Monday in the Precinct, November 3rd, 2003

[Terri]

<span style='color:#B92C15 '><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif Welcome! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif </span></span>

<span style='color:navy'>Hi All. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Coffee's on! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cup.gif It feels like I was gone for a week. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif We all had a great time at the conference but it's good to be home and good to have more time for the forum.

Later today, I will try to post more about the conference and give you a good rundown of our activities. It was really worthwhile. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/compute.gif

The attack on our helicopter yesterday was very sad. It's too bad we don't have some kind of anti-rocket system on the helicopters. *Is that possible? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

Last night when I went through my home airport, there was a large party welcoming home a soldier from Iraq. They had lots of balloons and flags and they were really celebrating. It's so nice to see that. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif

I'm really out of touch with the news. There was all sorts of crazy stuff going on. What's with that weird woman who crashed her car into the building where the president was speaking? *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

OK, since I'm out of the loop and you're not, how about if you talk about the stories you think are most interesting and I'll get caught up that way. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif *Keep your flag flying high! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Words of Wisdom:</span> "It makes me ashamed. It's a disgrace for anyone to talk about - talk like that in a time of war. Using this war for political advantage can only give hope to our enemies. And when you do that, that's going to cost lives." ~ Dennis Miller, on the disloyal opposition ~

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Flakes of the Day:</span> * "We're going to win California and New York and some of the coastal states. The key to the election is these Midwest states. I think I can do the best in these states against George W. Bush." ~ Dick Gephardt, the dwarf that's been around the political block the most times ~

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif Remember September 11, 2001 and 3,000 dead at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

Please remember to pray for our President and for our servicemen and women who are still in harm's way.

God Bless our great country. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif *May Freedom ever ring!</span>

[azwhitewolf]

Good morning, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif , I'm back!

Well, Florida was great, though it wasn't restful. But I won't bore you with the details.

Now I'm in Jersey, and took a bus to Manhattan. And now that I've conquered Manhattan and Times Square (should I say, "survived"?), it's been pretty interesting thus far. Saw the empire state building, ate a street vendor dog (and kept it down!) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif and saw a bunch of really neat places. I didn't get to the largest gothic church, but did run across a really cool Catholic one. Unfortunately, I got there too late to check out the service. They will rue the day they closed the doors on the future pope.

My ankles are a little sore. No doubt, I walked quite a few miles. But that's okay - its back to work with me anyway. I have meetings all week, and likely will not be spending too much time here this week, so you all get yet another AZWW-free week to discuss the topics.
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Terri, don't feel bad. I'm out of the loop newswise too. The last I saw, the fire in California was pretty bad.

And that lawyer getting shot up - that was pretty gruesome, and I can't believe they replayed the shooting. That was really bad taste for the networks. What's next? A movie review for "Faces of Death"?

Well, I have internet service until noon tomorrow, so I'll check in with y'all then. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Hey, how was the conference, anyway?

[rfurtkamp]

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The attack on our helicopter yesterday was very sad. It's too bad we don't have some kind of anti-rocket system on the helicopters. Is that possible?


I don't think so with modern technology - an unguided rocket is pretty much a large, explosive bullet and primitive as can be.

It's sort of hard to heavily armor something that flies since weight is a big issue.

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OK, since I'm out of the loop and you're not, how about if you talk about the stories you think are most interesting and I'll get caught up that way.


Here I'm mostly caught up in local issues for the next couple days. Our local elections are Tuesday and I'm trying to better educate myself with the extremely limited information that they provide.

I don't mind punching straight Republican if I know who I'm punching for - but I still have to know.

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And that lawyer getting shot up - that was pretty gruesome, and I can't believe they replayed the shooting. That was really bad taste for the networks. What's next? A movie review for "Faces of Death"?


Don't give them any ideas. Those liberal types have already invaded the other forums, after all.

