OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
Matt wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>
>>While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>
> Actually, it is a responsibility.
>
Oh, I see. People who don't join the military are irresponsible. Thanks
for clearing that up.
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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
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Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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> On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
> <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>
>>While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>
> Actually, it is a responsibility.
>
Oh, I see. People who don't join the military are irresponsible. Thanks
for clearing that up.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:55:41 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote:
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:55:41 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote:
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:55:41 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote:
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:55:41 -0500, Matt Osborn wrote:
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
>On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:21:21 -0400, "Matt Macchiarolo"
><matt@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>
>> While the choice to serve militarily is an honorable one, it is just
>>that, a CHOICE.
>
>Actually, it is a responsibility.
--------.
--
Less drivel, more Dremel.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
and furthermore always carry a small snake.
- W.C. Fields
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
CRWLR wrote:
> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
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> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
CRWLR wrote:
> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
--
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> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
CRWLR wrote:
> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
--
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> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
--
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
CRWLR wrote:
> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
--
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> Complain all you want, just not to me. I did my time on the wall, and
> don't want to listen to your whining. If you stood the wall along side me,
> then complain all you want. I might listen or I might not. Either way, you
> can complain and I won't stop you. I might not listen, but I sure as hell
> am not going to stop you.
>
No problem, I don't want people complaining to me either -- I'm taking about
complaining to the government. We, however, are in a public forum, and you
did start this thread. A thread that was naturally going to elicit much
heated debate, and complaining.
--
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Re: OT - I just got this in my email and thought I would share
The UN couldn't organize a two-person parade!
Norm
"Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:bzfSc.1309$mf1.56968@news.uswest.net...
> Am I the only one that read this with G.W.'s voice in my head?
> n.
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hfh4p2gmbmtd1@corp.supernews.com...
> > WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR OUR PRESIDENT GIVE THE
> > FOLLOWING SPEECH?
> >
> > My Fellow Americans:
> >
> > As you all know, the defeat of the Iraqi regime has been completed.
> Since
> > congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission
in
> > Iraq is finished.
> >
> > This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American
> > forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now
> > time to begin the reckoning. Before me, I have two lists.
> >
> > One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side
> > during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain,
> > Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there.
> >
> > The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the
> > world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be
distributing
> > copies of both lists later this evening.
> >
> > Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to
those
> > nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved
> > during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the
> Iraqi
> > war.
> >
> > The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world
> > hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
> >
> > Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.
> >
> > In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
> money
> > toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home.
> >
> > On that note, a word to --------- organizations. Screw with us and we
> will
> > hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of
the
> > earth. Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe
> > China.
> >
> > To Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Yo, boys. Work out a peace
deal
> > now. Just note that Camp David is closed. Maybe all of you can go to
> Russia
> > for negotiations. They have some great palaces there. Big tables, too.
> >
> > I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with
> France,
> > Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring
> > from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.
> >
> > I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many
UN
> > diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid
parking
> > tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and
> > crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps
> > have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or
> > watch your precious Benzes, Beamers, and limos be turned over to some of
> the
> > finest chop shops in the world. I love New York.
> >
> > A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are
> likely
> > to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not
> > pissing us off for a change. Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and
> his
> > entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. Since I
will
> > hav a couple of extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around, guess
> > where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing
> something
> > with your oil.
> >
> > Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty ---
> > starting now. We are tired of the one-way highway. It is time for
America
> > to focus on the welfare of its own citizens. Some will accuse us of
> > isolationism. I answer them by saying, "darn tootin."
> >
> > Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the
> > world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on
the
> > planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to
eliminate
> > homelessness in America.
> >
> > To the nations on List 1, a final thought, thanks guys, we owe you and
> we
> > won't forget. To the nations on List 2, thanks for nothing.
> >
> > God bless America.
> >
> > Thank you and good night.
> >
> > (If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in
> English,
> > thank a soldier.)
> >
> >
>
>
Norm
"Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:bzfSc.1309$mf1.56968@news.uswest.net...
> Am I the only one that read this with G.W.'s voice in my head?
> n.
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10hfh4p2gmbmtd1@corp.supernews.com...
> > WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR OUR PRESIDENT GIVE THE
> > FOLLOWING SPEECH?
> >
> > My Fellow Americans:
> >
> > As you all know, the defeat of the Iraqi regime has been completed.
> Since
> > congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission
in
> > Iraq is finished.
> >
> > This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American
> > forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now
> > time to begin the reckoning. Before me, I have two lists.
> >
> > One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side
> > during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain,
> > Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there.
> >
> > The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the
> > world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be
distributing
> > copies of both lists later this evening.
> >
> > Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to
those
> > nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved
> > during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the
> Iraqi
> > war.
> >
> > The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world
> > hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
> >
> > Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.
> >
> > In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
> money
> > toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home.
> >
> > On that note, a word to --------- organizations. Screw with us and we
> will
> > hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of
the
> > earth. Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe
> > China.
> >
> > To Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Yo, boys. Work out a peace
deal
> > now. Just note that Camp David is closed. Maybe all of you can go to
> Russia
> > for negotiations. They have some great palaces there. Big tables, too.
> >
> > I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with
> France,
> > Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring
> > from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.
> >
> > I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many
UN
> > diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid
parking
> > tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and
> > crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps
> > have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or
> > watch your precious Benzes, Beamers, and limos be turned over to some of
> the
> > finest chop shops in the world. I love New York.
> >
> > A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are
> likely
> > to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not
> > pissing us off for a change. Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and
> his
> > entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. Since I
will
> > hav a couple of extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around, guess
> > where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing
> something
> > with your oil.
> >
> > Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty ---
> > starting now. We are tired of the one-way highway. It is time for
America
> > to focus on the welfare of its own citizens. Some will accuse us of
> > isolationism. I answer them by saying, "darn tootin."
> >
> > Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the
> > world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on
the
> > planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to
eliminate
> > homelessness in America.
> >
> > To the nations on List 1, a final thought, thanks guys, we owe you and
> we
> > won't forget. To the nations on List 2, thanks for nothing.
> >
> > God bless America.
> >
> > Thank you and good night.
> >
> > (If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in
> English,
> > thank a soldier.)
> >
> >
>
>