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OT-The most dangerous person on the planet?
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So, the government should subsidize stupidity? A little liberal, don't
you think? No I think the Gubment should take care of American taxpayers woes 100% before they even think about anything else. Our govt is of the people and for the people here first. Joe |
"John Cairns" wrote in message http://www.newsmax.com/archives/arti...6/215754.shtml One might surmise that if the rest of the world thinks we're the most dangerous nation in the world, they wouldn't **** with us. One does not generally screw with a perceived bully. But judging from how the insurgents and those nations that would discredit the US continue to **** with us, my guess is that such rhetoric is just that: rhetoric. I wonder upon whom they'll call the next time a natural disaster clears a few villages off someone's map? Al Qaida? Max |
"John Cairns" wrote in message Funny you should mention the unprecedented heat wave in France, many feel that it is a symptom of global warming, and of course the US refused to sign the Kyoto protocol. Have you ever bothered to ask why the US refused to sign the Kyoto? I'm sure, in your anti-US-in-everything opinion it was simply to allow Bush's industrial buddies to continue to pollute, but that's not even close. Look it up. Max |
"Joe" wrote in message Paris is a **** hole, ever been there? I have...it sucks. One if the filthiest cities of its size. I found Bombay to be no worse. Max |
"John Cairns" wrote in message Yeah, it's tough when you go somewhere and they refuse to speak American! What language is that, John? We speak English here. Max |
OzOne wrote in message Bull****! Sure you weren't thinking of NYC during a garbage strike? NYC is typically cleaner than Paris. During the garbage strike, it resembled certain parts of Paris. Bombay is where they put the tube when they want to give the world an enema. Ever been there? Parts of it are quite nice, albeit some parts (which I've never visited by design) are pretty bad. Much of Paris is foul. I began to wonder if Paris had any trash/garbage pickup, or whether folks just dumped their crap out the windows. On my first visit there I tended to pick stuff up and look for non-existent trash containers. Soon I learned that it was a futile effort, there was so much refuse. That said, I love Paris for a wide variety of reason. Just wish they'd clean the place up now and then. Max |
OzOne wrote in message ... On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 05:26:00 GMT, "Maxprop" scribbled thusly: "John Cairns" wrote in message Yeah, it's tough when you go somewhere and they refuse to speak American! What language is that, John? We speak English here. Max Bwaaahahhahahahahahhahahahaaa! You call that English? Indeed. And what would "G'day" be? And here, mate means one's spouse, not one's asshole buddy. g Max |
I don't have to read this to know it's an article about
Hillary Clinton. "John Cairns" wrote http://www.newsmax.com/archives/arti...6/215754.shtml |
Who controls the press?
OzOne wrote Guess what Joe, there are over 10 million Muslims in the US, there are only 6 million Jews. |
OzOne wrote in message The idea is not to be called upon, That's easy for Oz, but not for the US. We always get called upon for aid. It goes with being the strongest, richest nation in the world. nor shamed into 'volunteering'. The US is never "shamed into volunteering." If you truly believe that, you know absolutely nothing about the US or its people. Much to my dismay, Oz has offered a billion dollars in tsunami relief....guess we can do without the hospitals and schools here.... A billion dollars doesn't go far these days. Won't even build a new wing on a hospital or a small elementary school. roads are covered, they've all been let out to private companies who recoup their costs with tolls that they increase annually. Your point? Isolationism? The US doesn't practice that, regardless of the attractiveness of the concept. We help the less fortunate for altruistic reasons--because it's the right thing to do. Max |
Bart Senior wrote: Who controls the press? OzOne wrote Guess what Joe, there are over 10 million Muslims in the US, there are only 6 million Jews. Guess what OZ, They are Americans first. Most likey 10 million smart Muslims. They got here as fast as they could eh..They know a good thing when they see it. The ones that hate us most likely could not get a visa and are ****ed and jelious. And why did you bring up the Jews? Joe |
OzOne wrote "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door" That used to be on the Statue of Liberty, it's now covered over with duct tape. Scotty |
