A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

"hk" wrote in message
. ..


1. Graduated fifth from the bottom in his Naval Academy class;
2. Got himself shot down and captured in the war;
3. Served a full career in the Navy but never matched either his
grandfather or father who both achieved the rank of admiral;
4. survived a failed marriage caused by his own cheating;
5. According to his official congressional listing has had only one
private sector job, that of “beer distributor;
6. Lost to George Bush in the Republican primaries during which, when
asked why he wanted to be president, could only respond, “It’s always been
my ambition.”


snerk

Better get used to .... "President McCain"

Eisboch

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On Aug 22, 4:59 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"hk" wrote in message

. ..



1. Graduated fifth from the bottom in his Naval Academy class;
2. Got himself shot down and captured in the war;
3. Served a full career in the Navy but never matched either his
grandfather or father who both achieved the rank of admiral;
4. survived a failed marriage caused by his own cheating;
5. According to his official congressional listing has had only one
private sector job, that of “beer distributor;
6. Lost to George Bush in the Republican primaries during which, when
asked why he wanted to be president, could only respond, “It’s always been
my ambition.”

snerk

Better get used to .... "President McCain"

Eisboch

Graduated LAST in his class at West Point.
Unremarkable early military career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt.
Was called by his military contempories "butcher and murderer".
Was known to be an alcoholic

AKA US Grant, who became president.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
. ..

1. Graduated fifth from the bottom in his Naval Academy class;
2. Got himself shot down and captured in the war;
3. Served a full career in the Navy but never matched either his
grandfather or father who both achieved the rank of admiral;
4. survived a failed marriage caused by his own cheating;
5. According to his official congressional listing has had only one
private sector job, that of “beer distributor;
6. Lost to George Bush in the Republican primaries during which, when
asked why he wanted to be president, could only respond, “It’s always been
my ambition.”


snerk

Better get used to .... "President McCain"

Eisboch



6 months ago, I NEVER would have thought that was possible, but today, I
would give 2 to 1 odds you are correct.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

"Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P.
Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. " wrote in message
...
Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
. ..

1. Graduated fifth from the bottom in his Naval Academy class;
2. Got himself shot down and captured in the war;
3. Served a full career in the Navy but never matched either his
grandfather or father who both achieved the rank of admiral;
4. survived a failed marriage caused by his own cheating;
5. According to his official congressional listing has had only one
private sector job, that of “beer distributor;
6. Lost to George Bush in the Republican primaries during which, when
asked why he wanted to be president, could only respond, “It’s always
been my ambition.”


snerk

Better get used to .... "President McCain"

Eisboch

6 months ago, I NEVER would have thought that was possible, but today, I
would give 2 to 1 odds you are correct.

I agree with you. Obama shot his wad and is now in reruns.

Eisboch

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P.
Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. " wrote in message
...
Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
. ..

1. Graduated fifth from the bottom in his Naval Academy class;
2. Got himself shot down and captured in the war;
3. Served a full career in the Navy but never matched either his
grandfather or father who both achieved the rank of admiral;
4. survived a failed marriage caused by his own cheating;
5. According to his official congressional listing has had only one
private sector job, that of "beer distributor;
6. Lost to George Bush in the Republican primaries during which, when
asked why he wanted to be president, could only respond, "It's always
been my ambition."


snerk

Better get used to .... "President McCain"

Eisboch

6 months ago, I NEVER would have thought that was possible, but today, I
would give 2 to 1 odds you are correct.

I agree with you. Obama shot his wad and is now in reruns.

Eisboch


I still think Billary are planning coup at the convention.

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On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:


Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic

AKA US Grant, who became president.

If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic

AKA US Grant, who became president.

If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.

I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

Tim wrote:
On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.

I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.


McCain has been selling his POW story for 30 years.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic

AKA US Grant, who became president.

If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.

I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

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John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall,
Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. "
wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

LOL!

That's a good comeback line which I've never thought of.

"I might be stupid for getting drafted, but I'm not so stupid that I
volunteered!"

After a few beers, that line could start a pretty good bar fight.

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John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall,
Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. "
wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.
Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?
If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

LOL!

That's a good comeback line which I've never thought of.

"I might be stupid for getting drafted, but I'm not so stupid that I
volunteered!"

After a few beers, that line could start a pretty good bar fight.

Could drive a wedge between Krause and his sock puppet Jim H too.
Imagine; insulting Jim H's only source of pride.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:49:31 -0400, Jim wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall,
Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. "
wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.
Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?
If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

LOL!

That's a good comeback line which I've never thought of.

"I might be stupid for getting drafted, but I'm not so stupid that I
volunteered!"

After a few beers, that line could start a pretty good bar fight.

Could drive a wedge between Krause and his sock puppet Jim H too.
Imagine; insulting Jim H's only source of pride.

Nah, the bond of followship is too close.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of
Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC,
STP. " wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)


Seabees are simply smart Marines.

Eisboch

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:20:16 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .


If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)

Seabees are simply smart Marines.

Oh very funny. :)

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:20:16 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)
Seabees are simply smart Marines.

Oh very funny. :)


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:43 -0400, hk wrote:


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

In all honesty, either one, would be a better candidate than some I've
seen in recent years.

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

"hk" wrote in message
. ..
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:20:16 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)
Seabees are simply smart Marines.

Oh very funny. :)


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)


No thanks. I enjoy a fairly decent reputation for being me.
I don't want to throw it all away or destroy it.

Eisboch

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

A list of failures longer than a list of accomplishments...
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of
Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC,
STP. " wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.
Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?
If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)

I personally am very glad that people volunteered and were willing to
serve their country (either by draft or enlisting) during
some very difficult times. I have never said anything negative about
anyone in served in the military.

As far as the Marine ditch, I don't think they actually dug the ditch I
think they just planted some C4 and called it a day.

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John H. wrote:


Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

Well then, he must think I'm stupid, too. Of course, I didn't get
drafted until AFTER the then-Democratic Congress re-instated the expired
draft law. That would be during the unpopular war a few years back that
a Democrat started, but a Republican ended.

Doesn't matter which party is in power. They all do the same thing. They
just do it to different people.

TJ

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:13:56 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of Cornwall,
Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC, STP. "
wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of
Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC,
STP. " wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.
Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?
If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)

I personally am very glad that people volunteered and were willing to
serve their country (either by draft or enlisting) during
some very difficult times. I have never said anything negative about
anyone in served in the military.

I doubt if anyone ever thought you had.


As far as the Marine ditch, I don't think they actually dug the ditch I
think they just planted some C4 and called it a day.

Det cord...lots and lots of det cord. It's the most fun stuff in the world.

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wrote in message
t...
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:43 -0400, hk wrote:


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

In all honesty, either one, would be a better candidate than some I've
seen in recent years.


Ah, yes. The ultimate dream team.

Here's part of my platform:

I would embrace the liberal concept of redistribution of wealth and
resources to make things fairer across the board.

For example, I figure people with small boats and fuel efficient engines
don't use or need anywhere near the amount of fuel required for those with
big, fuel hogging boats in their respective, mutual enjoyment of boating.

Therefore, the people with small boats can afford to pay more for a gallon
of fuel because they need so much less of it.

A graduated fuel cost/gallon program will be instituted, with cost per
gallon decreasing as boat length and fuel burn rates increase.

Obviously, blow boaters will pay the highest for fuel.


See? I can make just about as much sense as some of our current
politicians in office.


Eisboch (it's a joke .... don't get nervous)

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On Aug 23, 8:14 am, TJ wrote:
John H. wrote:

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

Well then, he must think I'm stupid, too. Of course, I didn't get
drafted until AFTER the then-Democratic Congress re-instated the expired
draft law. That would be during the unpopular war a few years back that
a Democrat started, but a Republican ended.

Doesn't matter which party is in power. They all do the same thing. They
just do it to different people.

TJ

Depending on how one wishes to look at it.i took the easy way out. or
in.

i enlisted during peace time...

?: )

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:14:53 -0400, TJ wrote:

John H. wrote:


Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

Well then, he must think I'm stupid, too. Of course, I didn't get
drafted until AFTER the then-Democratic Congress re-instated the expired
draft law. That would be during the unpopular war a few years back that
a Democrat started, but a Republican ended.

Doesn't matter which party is in power. They all do the same thing. They
just do it to different people.

TJ

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:55 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


wrote in message
et...
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:43 -0400, hk wrote:


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

In all honesty, either one, would be a better candidate than some I've
seen in recent years.


Ah, yes. The ultimate dream team.

Here's part of my platform:

I would embrace the liberal concept of redistribution of wealth and
resources to make things fairer across the board.

For example, I figure people with small boats and fuel efficient engines
don't use or need anywhere near the amount of fuel required for those with
big, fuel hogging boats in their respective, mutual enjoyment of boating.

Therefore, the people with small boats can afford to pay more for a gallon
of fuel because they need so much less of it.

A graduated fuel cost/gallon program will be instituted, with cost per
gallon decreasing as boat length and fuel burn rates increase.

Obviously, blow boaters will pay the highest for fuel.


See? I can make just about as much sense as some of our current
politicians in office.


Eisboch (it's a joke .... don't get nervous)


Thank God for that last line. I was about to run out and buy a *big* boat!
I s'pose folks with smaller houses would have to help with the maintenance
and upkeep of those *big* houses also?

This could get fun. I might get a Hummer. Get some guy with a Smart Car to
help with the payments and gas.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:14:34 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 23, 8:14 am, TJ wrote:
John H. wrote:

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

Well then, he must think I'm stupid, too. Of course, I didn't get
drafted until AFTER the then-Democratic Congress re-instated the expired
draft law. That would be during the unpopular war a few years back that
a Democrat started, but a Republican ended.

Doesn't matter which party is in power. They all do the same thing. They
just do it to different people.

