Tuesday, May 28, 2002

[Terri]

<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'><span style='color:#BDBE7A '><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bird16.gif * Good Morning *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif </span></span>

Here we are back to a regular day! Yesterday was really nice in here with all your lovely contributions. Thanks so much for making Memorial Day at GOPUSA so special. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Jack Territo! Welcome! We're happy to have you here. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

We want to welcome all our guests and encourage you to register. There are many good discussions going on all over the board.

:o *Check out this column by Rachel Marsden, http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif guest columnist from Canada. It might raise your blood pressure a little. *
George W. Bush: The Anti-Globalization Movement's New Poster Boy? (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=11&topic=25)

http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/red_eyes.gif This is the memo written by FBI Agent Coleen Rowley to FBI Director Mueller. It will shed some light on why the FBI didn't get more information from Zacarias Moussaoui before 9/11. *
Coleen Rowley's Memo to FBI Director Robert Mueller (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=8&topic=100)

A train carrying liquid propane and sulfuric acid has derailed. Potterville, MI has been evacuated. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif It sure seems that a lot of trains are going off the tracks lately.

Those of you interested in the illegal immigrant situation should be sure to check out todays Link of the Day. It's a great resource.

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:navy'>Photo of the Day:</span></span> Among the Crosses (http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020527/capt.1022509872.fran ce_bush_europe_xle10 1.jpg)

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Words of Wisdom:</span> &quot;The day will come when no one is left who knew them, when no visitor to this cemetery can stand before a grave remembering a face and a voice. The day will never come when America forgets them. And our nation and the world will always remember what they did here, and what they gave here for the future of humanity.&quot; ~ George W. Bush at Normandy, May 27, 2002 ~ *

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Link of the Day:</span>
Project USA (http://www.projectusa.org/) *<span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>Courtesy of falvarez!</span>

Please remember to pray for our President and for our servicemen and women who are in harm's way.
God Bless our great country. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif *May Freedom ever ring![/color]</span>

[pRIMrose]

<span style='color:purple' ><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Good Morning Terri &amp; http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif

Yesterday was a really special day, even more so under our current circumstances, if that's possible. *So many wonderful speeches ~ I watched Robert Dole and he nearly broke down just before the end of his speech ~ and so did I. *My hat is off to Sen. Dole ~ he is a true patriot. *And yes Terri, I watched part of the President's speech at Normandy. *The part about &quot;&quot;The day will come when no one is left who knew them, when no visitor to this cemetery can stand before a grave remembering a face and a voice.&quot; is more meaningful IMO, because like Dole said in his speech ~ I'm part of the vanishing generation. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angel.gif *Not many of us left who have the reference point. *I only hope and pray that PC doesn't eradicate what really happened. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Aberfoyle ~ I'm so glad you posted the bio of Col. John McRae http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif ~ I read about him being Canadian and nearly posted that also except my post was getting really loooooooooooong. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

WELCOME TO http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif Jack Territo! *We're so glad you have joined our friendly little group.:twothumbsup: *

Well, I'm off to work http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif ~ have a great day.</span></span>
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RIM http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bird16.gif

[angelus]

Good morning everyone! *I took the day off yesterday because I was so busy watching our Memorial Day parade. *Did I mention that we, Ironton, Ohio, have the longest continually running Memorial Day Parade in the country? *I feel that is something that should warrant national press (which would for once be good for our town), but I guess not . . .
I fired my very first gun yesterday. *At our cook-out at my uncle's we did some target practice. *I learned that as long as the potential-murderer coming at me is at least 7 feet tall, I'm safe, lol.

When I got home, I took a nap so I would have enough energy to sit up for a few minutes and then go back to bed. *I was wore out, but now I'm back at my full energy level. *And I'll be seeing my sweetie today, so I won't be here for quite a while. *But, I will be here later this evening. *Most likely, in the midnight hour. *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Now that we are past Memorial Day, we have Independence Day to look forward to! *I just might watch that movie again this year . . .