[pcyrdad]

Mornin', everyone... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/red_eyes.gif

Quote[/b] ]It's too bad we don't have some kind of anti-rocket system on the helicopters. Is that possible?

Generally, it's called "Do unto others before they do unto you," which is the way wars are supposed to be fought. Now, the liberals criticize the President if our soldiers fight, and criticize him if they die because they didn't fight.

Quote[/b] ]I'm really out of touch with the news.

Me, too. I've been running all over the place this weekend, thanks to my "social coordinator" (wife), so I've only gotten little snippets here and there. I'm glad the weekend is over, so I can get back to work and relax! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Quote[/b] ]Flakes of the Day: "We're going to win California and New York and some of the coastal states. The key to the election is these Midwest states. I think I can do the best in these states against George W. Bush." ~ Dick Gephardt, the dwarf that's been around the political block the most times ~


Did he see how poorly his fellow robot AlGore2000 did against Bush in the Midwest last time? And Gore was the veep for a "wildly popular" prez, while Bush was "just" the Governor of Texas. Now, with Bush sitting as a truly popular President, at least for Midwesterners, the Midwest is a lock for Bush. Besides, I heard somewhere that if Gephardt ran a statewide election in Missouri, he wouldn't win. That doesn't speak highly of his chances in the rest of the Midwest.

Quote[/b] ]Good morning, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif , I'm back!

Welcome back, AZWW! At least for a little bit! Don't forget to check out the state page to find out more about our redistricting fiasco (you just thought we had that behind us...). And, we could use your help with a couple of libs, too. I held 'em for a while, and RF http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif has really been going at 'em http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smash.gif too, but these are persistent little buggers...

Kudos, incidentally, RF! You get the Golden http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggun.gif Award!

Well, it's off to the rest of the forum for now (in and around work). Everybody (hello, are you out there?) have a great day! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[Der Alte]

Good Morning All: Welcome home, Terri. As low as the Chinooks fly, it would be impossible to protect them from the shoulder fired missile - from the time it is fired until it hits the target would be just a split second - no time for any system to defend itself.

In other news the Episcopalians installed their queer bishop. A large number have said they will split from the church. The new bishop said he would only step down if GOD told him to do so - well knowing that hes not apt to get a special delivery message from GOD. Had I been a member of the church, my group would have immediately split or I would have left on my own.

CBS has received so much flak over the Reagan miniseries that they have edited it 18 times and are now trying to decide whether to shelve it or have it shown on Showtime, which is a CBS affiate. They are also saying that the show is produced by two gay activists.

Its bright and sunny here in NC and due to hit 83 degrees this afternoon. Probably should bottle some of it for use this winter. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Have a great day and I'll see you later.

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[Charie]

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Hi http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif ns! Good to see you this bright/gloomy sunshiny/cloudy day! (You just make your choice.)
Still have my cold but feel better. I've been up since 4:30, trying to use the scanner on my MOAMT. Finally sent a couple of scanned pages of pix for the newsletter. At least I hope they went where I wanted them to go. Now I have to tackle the fax part and that looks a little more involved. The hardest part is finding the instructions. I'm still in the manual in hand mode and they're in the "type -out -the -url- and -print- out- your- manual" mode

Just finishing my breakfast of hard-cooked eggs, bacon and coffee. Did pretty fair on the diet this week so I'm happy about that. And the <span style='color:Green'>Packers</span> beat the <span style='color:Purple' >Vikings</span> and I'm happy about that, too. It's amazing how well Brett Favre plays with broken body parts. I have to believe that one of the secrets to his success is his total focus on the ball. I've watched him thrown to the ground with his rear-end in the air and his eyes still never leave the ball until the play is over. Amazing!

Quote[/b] ]They will rue the day they closed the doors on the future pope.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rofl.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif That sounds amazingly like a curse, AZ. I'll be dangling an eye toward the East Coast to see what develops.

