Greg_W

Doesn't matter. Everyone was being cool in the "Balance of Power" thread and it got chopped. People were being civil and shit and WHAM!! Closed. I guess we can all spray about what a tubby chicken f'er Trask is...

Allison, Point taken (look, me being reasonable!! ), I don't understand why someone hasn't written an initiative simply repealing Light Rail. Instead they have choked off the money source hoping it will just die. This doesn't seem to be happening, and I'm not sure why. My opinion is that too many people (Ron Sims and others) have staked too much of their political careers on this pet program and they would be fucked if it goes away. Not to mention the social engineers who think they know what we want/need. I don't know how we would go about repealing Light Rail, but I would think that if the funding source (extra money on your license tabs) disappeared so would the program. Proof again that government is ever increasing, never decreasing. Greg W P.S. I might unlock your pm status. Can we talk dirty?

quote: Originally posted by allison: On the other hand, I wish the voters of this state would allow their elected leaders to do their job. To wit: we voted in favor of Sound Transit four years ago. Now I understand that the Sound Transit thing is a bit of a mess right now....but, yesterday we removed its major funding source. We made an unfunded mandate. Now what shall we do? Vote on Sound again? I'd like to hear from someone who voted Yes on 776 to tell me what their idea of a next move is on this. Even though I am not allowed to acknowledge your existence, I will respond to your post. I voted 'yes' on I-776 and I will tell you why. I have no confidence in the government or Sound Transit to control the costs. They have proven this by doubling the price tag and halving the mileage. I don't like the general plan, either. They are lying through their teeth when they say that there will be no more cost adjustments; change orders are the nature of public works projects. I just don't think it's a good plan. Plus, it's a regional issue not a state issue. Additionally, I feel vindicated in my vote when I hear this morning that they are still going to shove Light Rail down our throats by cutting other services, when the passage of I-776 and the defeat of R-51 are a clear message that the people of Washington do not want Light Rail. Greg W

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: quote:Originally posted by Greg W: We could solve a myriad of problems with we cracked down on illegal aliens and deported these criminals. Like the problem of having dirt cheap produce because the agriculture sector has to pay so many people sub-minimum wages? No, like illegals sending their children to schools, taking healthcare services, accepting government food subsidy programs, etc. Not to mention crime.

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: quote:Originally posted by eric8: Greg W next time DAF is in seattle come find me and you will get a beer. I could have free health care from my parents but I use the health care from my work, instead. I don't have to pay for this except for deductables and stuff but it isn't free because i work for it. It is free; you're not paying for it. You may have to work for it, but you're not paying out of pocket, aside from your deductibles. You owe me beer, bitch!!! Pay up...the work he does generates revenue for the company which gives it the capital to pay for his health insurance; it's part of his compensation package.

quote: Originally posted by allison: And one more thing: I am a middle-class blue-collar worker with full benefits. Can someone tell me how we got to the point where a person like me has to put up with mediocre at best HMO health care? The quality of care that we all should have access to is only available to people with PPO insurance, and the poor in certain cases. I guess I think there should be some sort of health care revolt going on in this country. A lot of the middle class are getting seriously screwed by the HMO system. Oh, and Greg, please leave me out of your defense. Thanks. Your whole post smacks of the attitude that someone owes you something better. What a crock of shit. If you don't like it, get a job with better benefits. Regarding your "healthcare revolt", apparently others across the country don't agree with you. Lighten up, honey. Greg W

quote: Originally posted by eric8: Greg W next time DAF is in seattle come find me and you will get a beer. I could have free health care from my parents but I use the health care from my work, instead. I don't have to pay for this except for deductables and stuff but it isn't free because i work for it. WooHoo!! Free beer for Greg W!!! Thanks Eric8

quote: Originally posted by allison: Greg W is white. I don't appreciate being pigeonholed by such restrictive labels. I know that this means you are in love with me, doesn't it?

hehehe. The "raghead" comment was a troll that didn't take. Just because I call a woman a bitch doesn't mean I hate women - look at how well Alli...oops, I mean "she-who-cannot-be-named", and I get along We could solve a myriad of problems with we cracked down on illegal aliens and deported these criminals.

