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Bush's pals get New Orleans reconstruction contracts
It's amazing how Bush first screwed things up and NOW his buddies are
profiting: http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/09/...eut/index.html Companies with ties to the Bush White House and the former head of FEMA are clinching some of the administration's first disaster relief and reconstruction contracts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. At least two major corporate clients of lobbyist Joe Allbaugh, President Bush's former campaign manager and a former head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have already been tapped to start recovery work along the battered Gulf Coast. One is Shaw Group Inc. and the other is Halliburton Co. subsidiary Kellogg Brown and Root. Vice President Dick Cheney is a former head of Halliburton jesus CHRIST is there ANYTHING bush won't use to his political advantage? what's next? you can only buy body bags from white house approved suppliers? --------------------------- to see who "wf3h" is, go to "qrz.com" and enter 'wf3h' in the field |
"Bob" wrote in message One is Shaw Group Inc. and the other is Halliburton Co. subsidiary Kellogg Brown and Root. Vice President Dick Cheney is a former head of Halliburton jesus CHRIST is there ANYTHING bush won't use to his political advantage? what's next? you can only buy body bags from white house approved suppliers? Let's review: they expedited the process, and tapped the best in the business to start the recovery right now. What would you suggest? Perhaps a nine-month competitive bidding process, with Congressional oversight to ensure that at least 19% of the contracts go to minority owned firms, regardless of qualification? Yuh, that would work good!! |
On Sun, 11 Sep 2005 02:29:04 +0000, OlBlueEyes wrote:
HAL/KBR are the best in the business at what they do. They completed their contracts following the first Iraq war ahead of schedule and under budget. Help me out here, how does one come in under budget on a cost plus contract? When it's taxpayer money at stake, "better, cheaper, quicker" ends the debate for me. |
On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 23:07:59 -0400, John Gaquin wrote:
Let's review: they expedited the process, and tapped the best in the business to start the recovery right now. What would you suggest? Perhaps a nine-month competitive bidding process, with Congressional oversight to ensure that at least 19% of the contracts go to minority owned firms, regardless of qualification? Yuh, that would work good!! Damn, and all these years I thought competition was the root of capitalism strength. |
"thunder" wrote in message Damn, and all these years I thought competition was the root of capitalism strength. Generally speaking, it is; but in extreme scenarios there are compelling reasons to make the process move quickly by overriding the bid procedure. Of course, you already knew this. |
Damn, and all these years I thought competition was the root of
capitalism strength. hmmm, I suppose they could have let Burger King bid on it. |
OlBlueEyes wrote: They completed their contracts following the first Iraq war ahead of schedule and under budget. Sheesh, you're stupid!!!! Haliburton's contract was COST PLUS! So, how could it possibly be under budget???? When it's taxpayer money at stake, "better, cheaper, quicker" ends the debate for me. Again, cost plus project, so how was it cheaper? |
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote in message ... Sometimes Harry, it isn't even worth discussing with you. You missed the point entirely. Tom, now you understand why I infrequently visit this newsgroup. I like Harry and have enjoyed many discussions, laughs and debates with him. But, he has developed a myopic viewpoint and obsession since Bush became POTUS and it gets under your skin sometimes. Politics is politics and does not belong in a boating newsgroup. But, I'd still buy him a beer. Eisboch |
Harry Krause wrote in message ... Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. Red Stripe? I'll hafta to look for that. I'm a Sam Adams guy myself, even named our new family member, a black Lab puppy, "Samuel Adams". Anyway, I'll find the Red Stripe and have it cold in the event you every get up this way, or down that way during the winter. Eisboch |
Harry,
That was not a complement. "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: Shortwave Sportfishing wrote in message ... Sometimes Harry, it isn't even worth discussing with you. You missed the point entirely. Tom, now you understand why I infrequently visit this newsgroup. I like Harry and have enjoyed many discussions, laughs and debates with him. But, he has developed a myopic viewpoint and obsession since Bush became POTUS and it gets under your skin sometimes. Politics is politics and does not belong in a boating newsgroup. But, I'd still buy him a beer. Eisboch Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. -- - - - George W. Bush, our hero! President Bush makes Benedict Arnold look like Mother Teresa. This signature was made by SigChanger. You can find SigChanger at: http://www.phranc.nl/ |
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... Harry Krause wrote in message ... Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. Red Stripe? I'll hafta to look for that. I'm a Sam Adams guy myself, even named our new family member, a black Lab puppy, "Samuel Adams". Anyway, I'll find the Red Stripe and have it cold in the event you every get up this way, or down that way during the winter. Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? |
Sam Adams has gone well beyond being a micro brewer, but they have managed
to keep a quality beer with flavor. Except for some of the real micro brewers who truly brew specialty beers) I find Sam Adams one of the better beers on the market. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Harry Krause wrote in message ... Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. Red Stripe? I'll hafta to look for that. I'm a Sam Adams guy myself, even named our new family member, a black Lab puppy, "Samuel Adams". Anyway, I'll find the Red Stripe and have it cold in the event you every get up this way, or down that way during the winter. Eisboch |
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:30:58 -0400, "Bert Robbins" wrote: "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Harry Krause wrote in message ... Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. Red Stripe? I'll hafta to look for that. I'm a Sam Adams guy myself, even named our new family member, a black Lab puppy, "Samuel Adams". Anyway, I'll find the Red Stripe and have it cold in the event you every get up this way, or down that way during the winter. Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Harry's? Nope! |
Starbuck's wrote in message ... Except for some of the real micro brewers who truly brew specialty beers) I find Sam Adams one of the better beers on the market. Yabut ... Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Eisboch |
Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. Eisboch |
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
Eisboch,
Neither . ; ) I have found some great pubs with a wide variety of draft beers made by real microbrewers. If I am at the average bar, Sam Adams is normally available, the Lager has a decent hoppy flavor. If you ever get a chance to taste Sam Adams XXX Bock, it has a great taste. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Starbuck's wrote in message ... Except for some of the real micro brewers who truly brew specialty beers) I find Sam Adams one of the better beers on the market. Yabut ... Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Eisboch |
PS - I tried the Sam Adams Light, and it might have better flavor than the
average light, but it still taste like a light. "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Starbuck's wrote in message ... Except for some of the real micro brewers who truly brew specialty beers) I find Sam Adams one of the better beers on the market. Yabut ... Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Eisboch |
Paul Revere?
"Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
We have a winner!
Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
Not fact, face!
"Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... We have a winner! Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
Politically I don't agree with Harry, and although I'm not an alcohol
drinker, but I'd do a 7 up or Pepsi with Harry any day! - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Eisboch wrote: Shortwave Sportfishing wrote in message ... Sometimes Harry, it isn't even worth discussing with you. You missed the point entirely. Tom, now you understand why I infrequently visit this newsgroup. I like Harry and have enjoyed many discussions, laughs and debates with him. But, he has developed a myopic viewpoint and obsession since Bush became POTUS and it gets under your skin sometimes. Politics is politics and does not belong in a boating newsgroup. But, I'd still buy him a beer. Eisboch Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. -- |
Paul Revere was a silversmith who loved to brew beer?
"Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... We have a winner! Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
No. If they put Sm's picture on the label then they wouldn't sell any beer!
"Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere was a silversmith who loved to brew beer? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... We have a winner! Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
I can think of many things I would prefer to do than have a beer with Harry.
I could wax my car, clean the sink traps, or have my nails pulled out by the roots, they all would be more enjoyable. ; ) "Tim" wrote in message ups.com... Politically I don't agree with Harry, and although I'm not an alcohol drinker, but I'd do a 7 up or Pepsi with Harry any day! - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Eisboch wrote: Shortwave Sportfishing wrote in message ... Sometimes Harry, it isn't even worth discussing with you. You missed the point entirely. Tom, now you understand why I infrequently visit this newsgroup. I like Harry and have enjoyed many discussions, laughs and debates with him. But, he has developed a myopic viewpoint and obsession since Bush became POTUS and it gets under your skin sometimes. Politics is politics and does not belong in a boating newsgroup. But, I'd still buy him a beer. Eisboch Why thank you. My current brand is Red Stripe, but I won't turn down a Corona or a Montelo. -- |
I had to check it out to see how ugly ole Sam was. Here is a great portrait
of Sam. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration...rs/adams_s.htm "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... No. If they put Sm's picture on the label then they wouldn't sell any beer! "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere was a silversmith who loved to brew beer? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... We have a winner! Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
http://mag.rochester.edu/learn/teach...pleyRevere.jpg
This is a picture of Paul Revere. "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... I had to check it out to see how ugly ole Sam was. Here is a great portrait of Sam. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration...rs/adams_s.htm "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... No. If they put Sm's picture on the label then they wouldn't sell any beer! "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere was a silversmith who loved to brew beer? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... We have a winner! Now, why is Paul Revere's fact on Sam Adams? "Starbuck's" wrote in message ... Paul Revere? "Bert Robbins" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... Bert Robbins wrote in message ... Whose picture is on the Sam Adams bottles? Ya had to ask, huh? I just ran downstairs and grabbed a bottle. I see the picture, but I can't read the writing beside it (can't find my 1.50 diopter reading glasses). I *do* remember reading however, that Samuel Adams beer is of German origin. The people that started the microbrewery years ago used a reciepe transported to New England by a German brewmaster and found by his decendents in a trunk stored in an attic. Sounds good, anyway. It is a Bostonian of the same era as Sam. |
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