Quote[/b] ]OK, since I'm out of the loop and you're not, how about if you talk about the stories you think are most interesting and I'll get caught up that way

May I follow your coattails through that loop? I heard that the colonials dumped a bunch of tea in Boston Harbor. That's how caught up I am.

That's all I can do is a-chooOO and Honnnnnnkk! Did manage to get in the forum to read for awhile last night, though. Certainly some interesting things in Current Events.

I can hardly wait to see pix from the conference. I think Miss pRIM had better get herself to a library and check in with us in case she's ready to go on trial or something. Or maybe she doesn't http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/1luvu.gif us anymore! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif I promise I won't give you any of my germs, if you check in. :no talk:

My ISP is acting up so I don't know if I can get this posted or not. Sure hope so. I can't even get the emoticons to come up, so there I am.

Better sign off because I think I'm back on line right now (for a few minutes anyhow.

See ya later.
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[Jeff]

Good morning, All
Happy Monday and welcome back Terri !

Gephardt gives a whole new meaning to "wishful thinking" but you know, hope springs eternal and it gives the boy something to do. Who knows? Maybe he'll learn something about making bold statements he can't back up...ya think?

Dear New Episcopal Bishop.....This is God. I don't approve of your lifestyle and you're preaching blasphemy and heretical misguided doctrine. You're fired! By the way, I had St. Peter scratch your name off the book. Okay? Buh bye. (This has been a test of the Emergency Salvation Network. Had this been a real emergency, your soul woul be completely lost already, Bishop.)

I agree the showing of that nutcase shooting the lawyer (no jokes offered at this time out of common courtesy for the legal profession) was a bad decision on the part of the networks. It sends a bad message all the way around.

Quick! Now is the time to get your bumper sticker reminding everyone - as a public service, of course - that "Friends don't let friends vote Democrat."

Okay, it's Monday and there has to be something at work I have to do....now let's seeeeeeee.... I must be on my way but until we meet again, please know that God is in control and He watches over us 24/7/365. "All things work to the good for those who love the Lord." Be blessed and make the most of your day! God's peace to one and all.

[Terri]

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>News posted in the forum:</span> *
<ul> Wilson Says President has been Badly Advised ~ Part III (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=18;t=7160)
Jeff Gannon, Talon News Washington Bureau Chief's, 3 part interview with former ambassador Joe Wilson gives you a very interesting look at the man who created a scandal that hit inner circle of the White House. All 3 parts are posted here. *

RNC Petitions CBS to Revise Reagan Biopic (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=1;t=7263)
The mounting outrage over the CBS mini-series about the Reagans has prompted a response from the party of Reagan. Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves. Gillespie is concerned about the accuracy of the film and requested that a team of historians and people who knew the Reagans review the miniseries.

U.S. Helicopter Shot Down in Iraq; 15 Killed (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=18;t=7264)
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter packed with soldiers headed for a short-term break was hit with a missile and crashed in a field west of Baghdad on Sunday morning, killing 15 soldiers and wounding 21 others. It was the deadliest single attack on American forces since the liberation of Iraq.

Risky for coalition to leave Iraq early, Bush says (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=18;t=7254)
Leaving Iraq would be more dangerous to the United States than staying and would dishonor GIs who already have been killed there, President Bush said yesterday.

Rice Urges Patience in Iraq (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=18;t=7265)
National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice spoke to the National Legal Center for the Public Interest, where she talked about American foreign policy. She began by pointing out that terrorists have made America a "battleground in the war on terror."[/list]

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Editorials and Commentary:</span>

<ul> Should Military Service be a Presidential Prerequisite? ~ by Doug Patton (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=23;t=7262)
Must a candidate for President of the United States have active duty military experience, preferably in combat, in order to be a qualified commander-in-chief?

Christian American or American Christian ~ by James A. Bowden (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=24;t=7260)
If you are Christian and American, like 85% of the U.S., then which allegiance is first? What, you don't want to choose between Christian and American? Eventually, the Puritan Liberals will make you choose. Your day of reckoning cometh.

