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Should we support any of them? Can we continue to get along in the world without supporting some oppressive regimes? It's the ignorance of the general population that irks me. Some of the most outspoken critics act like Iran is the only bad country out there.

That's about the stupidest, most ignorant comment you've made to date. Pot, meet kettle

Everyone is free to criticize. I'm not suggesting otherwise. It's the way that he has been singled out as a bad guy that I think is silly. He is no worse than other people the US is on good terms with.

If ignorance was a reason to blacklist a person... I still like that he has the chutzpah to stand up to the US. The best part was when he asked to visit Ground Zero. I don't think it's chutzpah so much as active contempt. He's clearly concluded that they can play hardball in Iraq and elsewhere, toy with nuclear inpsectors indefinitely, openly call for the destruction of Israel, crank up the repression within Iran, etc - so long as he reads from the right script when addressing a Western audience, within which there's a substantial bloc who will be prepared to overlook these minor indiscretions if he does so. Exhibit A: "Why I Have A Little Crush on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by sallykohn Sun Sep 23, 2007 at 05:50:02 AM PDT I know I'm a Jewish lesbian and he'd probably have me killed. But still, the guy speaks some blunt truths about the Bush Administration that make me swoon... Okay, I admit it. Part of it is that he just looks cuddly. Possibly cuddly enough to turn me straight. I think he kind of looks like Kermit the Frog. Sort of. With smaller eyes. But that’s not all… I want to be very clear. There are certainly many things about Ahmadinejad that I abhor — locking up dissidents, executing of gay folks, denying the fact of the Holocaust, potentially adding another dangerous nuclear power to the world and, in general, stifling democracy. Even still, I can’t help but be turned on by his frank rhetoric calling out the horrors of the Bush Administration and, for that matter, generations of US foreign policy preceding...." http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/9/23/83652/6735 It would appear that his contempt is well founded. As far as free speech is concerned - Mr. Ahmedinejad, unlike his countrymen - is free to say whatever he wishes in Iran. Even if there were no institutions in the US willing to host him, neither his freedom to do so or his ability to extend his message to any audience of his choosing would be compromised in the least. If some institution chooses to host him, as Columbia has done - I have no problem with them doing so, but any such institution that does so should recognize that the freedom of speech which they are ostensibly promoting also extends to those who are critical of their decision to provide a venue for Ahmedinejad, what he represents, and the platform that such an appearance presents for him to further political aspirations that are fundamentally at odds with both the freedoms the values which are encoded in the First Amendment. I don't think he is a nice guy. But neither is Putin, the Saudi royal family, or any number of current international leaders. Why single Ahmadinejad out when many others are recieved with open arms? It's because of a perceived link to the 9-11 attacks. It's because our administration doesn't like him.

That's why I thought it funny. NY, NY said security was the issue, but I'm sure it's more to do with the fact that he is openly hostile to the US.

I like the Grivel Air Tech Evo. The BD Raven Pro and the Venom are good too. With a little file work, any of the Grivel axes will do. The regular raven does not perform well because it has a cast head making the pick thicker than that of forged heads.

If ignorance was a reason to blacklist a person... I still like that he has the chutzpah to stand up to the US. The best part was when he asked to visit Ground Zero. He's deposed bin Laden as head of al-Qaeda now? WOW! Huh?

If ignorance was a reason to blacklist a person... I still like that he has the chutzpah to stand up to the US. The best part was when he asked to visit Ground Zero.

That is a sorry-assed limp-wristed thing to do. I'm having difficulty understanding the outrage at having Imakabob speak at Columbia. He isn't an international criminal. He isn't actively at war against the US. He openly criticizes the US and thinks that our administration is fucking things up. So what. This country was founded on disagreement and now we choke on it.

Because everyone needs pictures of roadkill around. A couple of my friends stop and take pictures with roadkill every chance they get. A recent trip to Montana had them very busy.

Damn those jihadi squirrels!

I bet he went out like a popcorn kernel

Don't talk about my sister like that asshole.

Camp at a turnout along the road. It's fish and wildlife land, and is legal so long as you have a permit. I recall a big turnout about two miles past the bend on the left (river) side of the road.

FYI - All of the cracks are steep at Tieton. It makes for good climbing, but the ratings seem a little stiff.

Tieton is a really good place for cracks. Paul's Jam is a really good .8 (hands). There was really good .9 to the left, but I don't remember the name. There is also MX, a .10a (fingers) that is harder than Orange Sunshine.

That sounds dirty

Oh Snap!

It definitely won't be me. I am not participating. Who really cares what you think about marketing, viral or otherwise? Your behavior will drive other legitimate companies away. If you don't like their strategy, don't participate. Quit being such an ass.

A legitimate business pops on to CC.com offering free shit and all you can do is be a twat? WTF?

I really like adjustables, but I rarely weight my daisy. Russian aiders make it a lot easier to hold yourself up without dealing with daisy tension. I start using tension on the daisies when it gets over 90 degrees.

No, butthead. It is climbing related because I am Pogrom. Normally, Pogrom does not need to explain his actions to the likes of you, but because Pogrom is feeling escpecially charitable and nice today, Pogrom will. Leave now, Pogrom is tired of you oops

I've given quite a few Kiva gifts now. That's because I'm a card-carrying bleeding heart liberal.

get rid of the period (.) at the end