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  1. Nice, hardly used. $115 obo. PM me or e-mail at nwalpineclimberATyahoo.com. Seller pays no shipping.
  2. Size 43, never used. Retail $130, asking $110. drop me a note at nwalpineclimberATyahoo.com
  3. Is this any worse than anti-war demonstrations? Both sides have such a right to assemble, do they not? And what, pray tell, defines them as a "nutjob station"? The simple fact that they do not agree with you? Funny, this is an example of what I am talking about. There used to be respect in political debate; it's gone. I do believe on both sides, unfortunately.
  4. No, Iain, I don't judge the whole pool of Kerry voters by this individual (my girlfriend's probably voting for Kerry and she's a very responsible driver). I've heard of these instances from several sources; makes me think it is not so isolated. I heard of several on Vashon.
  5. Huh? So, let me get this straight: you are completely discrediting this story simply due to the fact that it was reported on a Republican radio host's show? This guy that called up was a liar? This is how you judge truth? That's fucked up. Don't like the source, must be untrue? Tell me you're joking. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You fucking people are hopeless if that's all the "proof" you need to debunk a story. A fucking joke. I don't know why I stick around, except for the mere reason that there should be an opposing viewpoint. That seems hopeless, though.
  6. Doug, it was a caller to John Carlson's show on KVI. He's got a Republican slant, but he's pretty fair.
  7. My point is, how has America gotten to the point where this type of activity is acceptable? It's not. Duh. Road rage has nothing to do with politics. The specific incident that prompted this thread WAS politically-motivated, as the perpetrator went on and on about the victim's choice of candidates (as advertised by his bumper sticker).
  8. My point is, how has America gotten to the point where this type of activity is acceptable? This year is the first time I EVER saw candidate signs defaced or vandalized in any way. In my experience, both sides have always been respectful of candidacy signs as a part of the election/campaign process. My point is, what happened to a society where disagreement was accepted peaceably? You want to be a "Klimber for Kerry"? Great. I'm not going to get in your face and scream at you. Who does that? What makes a person think that is okay? I haven't heard of Republicans doing this, although I am sure there are cases. I just think that it is hypocritical of those lefties who preach "tolerance" to then scream at some guy who believes a different way. It is intolerance; it is intimidation; it is WRONG. All of you who claim the "right" to voice disagreement with our President because "that is what this country is founded on" seem to give me a lot of shit for thinking how I do. Those are my points. Greg_W (free-enterpise advocate, anti-wilderness bolting)
  9. Actually, Chuck, this was right here in Seattle. I've heard other stories in a similar vein, as I mentioned. I understand your tactic here: discreditation by ridicule. Uncle Joe Stalin and his boys used it quite effectively in the USSR. Simply put, just because you choose not to believe something exists, or occured, doesn't make it not exist. I know you live in some sort of isolated world of liberalism-is-wonderful, but this stuff really does happen.
  10. As long as you hand drill, that would be okay.
  11. Put an NRA sticker right next to it; they'll think twice.
  12. What is it with people? I heard a caller on a radio statioin yesterday relate an incident where a man cut him off on the freeway and nosed him to the shoulder. Once there, the man exited his vehicle and began berating the driver and threatening to beat the shit out of him simply because he had a "Bush/Cheney" sticker on his pickup. I've heard similar stories, some not as extreme. Who in their right mind considers this acceptable behavior? Besides that, I thought you liberals were the "tolerant" party? I guess not. That right there made me decide to put a "Bush/Cheney" sticker on my truck, and I don't put stickers on my truck (NRA & RMEF, excepted). I don't love the guy, but I hate the fact that people think it's okay to do that shit. Greg_W (anti-liberal, anti-wilderness bolting)
  13. and you would knoe hoe hardcore I am because????? CHICKEN Oh, she's hardcore. You just need to break her out of her suburbanite shell. I don't know what shell you are talking about there buddy
  14. and you would knoe hoe hardcore I am because????? CHICKEN Oh, she's hardcore. You just need to break her out of her suburbanite shell. I don't know what shell you are talking about there buddy
  15. If you did, why did you vote for Clinton, Dukakis, or Carter? Each had limited experience in the world, had communication problems, and had their share of gaffs. Greg, that's ridiculous and you know it. Clinton and Carter are both quite clearly more experienced, worldly, and articulate than Bush. Dunno about Dukakis, I was too young when he was in the news. Everyone screws up their lines when speaking publicly, but Bush takes it to another level. Clinton and Carter have written books. Bush admits he doesn't even like to read the news. There's no contest. How was Clinton more prepared, having been the two-bit governor of some backwater state? Carter? Same thing. These guys learned on-the-job, like Reagan did, like Clinton did, Carter never learned until afterwards.
  16. and you would knoe hoe hardcore I am because????? CHICKEN Oh, she's hardcore. You just need to break her out of her suburbanite shell.
  17. We ARE the climbing community, marylou; that's why we're pissed.
  18. If you did, why did you vote for Clinton, Dukakis, or Carter? Each had limited experience in the world, had communication problems, and had their share of gaffs.
  19. Tell me, Michelle, how many would be on the ground if this were a UN Mission? 90% U.S., guaranteed. Many of the coalition partners are contributing in other ways. Is that a problem for you?
  20. Slothrop, there are currently 30 nations involved in Iraq right now. How many more do you want?
  21. Good point Will; I was just passing on a few thoughts heard in the drive-time this a.m. Slothrop, Kerry wants a coalition in Iraq, but bilateral negotiations in N. Korea. Why? Bilateral negotiations failed on the Clinton watch. With China and others in the mix, we have more muscle to keep N. Korea in check. It makes sense to me. Jim, Kerry NEVER spent time in hospital for his "wounds" and there is credible evidence that he wounded himself twice for two of the purple hearts. I think jon's comments are well put - I think Kerry denigrates the spirit of the American Hero who is awarded the Purple Heart for bravery to the point of injury in battle. Scooting out on your service due to such a bullshit loophole is plain chickenshit.
  22. Greg_W

    note to self

    Boy, we could take this a thousand yards and still have miles to go. But, I'll spare her; she's a good kid.
  23. With all due respect, selkirk, what sort of threat was the Austro-Hungarian Empire posing to the United States in 1917? Or Germany in 1941? For that matter, what threat was Japan posing? Pearl Harbor was a hit-and-run deal. My point in all this is to say that we committed troops to war at the behest (and vigorous insistence in some cases) of our allies in order to aid their efforts against the enemy.
  24. I think this pseudo-argument is failing to hold water. Pundits are bringing up the fact that Lincoln had no plan to "win the peace" in 1861; he was quoted as saying, "the first thing to do is defeat the enemy." There was no plan to "win the peace" in WWI, nor WWII. I thought Bush's outlook was realistic: "When the generals on the ground believe that the Iraqi Police and Armed Forces are ready to take command and control, then we will begin to draw down." I think any prognosticatory, "do A, B, & C, and we're out in 6 months," ideas are foolhardy at best, and downright naive at worst. I think the televised nature of war now lead people to only see the short view and forget that such things are not easy and do take time. In 1945 we swept across France; Patton could have gone faster if he had the fuel. But, the hard fighting started as the end neared. It is the same way in Iraq today. As things wind down, casualties increase.
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