OzOne wrote in message We volunteer before the request. So do we, actually. In fact, we're helping out in Indonesia despite the general antipathy toward us there. We've been asked to get the hell outta Dodge, er their country, in three weeks. To that, I think we replied, "you're welcome." Yeah, the US was shamed into putting another $400 million into their original offer of a paltry $35million The 35million dollar figure was offered up when the death toll reports were calling for roughly 25K killed and double that displaced and homeless. Last figure I heard is over 6 billion pledged. Ummm yeah, we help alright, a billion dollars is IMHO probably excessive from a nation of as few as 20 million when we are already struggling to provide the infrastructure required in a land as vast as Oz. . . . much of it wasteland with no significant inhabitation or agriculture. I saw a nighttime satellite photo of Oz recently, and there were lights around the perimeter, but almost none throughout the remaining 80% in the center. My comment about roads is directly related. Our Govt cannot find the dollars to build new highways here so they let out contracts for tollways, that way we pay not them. Yet, in their wisdom, they have found a way to donate twice as much to Tsunami relief as any other nation. Not according to the figures I've seen, but this is a moot point. Yes, I'm a little peeved at that attitude when my kids schools need to raise money to repair leaking roofs and toilets as funds are not available from Govt coffers. School infrastructure and non-academic programs are always the first to suffer. Same here. Max |
OzOne wrote in message Where were you, and when, for how long? We were only in Paris proper for three days. We toured much of France, including Bordeaux, the Alps, and some smaller towns along the Med. But Paris was far and away the filthiest place we saw. I've always found Paris clean and tidy..though the Metro could do with a brush up at times....but then again it carries massive numbers each day. The traffic, both auto and foot, was astonishing. That said, I love Paris for a wide variety of reason. Just wish they'd clean the place up now and then. Yep, it's easy to become immersed in the city. We stay at a place called the Hotel de Tourisme (sp) right near the Eiffel Tower / Champs de Mars We stayed with friends overlooking the Seine. Beautiful view, and nice, ma-pa restaurants nearby. Charming. Max |
OzOne wrote in message Did you drive in Paris at all? It makes your hair curl the first few hours until you realise that they actually drive well. Motorcycles. My stomach is still in knots. Yep, the palce we stay at is a short walk to the Tower, and then back to the centre of Paris. The Metro station is right across the road. That's how we initially found it many years ago, arrived in Paris at the Gare du Norde from the airport, dropped our bags in a locker and jumped on the metro. Got off when we thought we were somewhere near the centre of Paris and walked straight into the door of this charming little hotel. Booked a room, then back on the Metro to grab our bags. Been staying there ever since. Sounds nice in a quaint way. What I love about France in general is the quaintness of so many places, restaurants, hotels, shops, etc. Not much of the big, glitzy superstores and mega-palace hotels we have here. Size--small size--does matter, and it's what makes Europe in general so charming. Since we have friends in Paris who absolutely, positively would be hurt if we stayed anywhere but with them, the odds of us discovering a place like your hotel is remote. Max |
OzOne wrote in message Nope, sorry, US Govt has tossed in $350 million that they say is "initial" but they are pulling out as I type so I can't see it getting anywhere 6 billion. My source was local news, so it's naturally suspect. Like I saaid, a land as vaste...Ya still gotta put in Hospitals and Schools, sewer, roads ,airports,etc etc even if there might only be 1000 people in the isolated tow. You've gotta come out here and see for yourself, the view from space at night is very deceptive. We're planning a trip to Oz (not by the Yellow Brick Road, however) within the next year or two. Someone told me it's summer down there when it's winter here, which sounds appealing. g Yep, mainly because the Feds can cry that the States haven't handed over enough. Every gummint has its priorities. Sadly education isn't high on most lists. Max |
OzOne wrote in message On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 04:51:43 GMT, "Maxprop" scribbled thusly: Please don't follow the normal tourist routes. They all go to Cairns, Brisbane ,Sydney and Melbourne We do want to see the Sydney and at least one other city, but we're also planning to see wine country and Freemantle (or nearby) to do some sailing. with maybe a diversion into the centre to see Ayers Rock (hope I don't get struckk down for not calling it Uluru :-) ) That's what I know it as (OO-luh-ROO). And it's too touristy, despite the interesting way it was formed and the miles of continuous rock under ground that you can't see. They miss that charming cities like Adelaide, and the Barossa, Hunter Valleys and Western Australias beauty. I'm writing these down as we speak. Any other suggestions? Do plenty of research before you come here to get the very best of us. I bought a book on Ozzie culture and little-known places last month, but it was obviously written by an American tourist. I'm looking for a better treatise. We're planning on two weeks, but who knows--if we can't fit everything into that amount of time, we'll expand the trip. We were planning to spend some time in Hawaii, too, but that can be postponed for another time. Max |
OzOne wrote in message It's well worth not telling your friends that you're coming :-) Couldn't do that. He is like a brother to me. We get to 'live' in Paris and not just go to the touristy joints. We've been to Paris twice, and I still haven't seen the Eiffel Tower any closer than half a mile away. We really don't do any of the touristy stuff. None of our meals cost very much at the restaurants the locals frequent. The tourist spots rake one's wallet over the coals, so to speak. We'll be there again in 2006. Got two weeks booked in Lake Tahoe, then over to Paris to catch up with some friends there. Ah, Tahoe. Gorgeous place. I passed up buying a relatively inexpensive cottage in the hills overlooking the lake there about 25 years ago. Bad decision. Terrible decision. Max |
OzOne wrote in message The Tower is one thing you should do. Someday, perhaps, but no time so far. I'm sure it's worth it for the view. Bad move. I bought my place in Val d'Isere just before the prices went ballistic Hindsight is truly 20/20. I also passed on a condo in Breckenridge, my old hometown, for roughly 10% of its current worth. (sigh) Max |
OzOne wrote in message Maxxy, I'll make a list and post it. What month are you planning because up North is muggy and very hot in summer, and the Irukanji are about so swimming is a little risky. The plan is tentatively for late October or perhaps March. Suggestions? How is the sailing near Fremantle at those times? We don't plan to swim at all. I am deathly afraid of irukanji, mostly because they are so tiny and not easily seen, like the box jellyfish. We met a gent whose lovely spouse nearly died from contact with one. There is some evidence that they are present in small quantities off the Florida coast now. Max |
Maxprop wrote:
...Paris was far and away the filthiest place we saw. Filth is in the eye of the beholder. Having been recently to New Yawk Sitty and Paris, I can state absolutely that Paris is the cleaner of the two. Yep, it's easy to become immersed in the city. We stay at a place called the Hotel de Tourisme (sp) right near the Eiffel Tower / Champs de Mars You were right near the Palais de Chaillot, then. You should have gone into the maritime museum there. Amazing collection of sailing & seafaring stuff. DSK |
I have been through the maritime museum in paris. Great displays. I love
Napoleons Yacht. It is good to be emperor. Another really good one is the one we have in Newport News Virginia. Mundo "DSK" wrote in message ... Maxprop wrote: ...Paris was far and away the filthiest place we saw. Filth is in the eye of the beholder. Having been recently to New Yawk Sitty and Paris, I can state absolutely that Paris is the cleaner of the two. Yep, it's easy to become immersed in the city. We stay at a place called the Hotel de Tourisme (sp) right near the Eiffel Tower / Champs de Mars You were right near the Palais de Chaillot, then. You should have gone into the maritime museum there. Amazing collection of sailing & seafaring stuff. DSK |
may be interested in the maritime museum in barcelona
http://www.ihes.com/bcn/spanish/barc...me_museum.html just incredible. gf. "Mundo" wrote in message news:aiQKd.642$wM.392@trnddc05... I have been through the maritime museum in paris. Great displays. I love Napoleons Yacht. It is good to be emperor. Another really good one is the one we have in Newport News Virginia. Mundo |
Mundo wrote in message news:aiQKd.642$wM.392@trnddc05... I have been through the maritime museum in paris. Great displays. I love Napoleons Yacht. It is good to be emperor. Have they still got all those paintings showing French ships sinking British ones in all those battles that the French lost? |
Reminds me of when the news broke that the French deliberately sank the
Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrier. It was the first French navel victory in hundreds of years. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Edgar" wrote in message ... Mundo wrote in message news:aiQKd.642$wM.392@trnddc05... I have been through the maritime museum in paris. Great displays. I love Napoleons Yacht. It is good to be emperor. Have they still got all those paintings showing French ships sinking British ones in all those battles that the French lost? |
"Mundo" wrote
I have been through the maritime museum in paris. Great displays. I love Napoleons Yacht. It is good to be emperor. I bet so... I don't recall that one but I do remember Louis XIV's galley... it was in pretty good shape for a wooden boat it's age... I guess since he was the "Sun King" he had to have a power (rowing) boat, otherwise he'd have been the Wind King. Also they had a couple of very large models (30' or so... looked big enough to climb inside & sail) of ships-of-the-line. While they did not win at Trafalgar, they did win at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay (Admiral de Grasse, Battle of The Capes, look it up). Another thing I liked about that museum is both the tremendous span of time covered, literally over a thousand years... and the wide range of maritime interests. It's the only maritime museum I've been too that covered the history of port improvements as well as ships. ... Another really good one is the one we have in Newport News Virginia. Darn right! That's a great place, been there many times and volunteered some too. http://www.mariner.org/exhibitions/o...hib/index.php? gonefishiing wrote: may be interested in the maritime museum in barcelona http://www.ihes.com/bcn/spanish/barc...me_museum.html just incredible. Thanks for the link. Looks like a very cool place to visit. Since all the improvements to the waterfront for the Olympics, I'm kind of surprised Barcelona wasn't higher in the running for the next America's Cup venue. But then Marseille is closer to Switzerland ;) Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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