archenemy

explosive humor

Ah, I feel better already.

You both are saying the same thing. But what I like about dinomyte's way of putting it is that he doesn't take the air of superiority tact. What pissed me off about Jim's post way back was just that--the psudo-holiness of the whole statement. I am glad Jim is active in politics, but to accuse others of apathy just because they don't do the same is ridiculous. I don't drive an SUV and I don't commute by bike. I don't get involved in politics that are connected with the current war(s). I am glad people like Jim are. I have chosen to put my time, energy, and money into other efforts. As I've mentioned on this site in the past, I spend a fair amount of effort working with the homeless--specificially active drug users who are homeless. I consider this group voiceless in our society, so I work with an organization that helps give them voice (as well as counseling, clean needles, hygiene kits, etc). I do so with a clean conscience knowing that folks like Jim are doing work on other issues that affect us all. To be judged by him, however, is a huge turnoff. He probably doesn't realize that in his passion for his cause he could be turning prospective allies away. That's a waste. I don't understand what good could possibly come out of trying to shame other people into seeing things from your point of view. It just doesn't work.

they spent all their money on weapons and let their people starve to death. western aid came pouring in for humantarian reasons - that's gratis, bud, not in exchange for kim-chee. Only 60% of the 1.1 billion dollars given to North Korea since 1995 was for food. The other 40% went through their energy commission in exchange for a promise to not produce nuclear anything. That ain't gratis. only 60% of 1.1 billion??!?! I'll take that any day...gratis anyway my original point was that NK spends their money on weapons, and then gets aid to support that habit. they choose to squander what little money they have, and let their people starve, and the west bails them out I agree with your point. Unfortunately, we do the same thing here; just with larger amounts of money.

Need that rotating pic of Paris here

they spent all their money on weapons and let their people starve to death. western aid came pouring in for humantarian reasons - that's gratis, bud, not in exchange for kim-chee. Only 60% of the 1.1 billion dollars given to North Korea since 1995 was for food. The other 40% went through their energy commission in exchange for a promise to not produce nuclear anything. That ain't gratis.

I want an infinite loop. Sounds like fun.

Who the hell answers a poll with "No Opinion"? If you don't have an opinion, don't answer the fucking poll.

You sure are. See you there.

Indeed. Easier in Index though.

Sell your ass and mine will follow.

When I was a kid, my dad gave me his down bag b/c I didn't have the money to buy one. It had been compressed in its little aqua green stuff sack since the early seventies--about ten or fifteen years. I cleaned it and aired it out. I still use it as a back up occasionally. I used his thermarest until it finally died the weekend before last . Stuff has a lot longer life span than we think it does...

Agreed. DRAFT: Charge each business $25,000 to submit a permit request--just like private folks have to pay $20 for a permit to get a couple of lousy cords. Same system, doesn't need much to run it.

whore

Watching angry climbers stab each other will pass the time...

Hopefully in hell.

I am going to make one of those goofy "grateful lists" Things I am grateful for: 1. I don't need to have a bigger ass.

I'll be there girlfriend!

What is it we're competing for again? I forget.

The right to a speedy fair trial is a different deal. Habeas Corpus only occurs after you have already been imprisoned in order to detirmine if you were imprisoned lawfully or not. It is meant to protect you against arbitrary and lawless state action. You can still be picked up and jailed for suspicion of anything regardless of this particular bill.

Thank you, I appreciate you sharing your expertise. The weather is too nice to end up in the hospital...

Answer: Posting in Spray

Yeah, she'll be an old maid at 31 and no one will want to take her on. Grandkids will be your revenge!

Our government has a clear history of imprisoning its citizens unlawfully when it feels threatened. Whether or not they put it in writing, they do it.

Thanks for the number, I will call. Appreciate all the advice!!!