TJ

Depending on how one wishes to look at it.i took the easy way out. or
in.

i enlisted during peace time...

?: )

For the right reasons, that's a good choice!

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:55 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:


wrote in message
et...
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:43 -0400, hk wrote:


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

In all honesty, either one, would be a better candidate than some I've
seen in recent years.


Ah, yes. The ultimate dream team.

Here's part of my platform:

I would embrace the liberal concept of redistribution of wealth and
resources to make things fairer across the board.

You might enjoy this.

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7qM9zhIoco

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKBFmgxqU-s

--Vic

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:39:37 -0400, hk wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:43 -0400, hk wrote:


You boys ought to run for political office. After all, you both were in
the military. That certainly would convince me to vote for you. :)

In all honesty, either one, would be a better candidate than some I've
seen in recent years.

Well, hell, one of my cats would be a more honest veep than Cheney.

One of your cats would be more honest than the cat's owner.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!

It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:38:33 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!

It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady

I would argue that there is little relationship between 'intelligence' and
'stupidity'.

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Richard Casady wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!

It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady


Well, at least Herring knows what group is his.

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On Aug 23, 12:38 pm, (Richard Casady)

It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.

Casady


woah. now, think about that one.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:33:55 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of
Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC,
STP. " wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Aug 23, 5:51 am, wrote:
On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:06:49 -0700, ohara5.0 wrote:
Graduated LAST in his class at West Point. Unremarkable early
military
career
Was an unsuccessful store owner, basically went bankrupt. Was called
by
his military contempories "butcher and murderer". Was known to be an
alcoholic
AKA US Grant, who became president.
If you like McCain, I wouldn't be bringing up Grant. While Grant,
himself, might have been clean, there was considerable corruption in
his
administration, oh, and allegations of anti-semitism.
I think he's just comparing candidate to candidate, especially looking
ast Harry's overly bogus post on McCain's "unacomplishments. "

"got himself shot down and taken prisoner?"
Harry, is that really how you think?

If so, then Icepick is right.
this DOES sound desperite for the DNC.

Tim, the man has often called me stupid for getting drafted. Yes, that's
how he thinks. Noble of him, yes?

If you are stupid for being drafted, I wonder what he thinks about
someone who volunteers to dig ditches for the Marines?

If it was built by the Marine Corps, it will be the best damn ditch
ever dug.

Followed closely by Squid Seabees - gotta give 'em that. :)

Squid Seabees would dig the ditch. Would be the Squid Marines that guarded
the Squid Seabees as they built the best damn ditch. My brother was a Squid
Seabee. 2 tours at China Beach. Building the hospital you Squid Marine
most likely ended up in.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:41:26 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:38:33 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!

It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady

I would argue that there is little relationship between 'intelligence' and
'stupidity'.
Only a mathematical one.
If you are discussing what is measured by so called intelligence
tests, there seems to be a bell shaped curve, with as many below
average as above it. The correllation between IQ and the real world
does gets debated a lot.

Casady

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Richard Casady wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:41:26 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:38:33 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!
It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady
I would argue that there is little relationship between 'intelligence' and
'stupidity'.
Only a mathematical one.
If you are discussing what is measured by so called intelligence
tests, there seems to be a bell shaped curve, with as many below
average as above it. The correllation between IQ and the real world
does gets debated a lot.

Casady

America has dumbed down substantially the last few years.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:13:56 -0400, "Earl of Warwich, Duke of
Cornwall, Marquies of Anglesea, Sir Reginald P. Smithers III Esq. LLC,
STP. " wrote:

As far as the Marine ditch, I don't think they actually dug the ditch I
think they just planted some C4 and called it a day.

Lots of farmers have dug about a zillion miles of irrigation ditches
with dynamite. That's why they make the low grade 25% stuff. That and
stump blowing, which is also moving dirt.

Casady

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:04 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Det cord...lots and lots of det cord. It's the most fun stuff in the world.

Old Ford chore tractor, 8N, or maybe an old Farmall M, with a post
hole auger driven by the PTO to dig the charge holes. You could buy a
dozer for what extra det cord would cost for ditching.There are more
ditching contractors with equipment these days and there is less
ditching with powder.

Casady

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:42:00 -0400, hk wrote:

Richard Casady wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:41:26 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:38:33 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:17:05 -0400, John H.
salmonremovebait@gmaildotcom wrote:

Lots of us stupid folks running around!!
It is true that half of the people are below average in intelligence.
Many are notably dumb, [in numbers equal to the notably bright.]
Casady
I would argue that there is little relationship between 'intelligence' and
'stupidity'.
Only a mathematical one.
If you are discussing what is measured by so called intelligence
tests, there seems to be a bell shaped curve, with as many below
average as above it. The correllation between IQ and the real world
does gets debated a lot.

Casady

America has dumbed down substantially the last few years.

One only needs to look at you for proof that most of liberal America
is lower on the IQ scale than brain dead.