Is Rush Limbaugh Down for the Count? ~ Part II (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=22;t=7261)
Two weeks ago, this column was devoted to the question of whether or not Rush Limbaugh's radio career would be diminished by his revelation of addiction to prescription painkillers. Reader response has been profound and wide-ranging, varying from deeply supportive to the far extremes of hatred and venom.[/list]

[m.s.u.matt]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!

Quote[/b] ]Last night when I went through my home airport, there was a large party welcoming home a soldier from Iraq. They had lots of balloons and flags and they were really celebrating. It's so nice to see that.


http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif *Thats awesome!

Welcome back Terri and AZWW, nice to see ya' again.

Well, off to the rest of the forum..there has been some interesting exchanges in other threads the last week or so.

Later.
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[lovingarmywife]

Hiya folks! Not much happening out here, just lots of wind and cold. Spent the day taking down Halloween stuff.

Hubs fell victim to the Christmas rush. The mail room on base asked some units to send one soldier per unit to help out...hubby got stuck with it after the originally chosen soldier ended up being pregnant (it was a single soldier, and a long and sordid gosippy story)...so, she can't lift heavy boxes or stand on her feet for hours on end...hense, they needed a new "chosen one". But hubby only gets stuck with it for 2 weeks, because then they are getting a new soldier right out of AIT, and he/she will get stuck with it. I can tell already that I don't this "new job" it's 6 PM, and he isn't home, in fact, he hasn't even left work yet! Oh, my...it just occured to me that he also won't be coming home early on Thursdays. The only reprieve he gets is on Friday, because he's doing some board thingy.

Oh well, got to go, need to start dinner. I was only planning on changing my avatar...figured taht if I was taking Halloween down in my home, I'd better take it down on my net homes too!

[m.s.u.matt]

DIANA OLICK of CNBC was reporting on a story at the Capital...when she stopped reporting and said that they had heard several loud "bangs." she said they are not sure what they were, but her camera man ran downstairs and said that they had a man "held" outside the building!

She reiterated that they did NOT officially know what was going on, but that they did have a man "held" outside.

Lets hope its nothing.

[Idpatriot]

Hello everybody... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

I haven't checked in for quite a few days...been busy around here!

Very sad about the helicopter yesterday. I just can't even imagine how those family members must feel, those soldiers were coming home! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif They will be in my prayers as well as the injured. I guess they will be flying them at night now....wish they had done that before. Those things are so large and slow....they are a huge target!

I was very angry about a poll that I heard about on the news this morning on the radio....it said that a poll showed that the majority of Americans polled felt that the economy is more important than terrorism, and that they don't approve of how Bush is handling the Iraq situation!
Of course, who knows who was polled in this poll, but it still angers me. What do these people think? If we back down and don't keep this battle in Iraq and with terrorists in the Middle East....they will be in our back yard AGAIN, and our economy will take a dive, AGAIN!
I'm amazed at the shortsightedness of some people.... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Charie: I have to admit, that was a great game that Farve had last night. I haven't seen him play that well in a long time, and with a broken thumb to boot. He actually made some tackles ... wish I would have had him as my QB on Fantasy games! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

I was shocked and sickened when I saw that video of that lawyer being shot by that guy! I can't even imagine.....

I knew that when the report came out about the Chinook going down that the Libs would be ranting and raving and carrying on about this being another Viet Nam....handwriting was on the wall.

As for the Episcopalian gay priest... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif I would run as fast as I could from that affiliation. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif

We had snow here this morning....it's melting now though. A couple of mornings ago, it was 9 degrees! BRRRRR I guess winter has hit southern Idaho...