You know, I saw O'Reilly last night (it was on during those few minutes of awake time), when he took on Harvard. *And some &quot;enlightened&quot; professor asked what was wrong with understanding the enemy's motives. *O'REilly said nothing, but it wasn't necessary to understand the motives in order to prevent a second strike. *A message needed sent. *That's when I remembered the movie Independence Day.

&quot;We will not go quietly into the night. *We will not vanish without a fight.&quot;

O'Reilly will undoubtedly not be asked back, since he wasn't too fond of leftist bias and banning (like NPR, who now has the show &quot;All Things Considered Except O'Reilly&quot; (his joke, not mine). *If he is asked back, I'll be surprised, and I think he will be too.

Well, I gotta go get ready. *Got an early date today. *Andrea is coming over to spend some time with me here.
I gotta get to steppin' now. *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif

[Saber]

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<span style='color:red'> HI JACK TERRITO!!</span><span style='color:green'>WELCOME!!</span>

Good Morning http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif

Happy Monday....errrrrr... ..Tuesday. *I'll have the whole week messed up..always do when there's a holiday! *DUH!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AVS!!!!!! *Geeeeeezzzz, these games are becoming high blood pressure potential! *I shoulda known....Forsberg at crunch time! *What a spectacular hockey player!

Aberfoyle, you're up next in the nightly heart attack zone known as hockey playoffs! *(See how much fun you're missin' RIM!) *Leafs have GOTTA win this one. *They are limping so badly with so many people on their roster missing...it's gonna be tough.......

I checked around this morning and there isn't much news YET. *Why do I always feel like it's the calm before the storm when there's no terrible news? *It's becoming a daily occurrence....train wrecks, plane crashes, murder bombings, threats of nukes. *Oh, for the good old days of &quot;normal&quot;.

RIM!!!! *LOVE the new addition to the Primrose family! *WELCOME KIKI!! *I've often thought about getting a bird, but never would because my one son is allergic...but bird's are COOL!!! *They're tweeting away outside right now thanking me for filling their feeders yesterday! *LOL

I was just informed this morning that a couple of my son's friends are coming in and staying overnight on Wednesday..so today I'd better get the house ready for that which is just a prelude to having the house all in order for my other son's friend &lt;girl&gt; who is going to be staying all summer with us from Arizona! *I'll look back on all this folderal in a few years and wonder where my hectic life went! *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

YA'LL MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!

(Edited by Saber at 7:34 am on May 28, 2002)

[Der Alte]

Good Morning: Hope all of you had a really nice holiday weekend. Mine was lousy - massive headache Sat nite, followed by fever and nausea - doctor on
Sunday found out it was infected sinus - shot for nausea, antibiotics for infection. My headache finally subsided early this morning and I had my first food - half a breakfast. At least I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. I found todays link quite interesting especially some of the letters they received. The letters help make one of my points on immigration - it showed how ignorant these illegals are and the one thing we don't need is another underclass for us to support.

[Terri]

Hello All! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sunflower.gif

I'm in low gear again and I have to rachet it up one or two since I have places to go and things to do.

I've posted an article about an alternative voucher plan in Education. It'll be interesting to see what you think about that.

Other things are going on too. The President is just about to meet with the Pope, Russia has joined NATO, tensions continue to rise between Pakistan and India, a massive reorganization of the FBI will be announced later, we should be hearing the cause of death for Chandra Levy this morning, Bill O'Reilleys new radio show may be going down the drain. Just a sampling of the news. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif

RIM, it was a memorable Memorial Day. We laid some flowers here and listened to various speeches. Then I wound up my day with my evening telethon. I'm not used to so much TV.

Angelus, sounds like you had a good day. I think I saw that O'Reilley show at Harvard before. He was really received rather well considering where it was. Tell Andrea Hi for us!

Saber, that hockey game last night was really something. I can't believe that Forsberg is so good after not playing a single game during the regular season. :1luvu:

Der Atte! I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough weekend. It sounds like you are on the mend now though. Take it easy.

[Aberfoyle]

http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif Hi Everyone! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif
Greetings from http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag29.gif

I was going to say &quot;Good Morning&quot; but it's 12:15 so I'm too late! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/peepwallA.gif

Terri, there are some interesting links to click on there. *I'll grab some lunch http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif and then come and read some of them. **

Thanks RIM for the comments about Col. McCrae. *His little home is such an interesting museum here in Guelph, Ontario. *I just love going there. *It's only about 2 miles from my home. *We have a &quot;political&quot; thing here in Canada. *As a doctor, he practiced for a little while in Montreal, Quebec. *But he was born in Guelph, did all of his schooling here in Guelph, some of his University and University in Toronto but they have these little snippets on CBC about famous people and in it there is no mention of Guelph and they call him &quot;...this doctor from Montreal...&quot; which gets our blood boiling! *
That's the Liberal Government for you! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif

Saber, I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to watch tonight's game! *I have no nails left to chew off! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *I just can't believe that the Leafs have come this far at all. *They had an air ambulance standing by to fly Pat Quinn to Raleigh for the last game but he just wasn't well enough so I'm wondering if he'll be behind the bench tonight.

Angelus, enjoy your time with your sweetie! *See you tonight at midnight!:1luvu:

Get well, Der Alte! *No fun being ill in good weather!

<span style='color:0099cc' ><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Welcome to http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif Jack Territo! *</span></span>

This is a great place to hang your hat! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

[Saber]

Aberfoyle, I thought Quinn was there the last game! I could SWEAR I saw him....no? In fact, I even commented to my son about him being back. What in the world am I thinking?

http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif HI Der Alte!

[Aberfoyle]

No, he was at the game that the Leafs lost, Saber.

But not the one in Raleigh.

The one he was at, he just got out of the hospital about 1/2 hour before the game and then went immediately back following. The game was in Toronto.

Now, tonight's game is in Toronto so I'm wondering if he'll be at it.

Good Morning Everyone (actually, afternoon, here), Welcome to the new members from over the weekend, seems like a more talkative bunch. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Just read all your weekend posts, and was touched by those from yesterday, particularly. Happy belated http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif Memorial Day http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif I would ask if everyone had a meaningful day, but it seems as if you did from the posts. RIM, regarding the article from late Friday; I didn't know there were any laws in Florida that force precincts to have bilingual workers (there aren't, of course) so therefore, there is no legal basis for any lawsuit that I know of. Do you know differently? Also, nice looking bird you got there. Just be careful he doesn't get shot (as you know, I know a few hunters up in your neck of the woods!) Also, I notcied that your Anniversary is about 10 years to the day (almost) before my birthday! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif BTW, Terri, mine is 1/24, since you asked. I also got choked up by Dole's speech yesterday. Back in my earlier days of being involved politically, I was the DeSoto County Chairman of Bob Dole for President 1996. Always liked him, and still do, as RIM said, an absolute patriot and excellent Senator, one of the best in recent memory. Angelus, have fun, but get some rest. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Well, it took me about 40 minutes to sort through the Precinct posts since Friday (because I did follow most of the links and read everything from yesterday). Regarding the parade yesterday morning in Sarasota, it was good and moving. Lots of vets from all branches including many DAV. My kids got to meet Katherine, who gave them one of her K.H. for Congress T-shirts to match mine. I am proud that my city and county are hugely patriotic, and that everywhere I go in our large county, I almost always see friends and other people I know. Great start to a hopefully better week for our country.

God bless.
The <span style='color:brown'>Floridaguy</span> http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif

[Aknauta]

Yawn,
http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif Good morning everyone http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif

[Terri]

Aberfoyle, good luck to the Maple Leafs tonight! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Floridaguy! Thanks for the birthdate. Hint: (anyone else who wants to could follow this good example) http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Sounds like you and the kids had a great day at the parade. They are getting some good early training for being involved all their lives. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Aknauta! Wake Up!!! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Tim Russert really took Daschle to task yesterday on Meet the Press. I saw it and couldn't believe it. Rush reminded me. Here's a link to the transcript if you want to read it. Russert and Daschle (http://www.msnbc.com/news/757081.asp)

[lpara]

<span style='color:red'>Hello http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif Peoples!http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif</span>
It's almost time to make supper, but I thought I would hurry in here and see how everyone is doing. *It's always hard to get back into the swing of things when there is a long weekend!

I heard Rush talking about &quot;Dasher&quot; and Russert. *I'm glad I was able to hear it! *He is such a little twerp. *I almost wish people would stop publicizing him so much. *Russert should have had Bob Gramm on there too--(I think that's who he said admitted to having known about the info. also.) *But it is good to hear when the demos have to bite the dust! *Gotta run. *SYL

[pRIMrose]

Afternoon all! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

You all have been very busy since I left for work this morning. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

angelus ~ give your &quot;sweetie&quot; a http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif from us ~ and I'll catch ya tomorrow. *Nine o'clock is my limit. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Welcome to http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif Jack Territo. *Glad you join us. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Der Alte ~ I know what those sinus headaches are like. *I just fold my tent and hit the feathers till it goes away. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif *But I'm glad you're feeling better. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

FLGuy ~ :o I don't think I have to worry about Kiki getting shot ~ they'll have to get past me first. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *As for the bilingual voting precincts being mandatory, I'm not sure. *I do know that my county has bilingual precincts and ballots. *I think it is more for the FEC convenience than for anything else. (I may be wrong) *It takes far too much time to individually translate instructions and the lines build up. Even my backwoods (no comments from the peanut gallery) little county supplies a sample bilingual ballot in the local newspaper. *BTW ~ I had a hunch you were just a &quot;whippersnapper&quot; . *But a nice one. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Akanuta ~ is that all you can say for yourself at 12:15pm in the afternoon - course it could be a couple hours earlier in your neck of the woods. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *

Aberfoyle ~ you and SR just have to get your act together or I'll never catch on to hockey. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Well, I feel a nap coming on http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/red_eyes.gif CYL!
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RIM http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bird16.gif *

[Terri]

A Palestinian opened fire in high school near Nablus and killed 3 students today. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *Does it seem to anyone else that the media is covering these killing less now?

Just reading that a baby boom is expected this summer resulting from 9/11. :o

lpara, supper here is going to be leftovers and I've got to get myself into the kitchen and do something about it. Sigh....

RIM, it is beyond my comprehension that people who cannot read and write English can vote. I know, I know. I'm going to get into trouble, but you know what, I don't care. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif It's ridiculous. People shouldn't be permitted to become a citizen here if they can't read and write the native language.

[lpara]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">RIM, it is beyond my comprehension that people who cannot read and write English can vote. I know, I know. I'm going to get into trouble, but you know what, I don't care. *It's ridiculous. People shouldn't be permitted to become a citizen here if they can't read and write the native language. [/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

I agree 100%!!

Supper's here! *(I lucked out--my husband said &quot;let's order taco salads for tonight&quot;--YAHOO):biggrin::bigg ringift::biggrin::bi ggringift:

[SueElise]

Evening everyone. Well, it was a rough day back, but there's only 13 to go. Hallelujah!

Terri - I only read about half of the Daschle interview, but are you sure it wasn't a parody? lol. He sounds too stupid for it to be real!

[angelus]

That's Daschle for you. He is what he is, and this was probably him on a smart day . . .
Although, I did not see it, or hear it, first hand, so it MIGHT be a parody, but I doubt it.

[Terri]

albee703! Welcome to http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif *We're glad you've joined us and hope to hear from you soon. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

lpara, taco salad sounds good. We haven't had those for awhile.

Sue Elise, Daschle is a parody but of what, I'm not sure. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Hi Angelus!

[angelus]

Hello everyone! *I decided to come in a bit early. *I just thought I would let everyone know I had a good day, and I only had to have 2 20 oz. cups of caffeine, http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Seriously, I have had a great week so far. *I just might be able to get a good start on my song I've been trying to get going for a long time. *I'll let you know how it turns out.

I better go, see what I can come up with. *I'll be back later. I'm going to go rant about Bush's new welfare proposal, and the opposition to it.

(Edited by angelus at 12:28 am on May 29, 2002)

[Terri]

Angelus, it's great to hear you sounding so happy. I'll read your welfare rant tomorrow. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif