G W Bush...

[winner]

Sorry -- thought I noted some missing posts that had been briefly on previously. Withdraw my comment, and appreciate objectivity.

[john hd]

Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

I think it's great we have a forum where we can do this. I am on another car-enthusiast forum where it is all business, and as a result you never get to know anyone over there. Over here we talk openly, and get to see each other as real people with real concerns. This discussion has been very interesting, and I've disagreed with some folks, but it doesn't mean we're not friends anymore. That's pretty cool.

stef,

ya couldn't of said it better!

it is after all politics, not life! i enjoy the spirited discussions here.

is is kinda like an argument over argosy vs. airstream. but, we can save that for a whole different thread!

john

[85MH325]

I agree wholeheartedly...

Despite the fact that I'm an opinionated loudmouth (no testimonials necessary), and that john hd and silvertwinkie are inveterate Republicans, we are all good friends and (in spite of their political shortcomings), we always have a great time when we can get together!

Roger

[norbert]

last time i looked in the mirror,,,,,my butt was a little on the red side.....

norby

[Silvertwinkie]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

I agree wholeheartedly...

Despite the fact that I'm an opinionated loudmouth (no testimonials necessary), and that john hd and silvertwinkie are inveterate Republicans, we are all good friends and (in spite of their political shortcomings), we always have a great time when we can get together!

Roger

Like I said before Roger, admitting your a Democrat is the first step toward recovery.

[Hippo]

We got some emails from the troops in Iraq. Some said they live in huts that hold 4 people, others live in trailers. Power is 220 or 240V. Some have lights, heat etc and others have no heat no lights. We are sending more personal care items to any soldier in iraq. Most said anything to remind them of home raises moral. Many of them only get one meal a day. Bottled water taste terrible. They ask for jello , socks, jerky, snacks, books, AA batteries, CD's, toothpaste, brushes, round paint brushes to clean firearms, sunglasses, females would like skin cream, bars of soap, males would like razors, other grooming items. Their are no PX's or stores to buy items that are commmon place in America. Every month the wife and I send items by mail. The Post Office has new flat rate boxes that cost $7.70 to send 70#. They are free at the PO website.
In Washington State the Elephant's are still fighting the Donkey's over the Governor election. Now for the courts to decide. They will probably drag it out for a long time!

[85MH325]

Disclaimer: I'm not making a political statement here... I'm not Bush-Bashing, nor am I supporting the ACLU. I just recieved this link via email and thought I'd pass it on. It IS thought-provoking...

Check this out! Make sure your sound is on.

http://www.aclu.org/pizza/

Roger

[norbert]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Disclaimer: I'm not making a political statement here... I'm not Bush-Bashing, nor am I supporting the ACLU. I just recieved this link via email and thought I'd pass it on. It IS thought-provoking...

Check this out! Make sure your sound is on.

http://www.aclu.org/pizza/

Roger

do do do do do do do do.......
oh no! watch out for the black helicopters!.......

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by norbert

last time i looked in the mirror,,,,,my butt was a little on the red side.....

norby

Oh, no Steve... not you too... not to the Dark Side of the Force....

Roger

[drcharles2]

Having not mastered the "quote" feature yet, I noted that Roger (85h325) described Silvertwinkie and JohnHD as 'inveterate....but still good friends'.

It appears that this thread has moved away from vitriol and rancor towards civility and many other words that I don't know. My best grade ever received from Mrs. McGranahan in ninth grade English was a C-, so I found it necessary to look up the adjective, inveterate. Turns out it is the diminutive of "inverse vertebrate" which literally defined is, 'a subphylum with segmented spinal column, distinct, well differentiated head, reversed in nature and order'.

That's good enough for me. Sure, I made that up, and yes, we all know that lying is unacceptable, but sometimes you just have to make up the truth. Who needs Webster and the Oxford English dictionary ?

I've only met one of the above face-to-face (the Silvertwinkie), but I would trust JohnHD, Silvertwinkie, 85H325, the cart-wheeling Janet, stephroberts, EdieG, maxandgeorgia, jcanavera, and several others to do any of the following;
a) back my trailer into a tight space
b) walk my dogs, ReWind and WrongWay while we're away
c) take our card and pin number to the atm to get some walking around cash

The forum is a metaphorical breath of fresh air in a world that is otherwise enveloped in an aura of rotten farts. At least here it isn't necessary to always...always... hold your nose.

Call me a naive optimist, but you
can't fool the dogs.

Dr. C.

[Hippo]

Roger,
It's 1984 remember the movie about this! These things have been coming slowly. Lat time I was at the bank afriend bought an item from me. I wanted to cash the check and the bank person said they had to deposit it and them give me the cash. Even to get a MO from the bank involves a deposit. Big Brother is watching. Also Check 21 laws are in effect.

[norbert]

Originally Posted by 85MH325

Oh, no Steve... not you too... not to the Dark Side of the Force....

Roger

may the schwartz be with you.........

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by drcharles2

Having not mastered the "quote" feature yet, I noted that Roger (85h325) described Silvertwinkie and JohnHD as 'inveterate....but still good friends'.

It appears that this thread has moved away from vitriol and rancor towards civility and many other words that I don't know. My best grade ever received from Mrs. McGranahan in ninth grade English was a C-, so I found it necessary to look up the adjective, inveterate. Turns out it is the diminutive of "inverse vertebrate" which literally defined is, 'a subphylum with segmented spinal column, distinct, well differentiated head, reversed in nature and order'.

That's good enough for me. Sure, I made that up, and yes, we all know that lying is unacceptable, but sometimes you just have to make up the truth. Who needs Webster and the Oxford English dictionary ?

The forum is a metaphorical breath of fresh air in a world that is otherwise enveloped in an aura of rotten farts. At least here it isn't necessary to always...always... hold your nose.

Call me a naive optimist, but you
can't fool the dogs.

Dr. C.

Heavy sigh... THANK you Dr. C.

My appologies... herewith, from Dictionary.com:

in·vet·er·ate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-vtr-t)
adj.

1. Firmly and long established; deep-rooted: inveterate preferences.

vit·ri·ol ( P ) Pronunciation Key (vtr-l, -l)
n.
2. Bitterly abusive feeling or expression.

ran·cor ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rngkr)
n.
Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will. See Synonyms at enmity.

mo·ron ( P ) Pronunciation Key (môrn, mr-)
n.

1. A stupid person; a dolt; ex.: Pres. George W. Bush.

Did I miss any?

Roger

[john hd]

well....

there you go again roger!

how do you explain W's college grades being better than kerry's?

does that make john kerry a "super moron" ??

john

ps, thanks for the nice words Dr. C!!

[Chas]

Christ Almighty, I cannot believe this thread!!

Excuse me for thinking but the the mods need to be spanked. Leave for a year or so and come back to find crap like this. This country is plenty divided the way it is, even with the shrubs "mandate" so why not leave just a little bit of our sanity intact, Airstream Forums that is.

[Silvertwinkie]

Originally Posted by Chas

Christ Almighty, I cannot believe this thread!!

Excuse me for thinking but the the mods need to be spanked. Leave for a year or so and come back to find crap like this. This country is plenty divided the way it is, even with the shrubs "mandate" so why not leave just a little bit of our sanity intact, Airstream Forums that is.

The joys of an adult conversation in the off topic section....and I agree, we are a passionate bunch!

As far as I'm concerned, the mods did a great job of hands off where appropriate as did the participants, keeping it civil.

[Stefrobrts]

What's the matter, Chas, got a problem with free speech? I think we're all grown up here, and can handle a little debate.

[Over59]

Actually it's been dead for three weeks. Sleeping dogs, ect

[Silvertwinkie]

Originally Posted by Over59

Actually it's been dead for three weeks. Sleeping dogs, ect

Nothing here is really dead....I mean, I've seen some fished from the disposal, recycled years from the last post for more than it's worth.

[Porky Pig]

Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

Nothing here is really dead....

Then how do explain that weird smell?