Well, I need to get some things done....
Have a great day everybody!
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[m.s.u.matt]

SOMEONE THREW A LARGE BRICK THROW A WINDOW OF THE CANNON BUILDING..RIGHT BY THE SAME ENTRANCE WHERE THE FIASCO TOOK PLACE LAST WEEK. *THE MAN IN CUSTODY IS A WELL DRESSED MAN, IN A SUIT AND TIE...THATS ALL THEY HAVE RIGHT NOW

[ALLEN L. WELLS]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYBODY.

: http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif TERRI - WELCOME BACK!!! AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WELL DESERVED AWARD YOU RECIEVED AT THE CONFERENCE.

Quote[/b] ]The attack on our helicopter yesterday was very sad. It's too bad we don't have some kind of anti-rocket system on the helicopters. *Is that possible?
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad1.gif TWO GOOD REASONS WHY A GOOD ANTI-ROCKET SYSTEM ISN'T PRACTICAL FOR HELICOPTERS. *1 - THE TIME FACTOR, AS DER ALTE POINTED OUT, JUST DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A REACTION TIME THAT WOULD BE EFFECTIVE. *2 - ANY ADDITONAL EQUIPMENT ADDED TO A HELICOPTER ADDS MORE WEIGHT WHICH IS A CRITICAL FACTOR IN ITS ABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION.

Quote[/b] ]Last night when I went through my home airport, there was a large party welcoming home a soldier from Iraq. They had lots of balloons and flags and they were really celebrating. It's so nice to see that.
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif I AM REALLY GLAD TO HEAR THIS. *THIS TYPE OF RECEPTION IS GREAT FOR MORALE. *IT IS ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS WHO ARE DOING A GREAT JOB FOR US.

Quote[/b] ]Words of Wisdom: "It makes me ashamed. It's a disgrace for anyone to talk about - talk like that in a time of war. Using this war for political advantage can only give hope to our enemies. And when you do that, that's going to cost lives." ~ Dennis Miller, on the disloyal opposition ~
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/madgo.gif THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS ISSUE!!! *THIS IS WHAT THE LEADERSHIP OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS DOING AND I HOPE THEY PAY DEARLY FOR THIS ACTION. *HOW MANY LOST SERVICE MEMBERS CAN WE ATTRIBUTE TO THEM FOR ENCOURAGING THE RESISTANCE OF SADDAM'S BACKERS. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif

Quote[/b] ]Flakes of the Day: * "We're going to win California and New York and some of the coastal states. The key to the election is these Midwest states. I think I can do the best in these states against George W. Bush." ~ Dick Gephardt, the dwarf that's been around the political block the most times ~
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif DICK GEPHARDT REPRESENTS ALL OF THE TRIED AND FAILED POLICIES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. *ONE OF THE THINGS I FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT IS HIS OVER ZEALOUS SUPPORT OF UNIONS WHICH I THINK HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST FACTOR IN THE USA LOSING SO MANY JOBS OVERSEAS. *ANOTHER AREA OF GREAT CONCERN IS THE SUPPORT OF UNIONS IN THE EDUCTION AREA WHICH HAVE TOO MUCH VOICE IN HOW THINGS ARE RUN AND EVEN AFTER THROWING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM THE JOB IS STILL NOT GETTING DONE.

Quote[/b] ]Now I'm in Jersey, and took a bus to Manhattan. *And now that I've conquered Manhattan and Times Square (should I say, "survived"?), it's been pretty interesting thus far. Saw the empire state building, ate a street vendor dog (and kept it down!) :yelclap" and saw a bunch of really neat places. *I didn't get to the largest gothic church, but did run across a really cool Catholic one. *Unfortunately, I got there too late to check out the service. *They will rue the day they closed the doors on the future pope.
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif AZWW - GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY (NYC). *THERE IS REALLY A LOT TO SEE THERE. *I WAS STATIONED THERE FOR TWO YEARS AND STILL DIDN'T SEE IT ALL. *DID YOU GET TO TRY ANY PIZZA? *THAT IS THE ONE THING THAT I MISS ABOUT ABOUT NYC. *EVEN AT THE LITTLE CORNER PIZZA PLACES YOU CAN GET THE BEST THERE IS.

