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Yes, I find JayB's continued insistence that Europe is a monolith devoid of invention, innovation and science compared to the rest of the world because of their draconian taxation and social practices terribly amusing, not to mention counter to fact. As for "trajectory" one need only compare Europe relative to S. America and Africa to see who the real losers have been in the last 6 decades. I missed the relative dearth of invention serving as the thrust of his argument. and why only go back 6 decades?

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go

How funny--that was two totally different reactions to what you wrote!!!!!!!!

You should write a book. I think a lot of people would appreciate learning about our economics as they apply to the issues that the general public thinks/talks about and the issues that affect them. Your language is accessible as well as personable.

Can't get anything by you.

I am pretty sure Ministry said that too.

It only proves there are a lot of loose women around. Stop yer bitchen and get out there man.

He's got a really good singing voice.

Very sorry to hear about your friend. Also very sorry to watch the demise of what was a great town over the last ten years. RIP

Got to admit though, Masters of Stone V rocks. Best climbing video ever.

True!

That would make Condi Shera

In what way does the $7-9 billion an month we're blowing on Iraq constitute crisis spending? A crisis of our own making, perhaps. I am afraid that all our crisis are of our own making.

Too true, too true

and warm artichoks

Back after a week away. My apologies if I sounded a bit strident when I was "discussing" this with whoever back a few pages, and my apparent lack of clarity. My annoyance, yes, is with most folks who complain but do nothing. But I did not mean to imply that political action was the end all. Voluenteer - at something - anything, where you think you can make even a small difference. That was my point. Cheers. And for lending a hand the way you choose. I could not agree with you more. Hope you enjoyed your week off.

quadrotyping, I believe. You know, if anyone's looking for a cause with some immediate, American-style gratification, we do have an election coming up. Canvassing to bring out infrequent voters will decide this one, as always. Plus, you can always continue the debate with your canvassing partner in between having various doors slammed in your face. It's fun! Anyone interested in getting infrequent voters to cast their ballots for the Dems in the Ballard area, PM me. We can use all the help we can get. Hot, latinas welcome. Free copy of "Hegemony or Survival" to the one who gets the most infrequent voters to the polls. Sweet, now we know which one you are. Chauvinist.

Thanks for the clarification. When I have time to read nine pages of this shit I'll get back to you. I always love to discuss torture. Oh, and welcome to the site. Alien.

It rubs the lotion on its skin

I guess it's either that or revolution

Not any more, you can now use the new nanoparticle sensors to separate out anything. *Gasp* On God's day?

Funny, I never had anyone say no to a hummer...

Uh, just to be clear, I accused others of apathy, not Jim. Specific use of the word Apathy not necessary to understand the crux of the comments he made I called bullshit on that. Whether or not you think protest is an effective way to change things, its a damn important constitutional right that has played a major role in some pretty positive change in this country. Pissing all over the right to protest is, to me, like pissing all over the American flag, and that, well, pissed me off. Did I piss on the right to protest? I think you are touchy enough to be defending something I did not attack It's interesting that when the Right gets pissed, they're called 'tough', but when the Left gets pissed, they're called 'self righteous'. Well, I consider myself a (true) conservative, so I'm not sure where I stand in the American political spectrum anymore...probably somewhere out beyond the orbit of Pluto or Sedna or whatever that new non-planet is called. Who cares? I really don't give a shit if you are conservative, liberal, or alien I do have a problem with apathy, but I don't have one bit of a problem with folks choosing to make different contributions than I do. Sorta echos the whole "I'm glad someone is out there standing up for my rights while I speak up for others" idea in my comment, eh? I also have a problem with criticizing somebody just because their trying to make a difference. That's not self righteous, that's just trying to get involved. Please reread: I was bothered by the whole "What are YOU doing to better the place" thing. I was bothered by the fact there was no space in the previous comments for the fact that people DO contribute in their own ways. Finally, I have a problem with reading intent or content in someone's message that just isn't there. You mean like the pissing on protesters thing? If you're going to respond to somebody, emotionally, factually, or otherwise, read what they actually wrote. Pidgeonholing somebody with the Leftie/Rightie schtick is like trying to carve The David with a chainsaw. Then why pigeonhole yourself as a (true) conservative?

This evening will be great. Bring the keg. Just kidding; I'll PM you with directions.

I have some huge tarps. I am not going to the R-up, but someone can come by my shack in Ballard and get them from me. They are huge. Really big.