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"John H" wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:07:15 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:59:57 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Just look at what happened right here. Harry and the plum questioning whether and how much individuals did or didn't give to help the folks in Haiti, as though it's any of their business. -- America needs Obamacare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask or slammer's hemorrhoids.. John H Please show me where I questioned how much someone did or didn't give. You're a liar... that's nothing new. You're so sickeningly innocent... "Well, we know you're certainly not going to show up... doubtful you'll make a financial contribution either. I'm sure you have limited means, but even a dollar or three would help." What I give or don't give is none of your business. Make your own donation and hush. As I said, I didn't question how much you did or didn't give. I offered a suggestion. I don't care what you do. You're not qualified to tell me to "hush." Hey bitch. HUSH |
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On Jan 15, 8:05*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:07:15 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message . .. On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:59:57 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Just look at what happened right here. Harry and the plum questioning whether and how much individuals did or didn't give to help the folks in Haiti, as though it's any of their business. -- America needs Obamacare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask or slammer's hemorrhoids.. John H Please show me where I questioned how much someone did or didn't give. You're a liar... that's nothing new. You're so sickeningly innocent... "Well, we know you're certainly not going to show up... doubtful you'll make a financial contribution either. I'm sure you have limited means, but even a dollar or three would help." What I give or don't give is none of your business. Make your own donation and hush. As I said, I didn't question how much you did or didn't give. I offered a suggestion. I don't care what you do. You're not qualified to tell me to "hush." -- Nom=de=Plume No, D"plume. You suggested with a hint of foresight that he would not be contributing anything to any charities, nor would he be going to Haiti to lend humanitarian assistance. And your independent thought is true. You are not average so he is not qualified to tell you to "hush." |
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On Jan 15, 7:06*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Talk to the others here who are trying to do that.. -- Nom=de=Plume No one here is trying to make this crisis "political" That is what politicians are for. |
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On Jan 14, 2:02*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"Jack" wrote in message ... On Jan 14, 11:04 am, Loogypicker wrote: On Jan 14, 2:10 am, wrote: On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:56:46 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:55:39 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: I believe one of the US ships is going to leave for Haiti shortly. We are sending a hospital ship and the carrier Carl Vincent with a bunch of helicopters. I think they also should send a cruise ship or two to evacuate all the foreigners. The airport is still basically down although they are still taking some flights. I was thinking that they should send a cruise ship also, but not for evacuation necessarily nor at first. I believe cruise ships volunteered during Katrina... if I'm remembering that right. Actually these Haitians are more resourceful than the people in NOLA. And they are getting aid quicker to Haiti than they did in NOLA The leaders of Haiti are smarter than the leaders of NOLA were. *Plus there's no pesky federal law concerning state's rights to be obeyed by the feds in this case. Yeah, their building code laws/enforcement are top-notch. -- Nom=de=Plume D'Plume. What does emergency relief have to do with building code laws? |
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"TopBassDog" wrote in message
... On Jan 14, 2:02 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jack" wrote in message ... On Jan 14, 11:04 am, Loogypicker wrote: On Jan 14, 2:10 am, wrote: On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:56:46 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:55:39 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: I believe one of the US ships is going to leave for Haiti shortly. We are sending a hospital ship and the carrier Carl Vincent with a bunch of helicopters. I think they also should send a cruise ship or two to evacuate all the foreigners. The airport is still basically down although they are still taking some flights. I was thinking that they should send a cruise ship also, but not for evacuation necessarily nor at first. I believe cruise ships volunteered during Katrina... if I'm remembering that right. Actually these Haitians are more resourceful than the people in NOLA. And they are getting aid quicker to Haiti than they did in NOLA The leaders of Haiti are smarter than the leaders of NOLA were. Plus there's no pesky federal law concerning state's rights to be obeyed by the feds in this case. Yeah, their building code laws/enforcement are top-notch. -- Nom=de=Plume D'Plume. What does emergency relief have to do with building code laws? What planet do you live on? -- Nom=de=Plume |
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"TopBassDog" wrote in message
... On Jan 15, 8:05 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:07:15 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message . .. On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:59:57 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Just look at what happened right here. Harry and the plum questioning whether and how much individuals did or didn't give to help the folks in Haiti, as though it's any of their business. -- America needs Obamacare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask or slammer's hemorrhoids.. John H Please show me where I questioned how much someone did or didn't give. You're a liar... that's nothing new. You're so sickeningly innocent... "Well, we know you're certainly not going to show up... doubtful you'll make a financial contribution either. I'm sure you have limited means, but even a dollar or three would help." What I give or don't give is none of your business. Make your own donation and hush. As I said, I didn't question how much you did or didn't give. I offered a suggestion. I don't care what you do. You're not qualified to tell me to "hush." -- Nom=de=Plume No, D"plume. You suggested with a hint of foresight that he would not be contributing anything to any charities, nor would he be going to Haiti to lend humanitarian assistance. No Mr. Woof. I stand by my comment. And your independent thought is true. You are not average so he is not qualified to tell you to "hush." You're on a rant, but continue. -- Nom=de=Plume |
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"TopBassDog" wrote in message
... On Jan 15, 7:06 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Talk to the others here who are trying to do that.. -- Nom=de=Plume No one here is trying to make this crisis "political" That is what politicians are for. Who brought up Obama's "agenda"? -- Nom=de=Plume |
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On Jan 15, 9:55*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"TopBassDog" wrote in message ... On Jan 14, 2:02 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jack" wrote in message ... On Jan 14, 11:04 am, Loogypicker wrote: On Jan 14, 2:10 am, wrote: On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:56:46 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:55:39 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: I believe one of the US ships is going to leave for Haiti shortly. We are sending a hospital ship and the carrier Carl Vincent with a bunch of helicopters. I think they also should send a cruise ship or two to evacuate all the foreigners. The airport is still basically down although they are still taking some flights. I was thinking that they should send a cruise ship also, but not for evacuation necessarily nor at first. I believe cruise ships volunteered during Katrina... if I'm remembering that right. Actually these Haitians are more resourceful than the people in NOLA. And they are getting aid quicker to Haiti than they did in NOLA The leaders of Haiti are smarter than the leaders of NOLA were. Plus there's no pesky federal law concerning state's rights to be obeyed by the feds in this case. Yeah, their building code laws/enforcement are top-notch. -- Nom=de=Plume D'Plume. What does emergency relief have to do with building code laws? What planet do you live on? -- Nom=de=Plume Interesting that you should ask, for it is one unfamiliar to you, D'Plume. It's called "Earth." |
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On Jan 15, 9:56*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"TopBassDog" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 8:05 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:07:15 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "John H" wrote in message . .. On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:59:57 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote: On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Just look at what happened right here. Harry and the plum questioning whether and how much individuals did or didn't give to help the folks in Haiti, as though it's any of their business. -- America needs Obamacare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask or slammer's hemorrhoids.. John H Please show me where I questioned how much someone did or didn't give.. You're a liar... that's nothing new. You're so sickeningly innocent... "Well, we know you're certainly not going to show up... doubtful you'll make a financial contribution either. I'm sure you have limited means, but even a dollar or three would help." What I give or don't give is none of your business. Make your own donation and hush. As I said, I didn't question how much you did or didn't give. I offered a suggestion. I don't care what you do. You're not qualified to tell me to "hush." -- Nom=de=Plume No, D"plume. You suggested with a hint of foresight that he would not be contributing anything to any charities, nor would he be going to Haiti to lend humanitarian assistance. No Mr. Woof. I stand by my comment. Actually, my name is Nofinger, but if you wish to call me Woof, that's totally acceptable. And your independent thought is true. You are not average so he is not qualified to tell you to "hush." You're on a rant, but continue. -- Nom=de=Plume You are confusing me with someone else, D'Plume. I have no rant. But if you wish to believe that I do have a rant, then that is perfectly acceptable as well, because you have proven you are not average. |
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On Jan 15, 9:57*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"TopBassDog" wrote in message ... On Jan 15, 7:06 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message .... On Jan 15, 2:47 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Tim" wrote in message .... On Jan 15, 12:10 pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message .. . On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:59:29 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:54 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: According to Brian Williams, there is no functioning government in Haiti. I suppose they were pretty bad before and I imagine that was not helped when a significant number of the bureaucrats are missing since their building went down. I suspect the rapid response may have something to do with the number of Haitians in this country (close to a half million) and a lot are in swing states. That's completely ridiculous and racist. It's about people dying, while Rush sits on his thumbs and proclaims it's an Obama ploy and don't give money to help them. It may be ridiculous but hardly racist since both groups of victims are predominantly black. As though that's the reason Obama responded with dispatch. Like I said.... You are the only one who brought up race. If this was in Memphis he would be reacting quickly too. They are all trying to say this is no Katrina and Obama is finally getting a chance to do something he can succeed at where Bush failed. "Finally getting a chance"??? Any president would act without regard to where or the color of their skin. Even Bush reacted, albeit slowly. You said, ""redominantly black." Those are your words not mine. My only thought about the political power of the Haitians is how the Florida pols are acting. We have the largest Haitian population in the US here and that is not lost on Bill Nelson. (Our D senator). They would really like to replace LeMieux, the Martinez seat filler, with another D. Political power has nothing to do with it. This isn't a political issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Every international issue is political. Or, that's what it turns out to be.... Perhaps, but in this case we're talking primarily about humanitarian aid. -- Nom=de=Plume- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And just watch. It will turn political. Talk to the others here who are trying to do that.. -- Nom=de=Plume No one here is trying to make this crisis "political" That is what politicians are for. Who brought up Obama's "agenda"? -- Nom=de=Plume "Not I!" Said the big bad Woof. |
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