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hahaha, and the beat goes on Trask, doesn't it worry you in the slightest that democracy was pulled from under your feet and hardly anyone bats an eyelid? If the elite of this country can get away with such shenanigans in front of 300 million Americans and a world of gaping eyes that many would claim to see America as the beacon of democracy, is it really too much of a stretch to imagine that they really don't give a rats ass about you or anyone else here that makes less than a few mill per year, and they'll do whatever it takes to push their agenda at the expense of the watching world, and the vast majority of essentially helpless Americans.

Yes, I'm Scottish by birth. Got the fucking UK passport to prove I'm a British serf, I mean subject. I came initially cos I'd never been to the U.S. I had a track scholarship. After that, when I graduated, I moved to Sweden and quickly wanted to come back because there's an energy and zeal to succeed here like no other country. However, I've come to realize that that zeal blinds all else. We purportedly live in a free nation that embodies the ideals of freedom and democracy, yet here we are being dictated to by an unelected president fuelled by a media horde that is simply not interested in presenting the news. Now, your simple answer to my criticisms might be, "Fuck off home to wherever you came from." or some such xenophobic reply, but I do love this country, and just wish that there were some things that we could change. It may be that we'll never be able to change, and indeed, the answer may well be to leave, but that's a shame because it's that very attitude that's causing such global alienation. "Fuck you all cos we're the sole hyperpower and can do whatever the fuck we want. If you don't like it, prepare to meet your maker blah blah blah." I think the educated and globally minded folks of this nation deserve much better than that.

Have you read the book?

I read a book that my brother had lying around when I was home last week. Anybody had a chance to read it? What do you think? Why Do People Hate America? Before you go on about Euro liberals berating this great nation, take the time to read the book. It's clear that the authors are definitely anti-American and it does get a bit nauseating sometimes, but if you can see beyond that, they present some fascinating facts, and draw some fairly interesting conclusions that did resonate with me. I'd recommend reading it.

Couldnt' agree more Erik. I got back from Scotland last week, and noticed more than ever how much more simple life is there. People just aren't caught up in the cycle of working for money to buy more shit. They seem to be way more happy than we are here yet they have way more modest incomes. I've spent 10 years away from Euroland, and I left being so critical of the lazy and unambitious wankers. Now, I wonder if maybe they knew something I didn't.

Anybody planning a Rainier trip in July and could use another person on their rope? I'm heading to Elbrus in August and want to get one final slog in before I go. Cheers, jason

We'll be going to Russia & Poland next month. I think we're gonna hook up with Bob in Krakow.

Polish burd from Jaworzyna Sl. (near Wroclaw) but lives in Seattle.

Scotland was kind to me. Got my green card. Got hitched. I missed you all Spent today thinking of things to say in my letter of resignation now that I can work for whomever I want. The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.

"So, this guy walks up to me in a bar with his hand on his head, and says, 'How'd you like to meet Pam and her five sisters over a glass of champagne"' to which I replied, 'I think I'd rather meet Snowwhite and the Seven Fucking Dawrfs over a bed of hot coals thank you very much. Another mojito please."

Had an epic weekend on Shuksan. Hiked up to camp on Saturday. Set off at 6am on Sunday, turned back from the gully due to excessive ice, and we only had 4 pickets. Only 1 group had the balls to take it to the top up the gully. They were unroped and were very careful to say the least. There was a lot of ice fall down the gully. I saw at least 4 other groups turn back. Then, we attempted the rock climb up the South-East ridge. Pretty easy 4th & 5th class moves. Since I was with my Mounties group and there were 9 of us (I know), we didn't make it up in time. Some of us were on the last pitch when the leader decided it was too late (1 did actually summit though). Got back to camp at 9pm. Set off for the trail at 9.45pm. Got a bit lost on the trail down in the dark. Got back to cars at 2am. Tucked up in bed at 5.15am. Spraying at 3.45pm. I gotta say, although we didn't make it to the summit, it was a great alpine experience out there. That was the first time on Shuksan, and I'm sure it won't be the last. Once the fog lifted, the summit pyramid was pretty spectacular. Not to mention the views of Baker and other N. Cascade peaks.

http://www.papa-figo.com.br/Forum/graemlins/ Crap! Forbidden!

Indeed I would TLG. A tad to the left if you will. There. That's the ticket!

that's pretty sick man

CrazyFlatLander, Trask, and Erik are sitting around a campfire one night and they get onto the subject of how stupid their women are. Trask mentions that his woman went out and bought a brand new car the other week and she can't even drive. Not to be outdone, Erik rejoinders that his woman went out and bought a brand new stove and the silly sow can't even cook. CrazyFlatLander is giggling to himself, and says, "Lads, let me tell you. My woman takes the cake. Last week, she went on vacation to Vegas with 2 girlfriends. She took 100 condoms and she doesn't even have a penis!"

I am bored. Give me something abusing. The shop is too slow today, and my co worker just left. Thanks in advance.

Nay Brother Trask. Ye is blessed with North-West HC . The Oracle suggests oral, and thus one can work and play at the same time.

The oracle says ye must cavort in the nether regions of the Magical Mattress of Mirth, Merriment and Masturbation for true enlightenment. The path to your liberation is paved with eager young men pining for your company on the mattress. With Megadeath playing in the background all will be well my child. Go forth and copulate.

A classic quandry my dear fellow. Fear not though, for thoust is not the first to incur such perplexing junctures in life. Take into your employ our good friend Brother Dwayner. He will arrest your fall as you gently glide onto the Magical Mattress of Mirth, Merriment, and Masturbation. Wallowing in resplendent but musty down feathers, one can then proceed to drink one ale as Brother Dwayner guzzles the other as payment for his service, and ye can both toast to each other's good fortune.

Fuck off and die....no no no, I'm in sage soothsayer stealth mode today. Welcome to the thread of the oracle. What questions vex you my children? Ask and ye shall have the answers.

He bores me. I'd indolently saunter around the cage as he tried to pick up his belly from the sawdust caked floor and rush towards me as his gold medallions bounced from his chest to his face and slapped him silly. Meanwhile, his buxom bleach blond girlfriend would be rapping on the bars, threatening all kinds of bodily harm against me in between swigs of MD 20-20. No thanks. I think I'll watch him on Tough Guy on FX.

I know. Austin Powers calls it his "Inner Monologue"

Nevermind. Just found it! /gwee'do/ or /khwee'do/ Without qualification, Guido van Rossum (author of Python). Note that Guido answers to English /gwee'do/ but in Dutch it's /khwee'do/. Stellar! I've been called a lot worse in my day.

Can someone please explain to me the derogatory nature of Guido? I suspect it's some bigoted reference along the lines of spick and the dreaded "n" word but am not sure. Is it an outdated '70s colloquial term still in use in the mid-West primarily by mullet museum contenders and founding members of the Camaro fan club? Alas, I am not privy to such terminology.

One that you managed quite successfully to mis-spell. You bore me now because your well of wit dried up long ago, and your brain is more arid than the Gobi desert. Hence, you have tried to bridge the gap from mono-syllabic usage to multi-syllabic usage and have failed miserably. Some might say that's game set and match...guido.