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I'll bet "Baghdad" Jim McDermott would like to get his hands on that Saddam statue! He could have it resurrected it in Freemont.

The darkest day in my life: The night I saw "Loverboy" at The Puyallup Fair. .....hey, we've all done things we're not proud of!

That shoe on the left looks suspiciously like one of my old "eb" rock shoes from 1982. The guy on the right kissing GW's picture is j_b. ...a little more tongue is required there, j_b.

"Backstage" was actually the dining hall at the winery. Did you get to see any of the concert?

First Concert: The Who in Seattle. 1981? It was their "farewell" tour and The Clash opened for them. I think most were there to see The Clash. Best Concert: "Yes" at the Woodinville Winery in 1998. I love that outdoor venue. I'm no groupie, but my wife and I had front row seats and backstage passes. After the concert we had beer/wine/snacks with Chris Squire, and Jon Anderson. Nice folks. Great music. "Alan Parsons Project" opened and sounded great too. "The Yes Album" ....one of my 'top five' all time favorites CD's.

I still like the Honda S2000. How do they get 240hp out of a 2000cc engine? Not much room for gear though! I guess I'm just stuck with my Toyota pickup truck.

Optimism. Not one of the left-wing's strongest traits.

Yes, it does. JGowans, This is what the Iraqi people (that you claim to care about) think of your beliefs...

Interesting article. I've been severely reducing my beef consumption the past couple years with the goal of weaning myself from it completely. I'm down to about one serving per week or less. The Mad Cow scare was a big factor in this decision. I rarely eat wild game, but anecdotal connections like this sure make me wonder.

Hey! Don't stick your dick in my friend Pat's mail slot! His dog might bite! You sure it's not one of those old dogs with no teeth?

Dru, Utah is to America as Qubec is to Canada. It's like a whole 'nother country. I guess I missed your point re the US military.

Trask, Think about it. The rich guys get to have multiple wives. This leaves a lot of men in the Arab world without female "companionship". There are a lot of Arab men out there not getting laid. At least in the more repressive/traditional/radical/tribal Arab Muslim countries like Saudi, Yemen, Somalia, Algeria, Sudan. Just a theory.

even if you get your ass kicked She shouldn't be playing paintball without a face shield! I'm sure she did nothing to provoke the police.

Hey OM! Here is that photo. If you're looking for higher res I can email it to you. I can't find the link. Darryl might have a better image.

....oops. I meant "Iraq" Chirac. I get my French names mixed up sometimes. Subconscious racism.

...but they sure have some kick-ass snipers helping our troops in Afghanistan! I have now moderated my "Canada Sucks" outlook! It now reads "French-Canadians suck!" The USA should seriously consider liberating english-speaking Canada from the tyranny of Quebec and Mitterand's evil twin brother....by force if necessary.

It comes out with "NO MORE BUSH" written on it.

Too much objective danger for me! Sickle-shaped icecliff on left regularly cuts loose; The Castle is constantly dropping shit down the main body of the icefall and onto the approach. ...And then there was that huge slide in 1997. I guess I'm just becoming a chicken shit in my old age. My tolerance for objective hazard is on its way down for some reason. The South Klickitat Icefall looks safer and provides the same challenge IMHO. It's on my "B" list for this summer.

Thanks! I'll be down to pick up a couple dozen....so I can deposit them in the nearest dumpster. Your cause is moot. And it's kinda' cold and rainy outside. Sure you don't want to just stay inside your commune today? Hey! What do I get if I stick my in that slot??

How about the LA Times! They ran a front page photo on April 01 (?) showing an American soldier aiming his rifle at a large group of civilians. .....Only problem was that the photo was electronically altered! In the original photo, the rifle was pointed at the ground. Not good for the LA Times' anti-America bias I guess. Since they've been called on it, the reporter has been fired. I say, why not fire the editor?No liberal bias? I think TV has done a good job showing us this war.. (ABC/ Peter Jennings the exception) But many major newspapers are still spewing their garbage.

I am against further versions of the patriot act. I don't want it used by a possible future left-wing/Democrat administration to surveil the free speech and internet chatter of me and my right-wing compatriots. ...perhaps if this new version had a 2009 sunset provision I could hop on board... "Those that would sacrifice liberty for temporary personal safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ---Benjamin Franklin ...That's where I stand, Erik. It's Sunday and I'm eating cold pizza and drinking a Coke. Shouldn't I be outside doin' something?

You could also try wrapping sandpaper around your.........

j_b, I think it is the utter arrogance displayed by you and Sexual Chocolate that drives folks over the edge. You both seem to have strong opinions covering a good-many issues, and that's fine. But then you package your beliefs in an "I'm-so-much-smarter-and-more-educated-than-you-'rednecks' " style and lose the debate vis a vis your own haughty attitudes. Sexual Chocolate even mocks the spelling of those he disagrees with when all of his other arguments have failed. (And yes, I recently, and intentionally responded to him in kind.) Believe it or not, there are some very educated people out in the world who regularly use words like "fuck", "horsecock", "dipshit", "suckstart", "poopchute", etc. and enjoy making jokes occasionally at the expense of others. Accept it. What I find most amusing about "your type" is the vehemence with which you will defend your free-speech rights.....and then how quickly you will try to stifle the speech of those with whom you disagree by using false claims of racism, bigotry, or my favorite cliche; "inflamatory". Think about it..... dipfuck.

One of my favorite bumper stickers: "If guns are outlawed can we use swords?"

Sorry, I'm afraid I don't take political opinions into consideration when someone is injured and cold or dying. Actually I do know you, you were up on Leuthold's just last year. I remember you, you wore nepal extremes. Later. ...just spray... and anyhow, I've proudly and successfully avoided helicopter rides for my entire 25 year climbing carreer. Those Nepal Extremes sucked! I'm back in my plastics! Sunshine route later this month. Peace.