quote: Originally posted by rbw1966: Take off your racist and mysoginistic glasses. Please explain how, in this thread, I have denigrated those of other races (assuming you know my race) and expressed hatred towards women. Your examples are valid; we have Basic Health in WA State and all have access to county hospitals. I don't have all the answers, but that doesn't mean I can't point out the problems. Greg W

quote: Originally posted by freeclimb9: The shoe has dropped. Winona: con. What does it all mean? When you coming clean? It means that her 'bang-a-bility' stock just went up 'cause she's a con now.

quote: what kind of society do we want to have? If we are comfortable with having 100 million people under or uninsured for health coverage, then that's fine. If we believe this is unacceptable, we should take steps to fix the problem. There is always a way to pay for things that we deem important enough, whether it is a personal decision or a public one. Exactly, and how many of those people without health care don't deem it important enough? Why is it the government's job to force people to have health care? Shouldn't they make that decision for themselves?

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: [QB pregnant terrorists' wives? [/QB] Is the bitch poor or an illegal alien?

quote: Originally posted by Dru: 40% of Americans live below the poverty line. You do NOT have the richest poor in the world. Sweden does, IIRC. USA ranks I think about 30th, globally, and lowest in the "developed world". What you DO have is an amazingly rich oligarchy (top 1% of the population has over 50% of total wealth). Thus distorting means significantly away from medians in statistical studies of income and wealth distribution. How many of our poor have cable? A car? More than one television?

quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Greg, that is about the stupidest thing I have heard you say... Well, fuck you too, Matt. You know, if the poor didn't want to be poor they should have gone to college like I did. Instead they sit at home watching fucking Sally Jesse Rafael and downing Malomars and fried chicken like it's an olympic sport. I am sick of lazy assholes expecting a handout from the government, which in turn comes from my hard work. Fuck the poor. Greg W

quote: Originally posted by shredmaximus: Last time I was at Smith I heard a rumor that some scumbag had a Outback master key and was breaking into cars that way? I wonder if that just an urban legend? Heard the same thing, but it might have been on this board.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: But what you will get is increased disparity between rich and poor, and ANWR drilling. That rich/poor thing is tired old bullshit. We have the richest "poor" in the world. Oh, right, fewer handouts means a greater disparity. I won't bother to comment on ANWR other than to say: DRILL...DRILL...DRILL...DRILL!!! But do it RESPONSIBLY!!!

Wish I could grow a beard like that dude in the blue Arcteryx jacket!!

I think you guys are all doing a bit too much hand-wringing here. When Clinton had a Demo-controlled Congress he didn't get all the shit he wanted. Congressmen do cross the aisle on votes. There are still strong, vocal Democrats who will voice their opposition, as is their responsibility to do. Wait and see what the future brings...dead ragheads and reduced tax oppression is what I'm hopin' for!! Greg W

quote: Originally posted by iain: quote:Originally posted by Dru: this interesting article will explain a lot that article's way too long for me to read. do you have a plot summary? Here's your summary: dumpy computer nerdess can't get dates and has refused to accept reality.

quote: Originally posted by COL. Von Spanker: Come on Greg, I was at the rope up and saw this first hand. You don't have to lie. Those poor babies. And you forgot to mention that you hate puppies and kittens. Okay, I confess. And I would like to thank Dave Parker for supplying the condiments - babies are better with some ketchup and mustard. Maple syrup is best for puppies and kittens; thanks, again Dave. Greg W

quote: Originally posted by trask: Bullshit, I think you're a liberal tramp in disguise. Wanna make something of it, PUNK? TIME TO BRING ON THE PAIN......

quote: Originally posted by iain: Perhaps it's the frequent drum-thumping jingoism? ...Looking up "jingoism" in the dictionary...HEY , now I'm about kicking your ass!!!! Liberal tree-hugging socialist. Did your socialistic health care measure pass last night? Greg W

quote: Originally posted by trask: Greg, you're a twat Yeah, you say that now but wait 'til you meet me. You'll find yourself saying, "he's fucked up, but not really a bad guy" just like everybody else.

Mikeadam is not one who needs people defending him, but I have to add that Mike is straight up. I find it interesting that people who are passionate about their ideals and willing to take a stand are branded "nazis". I've had people call me a nazi; that just reinforces to me they are ignorant fools who are spineless when it comes to what they believe in. Another phenomenon that I find interesting is that people finally meet me in person and say, "hey, he's actually a pretty nice person," like I'm some sort of right-wing nutcase running around kicking homeless people and eating babies. What's with that? Greg W [ 11-06-2002, 08:41 AM: Message edited by: Greg W ]