Quote[/b] ]Dear New Episcopal Bishop.....This is God. I don't approve of your lifestyle and you're preaching blasphemy and heretical misguided doctrine. *You're fired! *By the way, I had St. Peter scratch your name off the book. Okay? Buh bye. (This has been a test of the Emergency Salvation Network. Had this been a real emergency, your soul woul be completely lost already, Bishop.)
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/melt.gif JEFF - I HOPE THIS MESSAGE GETS THROUGH TO OUR GAY BISHOP. *UNFORTUNATELY, I THINK HE WILL PROBABLY IGNORE IT.

Quote[/b] ]I was shocked and sickened when I saw that video of that lawyer being shot by that guy! *I can't even imagine.....
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif IDPATRIOT - ME TOO! *LAWYERS ARE NOT MY FAVORITE PEOPLE, BUT I WOULDN'T WISH THIS ANYBODY. *THE LOCAL NETWORKS GIVES EVERYBODY THEIR 15 MINUTES OF FAME NO MATTER HOW BAD IT IS.

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[Granite River]

Good day all.

Right you are Der Alte there is so little reaction time that even counter measures against a heat seeking missile wouldn’t work well close to the ground.

I can’t believe y’all are so sensitive. *A simple lawyer shooting is nothing. *A few years ago a station in San Antonio went to a scene where a guy was holing a gun to his head just in time for the evening news. *I can’t remember if he spoke his peace or not but he did go out on live TV. I think the camera man was telling him to wrap it up.

Quote[/b] ]Must a candidate for President of the United States have active duty military experience, preferably in combat, in order to be a qualified commander-in-chief?

Sure, or in Hillary’s case the murder of VF will do.

Quote[/b] ]If you are Christian and American, like 85% of the U.S., then which allegiance is first? What, you don't want to choose between Christian and American?

I’m not a Christian but I can’t see the conflict, in that America was founded on a base of Christian values. *I like moral laws, speed limits and “Keep off of the grass” signs.

As far as polls go; when people are asked if they like the way our action in Iraq is going they say no. *Who would? *But they agree that we have to stay and they agree that we had to go in the first place.

[m.s.u.matt]

BOB GRAHAM ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE U.S. SENATE

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[Der Alte]

Quote[/b] ]BOB GRAHAM ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE U.S. SENATE
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I want all you hard core conservatives to look at this quote - it shows that a Dimocrat can actually make a smart decision.

[Floridaguy]

<span style='color:purple' ><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Good Afternoon.</span></span> Busy, busy today. We started picking the *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/orange.gif s this morning, albeit they are practically worthless. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif *Tomorrow we start planting new trees where old ones have died and been pulled out (500 tomorrow, 500 Thursday). Welcome to our new members, and I hope everyone had a decent weekend.

Quote[/b] ]BOB GRAHAM ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE U.S. SENATE Thanks Matt. I needed some good news after all the bad to tragic news lately. I hope he put it in writing. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *My thoughts are with the families of all the Americans in the helicopter that died. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *This weekend, even all of my sports http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/football.gif *teams (Canes, Dolphins, Bucs) lost across the board. All of them were favored to win. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif *Starting this week, the Troop meetings for the new troop are on Wednesdays, so that will be our new busy evening (instead of Monday).

We are just making our plans for Christmas break. Mitchell & David are going to a local scout Winter Camp from the 26th to the 31st, and Meryl and I are planning on taking Jakob to some liberal places in Orlando for a day or two. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif

BBL... gotta run.

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[Terri]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Hi All! It's cold here today. It was kind of a shock to go out in 38 degree temps after having such a warm few days in DC.

That's great news about Bob Graham. I can't wait to hear from our Floridians on the chances of getting a Republican in that seat. Who will most likely be the candidates now?

