mode until we got down below the pass where it firmed up a little. I fared only a little better with my (Heavy!) A/T setup. That slush-a-lanche I set off actually made it a little easier to ski! See you out there again some time! Brian

Climb: Ruth Mtn-Ruth Arm Date of Climb: 5/31/2004 Trip Report: Carried skis up to Ruth Arm today with friend. The trail is mostly snow free to Hannegan Camp. Just the usual snow gullies to cross. About 3 to 5 inches of new heavy, wet slop on the slope above Hannegan Pass, and about one foot or more on the back side of peak 5830. Some good sized (and recent) point-release slides in evidence. No slab activity seen, but nerves were on edge here. The weather was rain, hail, and sun, and Ruth was visible only periodically. Many slides were in evidence up on Ruth Glacier...none very big, but we were deterred none-the-less. We skied down from Ruth Arm in the wet, heavy mire, and on the slope above Hannegan Pass I unzipped the top three inches of loose crud as I traversed the slope - sending some minor waves of slush careening down into the trees below. Only saw one other person in the pass area all day. Approach Notes: Need moderate-clearance vehicle one mile from trailhead to cross small rock slide.

Actually, Catbird, having federal troops close down the Chicago Tribune and suspending Habeas Corpus helped too, I suppose. Had McLellan been a viable contender, I often wonder if Lincoln would have cancelled the election altogether. Kinda makes John Ashcroft looks like Thomas Jefferson, eh?

Once you have drawn a gun on a man (or his dogs, apparently) you'd better pray that he backs down. If he challenges, and approaches you in spite of his clear and present knowlege that he risks being shot, then you cannot risk losing the gun under any circumstances. You have no choice but to shoot him. Unfortunately, it was you who produced the weapon... perhaps unnecessarily. You need to keep your cards hidden until they are really needed. This is why guns should remain consealed and not brandished unless absolutely necessary. A sad situation akin to road rage. The guy should have shot the dogs, not the owner. Better yet, walked the opposite direction. As for the statement that firearms should be banned from government land; get real! I think millions of hunters would be a bit upset, and my right to self defense does not end at the doorstep of "government" land. (Including National Parks, IMO,BTW)

My 15 year old son showed me this site two weeks ago. I am now going to regulate his internet usage more vigorously. Truly this site is a sign that The End Of Civilization Is Near!

A simple, "I was wrong" or "I made it up" will suffice. What's with this FDR, Republican 1930's babble anyhow?? Are you sure you're a writer? Are you even capable of staying on topic? Has that New Jersey salsa gummed up your synapses?

Still waiting, Johndavidjr....... You've posted in other threads since I first questioned your "80 acres" claim, so where's the source??? Did you just make it up perhaps?

No more info than I had when I decided to bag out. Sorry. I'll be packing my skis up to Ruth Mtn for a day trip on Monday. Hope it's not too sloppy. The weather is supposed to be decent, though.

Given that you claimed a bridge once spanned The Queets in order to make your case against traditional access...and then later posted a plea for information about whether this mythical bridge ever existed (in another forum here on CC.com), I am compelled to ask you to cite your sources regarding this "80 acres" that is supposedly for sale beyond the washout.... Maybe I'm wrong, and this 80 acres does in fact exist??? I will anxiously await your posting of the source for this claim. Still waiting, JohnDavidJr....