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Gould, jps, NOYB, Jim, Harry, and a cast of thousands
bb,
I guess it's how you want to define it. Some think all posts should be strictly about boats or boating, some don't. I don't think you could over use the OT designation. Guess I just figured that noah bringing up the subject would use the OT designation, either way not a big deal. Paul "bb" wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter" paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote: I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that you didn't in this post. You don't think a post about rec.boats, in rec.boats, is on topic? bb |
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You are absolutely correct! (Good eye though!)
John On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD The only criteria one must meet to have rights exterminated by the government is to be labeled as a "terrorist" by the Executive Branch. We should deny rights to convicted criminals, not foster the potential for persecution of the political adversaries of the sitting administration. You conservatives will be on the outside looking in again, someday. When you are, I hope to see all of your basic rights and freedoms protected. |
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On Tue, 02 Sep 2003 20:27:20 -0400, JohnH
wrote: If it's so bad, why did so may Democrats vote that way? I for one don't know. But if Democrats voted for it I'm just as against it as if Republicans voted for it. It's bad legislation, period. bb |
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On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 23:41:32 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:
"bb" wrote in message .. . On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 23:06:23 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: Ahhh, it's a *regressive* tax then! How unfair! Perhaps we should eliminate the phase out, but cut the income tax rate? Ohhh, touchy. Sorry I pointed that out. What does the income tax rate have to do with social security? They're both federally imposed taxes, but one is a progressive tax, and the other is flat up to a certain ceiling. Social Security by definition a regressive tax. Joe Parsons If it's OK to have a flat rate for social security, then we should have one for income tax. Did you notice on your W-2 that pension plan contributions don't lower the amount of income subject to FICA? Why do we have a progressive rate for Federal income tax, but a flat tax for FICA? |
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That nonsense is repeated by people in
this forum on a regular basis. Oh, your nonsense is better? Your ilk only cares about power. Oh, and of course, wealth redistribution. Make everyone equally weak. My "ilk"? Thinking (or not) in stereotypes again? Please cite any reference where I have ever said we need to redistribute wealth to make everyone equally weak. You can't. I haven't. I wouldn't. You've been listening to your radio, again. Too much "demonizing" of the opposition, I'm afraid. |
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Harry Krause wrote in message
K-ripes, are you really as simple-minded as you come across here, or is it an act? I never defined socialism as "forced redistribution of wealth." The current income tax system in the USA "forces" redistribution of wealth. Are you claiming the USA is socialist? Idiots like you should be forced to take an exam before being allowed to vote. Or speak. Harry, he just doesn't get it! Been watching this thread, and in particular, your replies to his questions, and he just doesn't understand what you are saying. Pretty damned funny, if you ask me! |
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Subject: Gould, jps, NOYB, Jim, Harry, and a cast of thousands
From: JohnH If it's so bad, why did so may Democrats vote that way? Typical political pandering. That's one of the problems with both parties. Capt. Bill |
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Gould, jps, NOYB, Jim, Harry, and a cast of thousands
On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote: noah, I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that you didn't in this post. Paul You may be right, Paul. Generally speaking, though, unless a group has a " .discussion" daughter, posts about the group itself are on-topic. Thanks for the response. noah "noah" wrote in message .. . When I first found rec.boats, I was thrilled (it doesn't take much anymore) at the idea of "fellow boaters" to talk with. Soon after, after wading through the political and personal bashing, I mentioned this in the group, and was told (about 3:1), to "get used to it". I have. I have researched the rec.boats Charter and,basically, the founders never anticipated that the group would be used for anything *but* boating posts, therefore did not include any language concerning OT posts. C'est dommage. I admit to joining the OT posts now and then. It's like a "free brunch". How can you resist? ) Sometimes, they are interesting. As regular posters to this group, would you support an amendment to the FAQ requiring that the letters "OT" precede any off-topic post? This would not limit any discussion, but would enable the boating purists to filter the background noise. The political warriors would remain free to eviscerate each other. As it stands, some do, some don't, "OT". Some posters have left the group, or have become "lurkers", because they are annoyed and frustrated with the OT postings. Perhaps a compromise is appropriate? I can appreciate the idea that rec.boats is like "the bar at the yacht club". I can also understand the plight of the weekend boater who comes here looking for boating info, and finds reps and dems ripping each others viscerals out. Viscerals are good, especially with garlic and wine sauce, but this isn't a cooking newsgroup. Is it worth the minimal effort to try to resolve these differences? I think so, but then again, I married my ex-wife. My judgement is suspect. I would appreciate the comments of the entire group on this issue. Regards, noah |
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On Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:34:14 -0400, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote: bb, I guess it's how you want to define it. Some think all posts should be strictly about boats or boating, some don't. I don't think you could over use the OT designation. Guess I just figured that noah bringing up the subject would use the OT designation, either way not a big deal. Paul "bb" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:15:54 -0400, "Paul Schilter" paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote: I think the OT designation is a good idea, I just find it ironic that you didn't in this post. You don't think a post about rec.boats, in rec.boats, is on topic? bb Paul, I appreciate the response. Maybe I'm hard-headed, but the group name is rec.boats. When the political acrimony and personal insults outweigh the boating responses, it's time to have a martini and chill. I like martinis. I like boats. It's a shame we don't have rec.boats.martinis. noah |
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