Thanks for the info on the countermeasures for helcopters. There was some info in the Talon News story on this today that spoke to some limited defenses. Did you see that in War on Terror?

I worry about the predominance of nuts running loose in society. They are a danger to all elected representatives and it seems as though there are a lot of them surfacing just now. I hope the Secret Service is working very hard. The Democrats have raised the level of hate to very dangerous levels.

[lpara]

<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Afternoon Everyone! I'm home alone. Hubs & Son are http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/animal_elkgrin.gif deer http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/animal_elkgrin.gif hunting. Hope they get one! Our neighbor thinks it's evil to hunt. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif He also thinks if someone is brain dead they should allow the medical facility to starve them to death http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif Mixed up world we live in! He's been talking to my son which is how I've learned all this mumbo-jumbo. IRRATIONAL!

Well, off to browse. SYL</span>

[FreeNdeed]

Good Evening Everyone

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Terri Welcome home.

AZ Glad you could stick your head in. You are lucky to get to see NYC. I want to go but my husband won't seem to be dragged there. Too many people, too much traffic, http://hometown.aol.com/freendeed27/images/blahblah.gif Guess I should've gone on down there by myself.

BBL I'm going back a page to read the article on American Christian / Christian American

[Terri]

Quote[/b] ]He's been talking to my son which is how I've learned all this mumbo-jumbo.
Did your son set him straight? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

My grandson had an interesting conversation with his history teacher while I was away. It seems the teacher is an Al Gore supporter. So Jeff told him that he voted for Buchanan in the last school mock election.

We may have gotten Jeff a hair too far to the right but that's better than Al Gore. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif

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[stormy]

Afternoon, ya'll,

Terri, when are we going to hear about the convention? Wish we had a room where we could hear you tell about it! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Hope everyone is having a great day! It is definitely a HOT day in S. Texas.

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[lpara]

<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Terri, he http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif ed to me everything he wanted to say . . . thinking it might be disrespectful to correct his elder http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif Thankfully, he has heard us talk enough that he knows what is conservative and what is liberal http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif</span>

[m.s.u.matt]

Just wanted to pop in here and say Good Evening to everyone. Been busy in some other threads today and now....I'm bushed.

Good Night and God Bless! Yeeeees, even the liberals that are in here...Gob Bless you too! Maybe they'll get enlightened and see the Truth.

Time to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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[stormy]

Matt,

It is an inspiration to read your posts talking about mentoring the children.

Now just think, if the guy's heart was right, how many people he could help in the time he wastes in here! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

My http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twocents.gif for the day.

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[ALLEN L. WELLS]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY.

Quote[/b] ]BOB GRAHAM ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE U.S. SENATE
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif SOME GOOD NEWS TODAY. *I THOUGHT WE MIGHT GET A LITTLE MORE RESPONSE FROM OUR FLORIDA FOLKS ON THIS ONE. *I HOPE THEY ARE READY TO GET A REPUBLICAN REPLACEMENT FOR GRAHAM. *I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED BILL MCCOLLUM BUT I DON'T GET A VOTE.

Quote[/b] ]Hubs & Son are *deer * hunting. *Hope they get one!
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/animal_elkgrin.gif IPARA - DID THEY GET ONE?

Quote[/b] ]My grandson had an interesting conversation with his history teacher while I was away. It seems the teacher is an Al Gore supporter. So Jeff told him that he voted for Buchanan in the last school mock election.
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif TERRI - SOUNDS LIKE YOUR GRANDSON HAS THE RIGHT IDEA. *YOU JUST NEED TO MOVE HIM TO THE CENTER (ALMOST SAID TO THE LEFT) A LITTLE BIT.

[Terri]

Stormy, I finally got some info up on the conference. There will be more.

Bobby will do an official report on it that will remain on the site permanently. He has a lot more pictures than I do.

Allan, you're right, we'll nudge him over just a bit more. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif