Australia: WOW

[Michael McKelvy]

750 million dollars to the Tsunami disaster relief effort.

Good job.

[Lionel]

Michael McKelvy a écrit :
> 750 million dollars to the Tsunami disaster relief effort.
>
> Good job.

Olympic games of the charity Australia is runing for the gold medal...
Exemple : Baam, Iran december 2003 promises 220 million $ :-)
really perceived december 2004 17 millions $ :-(

Next Olympic game ?

[Michael McKelvy]

"Lionel" > wrote in message
...
> Michael McKelvy a écrit :
>> 750 million dollars to the Tsunami disaster relief effort.
>>
>> Good job.
>
> Olympic games of the charity Australia is runing for the gold medal...
> Exemple : Baam, Iran december 2003 promises 220 million $ :-)
> really perceived december 2004 17 millions $ :-(
>
> Next Olympic game ?

Leave it to you to say something bad about a good deed.

[Trevor Wilson]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> 750 million dollars to the Tsunami disaster relief effort.
>
> Good job.

**I just heard. I thought it was mis-reported. It's a pretty big jump from
AUS$80 million to AUS$1 Billion.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>
> "Lionel" > wrote in message

>> Olympic games of the charity Australia is runing for the gold medal...
>> Exemple : Baam, Iran december 2003 promises 220 million $ :-)
>> really perceived december 2004 17 millions $ :-(
>>
>> Next Olympic game ?
>
> Leave it to you to say something bad about a good deed.

Leave it to you to be oblivious to the facts of the situation and simply
wallow in the profundity of the promise, regardless of how empty it may be.

[Lionel]

Michael McKelvy a écrit :
> "Lionel" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Michael McKelvy a écrit :
>>
>>>750 million dollars to the Tsunami disaster relief effort.
>>>
>>>Good job.
>>
>>Olympic games of the charity Australia is runing for the gold medal...
>>Exemple : Baam, Iran december 2003 promises 220 million $ :-)
>>really perceived december 2004 17 millions $ :-(
>>
>>Next Olympic game ?
>
>
> Leave it to you to say something bad about a good deed.

No problemo, I claim the responsability of what I use to write !
I don't want to live with you in your Disney world.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>>
>> "Lionel" > wrote in message
>
>>> Olympic games of the charity Australia is runing for the gold medal...
>>> Exemple : Baam, Iran december 2003 promises 220 million $ :-)
>>> really perceived december 2004 17 millions $ :-(
>>>
>>> Next Olympic game ?
>>
>> Leave it to you to say something bad about a good deed.
>
> Leave it to you to be oblivious to the facts of the situation and simply
> wallow in the profundity of the promise, regardless of how empty it may
> be.
I'm still trying to figure out what Lionel was talking about.

I just thought it was very generous of the Aussies to pony up such a huge
sum.

I take it there is reason to believe they might not be good for it?
If that is so, they are going to be in deep **** from the rest of the world.

Maybe not, the Arabs ain't doin' **** to help their fellow Muslims in this
disaster, and they don't seem to be getting much flak.

What a world.

[Annika1980]

>From: "Trevor Wilson"

>**I dunno. Those wonderful, generous and good friends to the US, Saudi
>Arabia contributed US$10 million.
>
>

Wow, that's not even as much as Dumbya's $35 Million that he pledged. Of
course, when it was pointed out to him that we're spending $40 million on his
inauguration, he flip-flopped.

He was then heard to ask, "Ain't i already inaugerrated?"

[Michael McKelvy]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> I just heard yesterday that the State of Virginia has a one BILLION
>> dollar
>> budget surplus. Thay are thinking how to spend it
>> on one time only items. Of course, there are no plans
>> to return it back to the taxpayers!
>
> Speaking as one of those taxpayers, I don't want a tax rebate. The
> government is too far behind in doing what needs to be done. We have
> pressing needs in transportation, education, and safety-net social
> services. I wouldn't even object if they invested some of the money in a
> mutual fund, just like individuals do.
>
>
IIRC, anyone can give money to the government, so just sign over your rebate
to them.

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message

> If they have a surplus, the right thing to do is return it to the
> taxpayers.
> If they wish to donate it or part of it, they should allow the people of
> the state to vote on how it should be used. If things go as they usually
> do, the people of the U.S. will voluntarily give more than the government.

Interesting.

Technically, then shouldn't we have had to vote on whether to spend $2
million of the federal budget for a golf promotion program in St Augustine,
Florida? Or how about $200,000 for Cleveland's Rock n' Roll Museum? My
personal favorite is the $150,000 spent for a stoplight in Briarcliff Manor,
one of the richest New York communities made richer yet by the Bush tax
cuts.

Of course, because it's a Republican Congress, it's judicious spending, but
if it was Clinton you'd be calling him the antichrist. Wait. You already did
call him the antichrist. Strange. I thought you were an atheist. Or should I
say flip-flopper?

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>
>> If they have a surplus, the right thing to do is return it to the
>> taxpayers.
>> If they wish to donate it or part of it, they should allow the people of
>> the state to vote on how it should be used. If things go as they usually
>> do, the people of the U.S. will voluntarily give more than the
>> government.
>
> Interesting.
>
> Technically, then shouldn't we have had to vote on whether to spend $2
> million of the federal budget for a golf promotion program in St
> Augustine, Florida? Or how about $200,000 for Cleveland's Rock n' Roll
> Museum? My personal favorite is the $150,000 spent for a stoplight in
> Briarcliff Manor, one of the richest New York communities made richer yet
> by the Bush tax cuts.

If the government weere acting in accordance with my wishes, they wouldn't
be doing any of the above.
>
As I understand it, the Federal government is required to return all money
in excess of what it requires for its expenses. There are built in funds
for discetionary spending.

> Of course, because it's a Republican Congress, it's judicious spending,
> but if it was Clinton you'd be calling him the antichrist.

I dislike the Feds spending any money for anything beyond defense of
individual liberty. That both parties do not abide by my wishes is a matter
of record, and a matter of my condemnation. The fact is, no matter who is
in charge, spending continues to go up.

Wait. You already did
> call him the antichrist. Strange. I thought you were an atheist. Or should
> I say flip-flopper?
>
>
Better and more accurate if you say I am sometimes prone to hyperbole, and
use of certain commonly used words and phrases, thus making me pretty
normal.

[Schizoid Man]

"Trevor Wilson" > wrote in message

> **Perhaps Bill Gates could throw in a Billion or two. He'd never notice
> the difference.

He's committed to give away every cent of his estimated annual $3 billion
Microsoft divedend. This is in addition to whatever charitable work the
Gates Foundation is doing.

Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while swilling
champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.

(The two are completely unrelated, I just realized that).

[Schizoid Man]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message

>
> Schizoid Man said:
>
>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>> swilling
>> champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.
>
>
> Are you saying he doesn't donate to charities?

Does he give as much of his annual income (in percentage terms) as Gates?

We don't see Gates prancing around all over Africa pontificating to save the
children yet finding enough time to get his face plastered on all the iPod
posters.

[Clyde Slick]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> I just heard yesterday that the State of Virginia has a one BILLION
>> dollar
>> budget surplus. Thay are thinking how to spend it
>> on one time only items. Of course, there are no plans
>> to return it back to the taxpayers!
>
> Speaking as one of those taxpayers, I don't want a tax rebate. The
> government is too far behind in doing what needs to be done. We have
> pressing needs in transportation, education, and safety-net social
> services. I wouldn't even object if they invested some of the money in a
> mutual fund, just like individuals do.
>

Well, mutual funds, that certainly is a good idea........for social security
accounts also. Just like individuals do.

As far as the billion $, if I lived in Northern Virginia, I would definitely
be for transportation enhancements, though I am biased. A rebate would
likely be approximately $30 per capita, or approx $100 per taxpayer.
The other good idea would be saving it for a rainy day fund, to be
used in case of future deficits. Just a few years ago Virginia did
face that problem.

[Clyde Slick]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
...
>

My
> personal favorite is the $150,000 spent for a stoplight in Briarcliff
> Manor, one of the richest New York communities made richer yet by the Bush
> tax cuts.
>
> Of course, because it's a Republican Congress, it's judicious spending,
> but if it was Clinton you'd be calling him the antichrist. Wait. You
> already did call him the antichrist. Strange. I thought you were an
> atheist. Or should I say flip-flopper?
>

Both pork barrel Senators from New York are Democrats.

[Schizoid Man]

"Clyde Slick" > wrote in message
>
> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message

>> Of course, because it's a Republican Congress, it's judicious spending,
>> but if it was Clinton you'd be calling him the antichrist. Wait. You
>> already did call him the antichrist. Strange. I thought you were an
>> atheist. Or should I say flip-flopper?
>>
>
> Both pork barrel Senators from New York are Democrats.

Must your exemplify your vast stupidity and opaque prejudice every time you
open your mouth?

The federal budget is passed by Congress, not by "pork barrel Senators from
New York". Since you have ably noted in a multitude of posts that both
houses are Republican-controlled, I can surmise that: a. you are a moron, or
b. you are a moron. Which is it?

[Arny Krueger]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message

> Schizoid Man said:
>
>>>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>>>> swilling champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La
>>>> Jolla.
>
>>> Are you saying he doesn't donate to charities?
>
>> Does he give as much of his annual income (in percentage terms) as
>> Gates?
>
> I dunno. What the heck kind of test is that?

One that you'll probably fail, Middius.

[Schizoid Man]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message

> Schizoid Man said:
>
> Oh, I see. I didn't realize Bono was interested exclusively in furthering
> his own career.

I'm not saying that he is. But does he really need to make such a frickin'
song and dance (excuse the pun) about his philanthropy?

> Seriously though.... Are you holding up Bill Gates as a paragon of
> generosity and philanthropy? If you look around the U.S., you'll see
> landmarks and charities and public works that were funded by the blood
> money of past capitalist overlords. Gates is the same type -- a ruthless
> predator who wants to remove the stain from his name.

Irony is that if he wasn't a 'capitalist overlord' he wouldn't have any
money to give.

[Clyde Slick]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "Clyde Slick" > wrote in message
>>
>> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
>
>>> Of course, because it's a Republican Congress, it's judicious spending,
>>> but if it was Clinton you'd be calling him the antichrist. Wait. You
>>> already did call him the antichrist. Strange. I thought you were an
>>> atheist. Or should I say flip-flopper?
>>>
>>
>> Both pork barrel Senators from New York are Democrats.
>
> Must your exemplify your vast stupidity and opaque prejudice every time
> you open your mouth?
>
> The federal budget is passed by Congress, not by "pork barrel Senators
> from New York". Since you have ably noted in a multitude of posts that
> both houses are Republican-controlled, I can surmise that: a. you are a
> moron, or b. you are a moron. Which is it?

Those requests for Federal aid to municipal projects originate
from the Senators of that particular home state. If Shumer and/or
Clinton had not specifically asked for it, it would
not be in there.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "George M. Middius" > wrote in message
>
>>
>> Schizoid Man said:
>>
>>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>>> swilling
>>> champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.
>>
>>
>> Are you saying he doesn't donate to charities?
>
> Does he give as much of his annual income (in percentage terms) as Gates?
>
> We don't see Gates prancing around all over Africa pontificating to save
> the children yet finding enough time to get his face plastered on all the
> iPod posters.
>
>
Different approaches for different people. Both are doing good works,
lighten up.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "George M. Middius" > wrote in message
>
>> Schizoid Man said:
>>
>> Oh, I see. I didn't realize Bono was interested exclusively in furthering
>> his own career.
>
> I'm not saying that he is. But does he really need to make such a frickin'
> song and dance (excuse the pun) about his philanthropy?
>
>> Seriously though.... Are you holding up Bill Gates as a paragon of
>> generosity and philanthropy? If you look around the U.S., you'll see
>> landmarks and charities and public works that were funded by the blood
>> money of past capitalist overlords. Gates is the same type -- a ruthless
>> predator who wants to remove the stain from his name.
>
> Irony is that if he wasn't a 'capitalist overlord' he wouldn't have any
> money to give.
>
All the more reason to venerate capitalism.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Paul Dormer" > wrote in message
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> "Schizoid Man" emitted :
>
>>>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>>>> swilling
>>>> champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.
>>>
>>>
>>> Are you saying he doesn't donate to charities?
>>
>>Does he give as much of his annual income (in percentage terms) as Gates?
>>
>>We don't see Gates prancing around all over Africa pontificating to save
>>the
>>children
>
> Do you think Bill Gates is a good spokesman for worthy causes?? An
> admired an influential personality to the masses?
>
>
>
Only if you think brains and talent are virtues.

[Clyde Slick]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
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>
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> Those requests for Federal aid to municipal projects originate
>> from the Senators of that particular home state. If Shumer and/or
>> Clinton had not specifically asked for it, it would
>> not be in there.
>
> Correction: It would be appropriated to another state's welfare, and the
> elected representatives from New York would find it difficult to get
> reelected.
>

Both statements are true.But, the point is that it is incorrect
to lay the blame to the Republican Senators for that supposed
misappropriation.I don't know what bill it was part of, but I am
sure a slew of Democrats and a slew of Republicans both
voted for it.

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>
> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message

>>
>> "Trevor Wilson" > wrote in message
>>
>>> **Perhaps Bill Gates could throw in a Billion or two. He'd never notice
>>> the difference.
>>
>> He's committed to give away every cent of his estimated annual $3 billion
>> Microsoft divedend. This is in addition to whatever charitable work the
>> Gates Foundation is doing.
>>
>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>> swilling champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.
>>
>> (The two are completely unrelated, I just realized that).
>>
> So Bono enjoys the money he earned AND gives time and money to charity?
> What a *******.

Making a big deal about is rather *******ish.

[Schizoid Man]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> > Correction: It would be appropriated to another state's welfare, and
>> > the
>> > elected representatives from New York would find it difficult to get
>> > reelected.
>
>> Both statements are true.But, the point is that it is incorrect
>> to lay the blame to the Republican Senators for that supposed
>> misappropriation.I don't know what bill it was part of, but I am
>> sure a slew of Democrats and a slew of Republicans both
>> voted for it.
>
> Blame for the disgusting feeding frenzy in Washington, however, can be
> laid squarely at the doorstep of the G.O.P.
>

Ditto.

[Trevor Wilson]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
...
>
> "George M. Middius" > wrote in message
>
>> Schizoid Man said:
>>
>> Oh, I see. I didn't realize Bono was interested exclusively in furthering
>> his own career.
>
> I'm not saying that he is. But does he really need to make such a frickin'
> song and dance (excuse the pun) about his philanthropy?

**Yeah, he does. IMO, anyone who contributes their time/money to worthy
causes, is entitled to sing it from the rooftops. It achives several things:

* It may give pause for others to reach into their pockets.
* It may publicise a relatively unknown worthwhile charity.
* It may make the donor feel good about him/her self.

>
>> Seriously though.... Are you holding up Bill Gates as a paragon of
>> generosity and philanthropy? If you look around the U.S., you'll see
>> landmarks and charities and public works that were funded by the blood
>> money of past capitalist overlords. Gates is the same type -- a ruthless
>> predator who wants to remove the stain from his name.
>
> Irony is that if he wasn't a 'capitalist overlord' he wouldn't have any
> money to give.

**Quite true.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

[Michael McKelvy]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
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>
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> > Correction: It would be appropriated to another state's welfare, and
>> > the
>> > elected representatives from New York would find it difficult to get
>> > reelected.
>
>> Both statements are true.But, the point is that it is incorrect
>> to lay the blame to the Republican Senators for that supposed
>> misappropriation.I don't know what bill it was part of, but I am
>> sure a slew of Democrats and a slew of Republicans both
>> voted for it.
>
> Blame for the disgusting feeding frenzy in Washington, however, can be
> laid squarely at the doorstep of the G.O.P.
>
>
And in the 40 years or so that the Democrats had control?
The fact is pork barrel spending is something both parties engage in and
each one allows the other one to get away with it.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "George M. Middius" > wrote in message
>>
>> Clyde Slick said:
>>
>>> > Correction: It would be appropriated to another state's welfare, and
>>> > the
>>> > elected representatives from New York would find it difficult to get
>>> > reelected.
>>
>>> Both statements are true.But, the point is that it is incorrect
>>> to lay the blame to the Republican Senators for that supposed
>>> misappropriation.I don't know what bill it was part of, but I am
>>> sure a slew of Democrats and a slew of Republicans both
>>> voted for it.
>>
>> Blame for the disgusting feeding frenzy in Washington, however, can be
>> laid squarely at the doorstep of the G.O.P.
>>
>
> Ditto.
>
No Democrat controlled legislatures have ever engaged in Pork Barrel
spending? GMAFB! Senators get re-elected in large part for the money they
bring back from D.C.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>>
>> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
>
>>>
>>> "Trevor Wilson" > wrote in message
>>>
>>>> **Perhaps Bill Gates could throw in a Billion or two. He'd never notice
>>>> the difference.
>>>
>>> He's committed to give away every cent of his estimated annual $3
>>> billion Microsoft divedend. This is in addition to whatever charitable
>>> work the Gates Foundation is doing.
>>>
>>> Bono is a blowhard, talking about peace, hunger and poverty, while
>>> swilling champagne in Monaco or stepping off a private jet in La Jolla.
>>>
>>> (The two are completely unrelated, I just realized that).
>>>
>> So Bono enjoys the money he earned AND gives time and money to charity?
>> What a *******.
>
> Making a big deal about is rather *******ish.
>
No, it's publicity and it's because he has the ability to get the cameras
pointed at him that he's able to get people to open their wallets and part
with some cash.

Humility is it's own reward.

[Michael Conzo]

In article , "Trevor Wilson"
> wrote:

> The West needs to point these facts out with relentless accuracy to
> all. The US, Australia, Japan and other Western nations have responded
> speedily and with extreme generosity to this disaster. The Gulf states have
> not.

That's because the "muslims" in Asia are, in their view, vastly inferior to
REAL muslims.

Religion sucks.

[Michael Conzo]

On 1/7/05 7:53 AM, in article
, "Michael McKelvy"
> wrote:

> Time will tell, certainly he does give a lot of money to charity. It is not
> an obligation, and I suspect that when and if he contributes it will not
> only be substantial, but well thought out.


Probably along the lines of a million Pentium 3's running Windoze 98.

[Michael Conzo]

In article , "Paul Dormer"
> wrote:

> "U2¹s Bono has made a pledge to dedicate his life trying to help the
> impoverished people around the world."


That's good, considering his musical career is over.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Michael Conzo" > wrote in message
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> On 1/7/05 7:53 AM, in article
> , "Michael McKelvy"
> > wrote:
>
>> Time will tell, certainly he does give a lot of money to charity. It is
>> not
>> an obligation, and I suspect that when and if he contributes it will not
>> only be substantial, but well thought out.
>
>
> Probably along the lines of a million Pentium 3's running Windoze 98.
>
>
Only if that were something that would be of benefit.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Michael Conzo" > wrote in message
...
> In article , "Trevor Wilson"
> > wrote:
>
>> The West needs to point these facts out with relentless accuracy to
>> all. The US, Australia, Japan and other Western nations have responded
>> speedily and with extreme generosity to this disaster. The Gulf states
>> have
>> not.
>
> That's because the "muslims" in Asia are, in their view, vastly inferior
> to
> REAL muslims.
>
> Religion sucks.
>
No argument there. But they still seem to think that all non-Muslims are
infidels, so I would expect more from the A-rabs.

[Clyde Slick]

"George M. Middius" > wrote in message
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>
>
> Clyde Slick said:
>
>> > Correction: It would be appropriated to another state's welfare, and
>> > the
>> > elected representatives from New York would find it difficult to get
>> > reelected.
>
>> Both statements are true.But, the point is that it is incorrect
>> to lay the blame to the Republican Senators for that supposed
>> misappropriation.I don't know what bill it was part of, but I am
>> sure a slew of Democrats and a slew of Republicans both
>> voted for it.
>
> Blame for the disgusting feeding frenzy in Washington, however, can be
> laid squarely at the doorstep of the G.O.P.
>
>

Wrong, its both, always has been, always will be.

[Clyde Slick]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
>
> Humility is it's own reward.
A. Krooger, 2003

If irony killed.
A Krooger, 2004

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message

> No Democrat controlled legislatures have ever engaged in Pork Barrel
> spending? GMAFB! Senators get re-elected in large part for the money they
> bring back from D.C.

Dems are by no means saints, but at least they don't called global warming
'junk science' while simultaneously fighting tooth and nail to get evolution
replaced by creationism in every school textbook in the land. No. You
GMAMFB!

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message

> No, it's publicity and it's because he has the ability to get the cameras
> pointed at him that he's able to get people to open their wallets and part
> with some cash.
>
> Humility is it's own reward.

Obviously not a reward he's about to get anytime soon.

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael Conzo" > wrote in message

> It's actually all just a bribe to get the Indonesians not to attack
> Australia. Indonesia is a thousand little islands with 300M mostly
> towel-heads, just north of Australia.

Thanks for the geography lesson, dude. Indonesia consists of just over
17,000 islands. Perhaps it would be helpful if you did a wee bit of learning
before exercising that muscular bag of wind you call a brain.

By the way, I love your racial stereotyping. Where did you get pick up such
finesse?

[Lionel]

Michael McKelvy a écrit :

> Maybe not, the Arabs ain't doin' **** to help their fellow Muslims in this
> disaster, and they don't seem to be getting much flak.

Pure McKelvy... :-(
It seems that the worst wave is still to come.

> What a world.

That's true.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>
> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>
>> No Democrat controlled legislatures have ever engaged in Pork Barrel
>> spending? GMAFB! Senators get re-elected in large part for the money they
>> bring back from D.C.
>
> Dems are by no means saints, but at least they don't called global warming
> 'junk science
while simultaneously fighting tooth and nail to get evolution
> replaced by creationism in every school textbook in the land.


You're trying to convince me that is representative of all or even a
majority of Republicans?

I see I'm not the only one with a penchant for hyperbole. :-)


No. You
> GMAMFB!
>
>
>

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>
>> No, it's publicity and it's because he has the ability to get the cameras
>> pointed at him that he's able to get people to open their wallets and
>> part with some cash.
>>
>> Humility is it's own reward.
>
> Obviously not a reward he's about to get anytime soon.
I was never in the running.

[Schizoid Man]

"Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message

> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message

>>
>> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
>>
>>> No, it's publicity and it's because he has the ability to get the
>>> cameras pointed at him that he's able to get people to open their
>>> wallets and part with some cash.
>>>
>>> Humility is it's own reward.
>>
>> Obviously not a reward he's about to get anytime soon.
> I was never in the running.

I was talking about Bono, dude.

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
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>> "Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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>>> "Michael McKelvy" > wrote in message
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>>>> No, it's publicity and it's because he has the ability to get the
>>>> cameras pointed at him that he's able to get people to open their
>>>> wallets and part with some cash.
>>>>
>>>> Humility is it's own reward.
>>>
>>> Obviously not a reward he's about to get anytime soon.
>> I was never in the running.
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> I was talking about Bono, dude.
>
Why should that be something to strive for? I think he should feel pride in
the fact that he's being successful in his professional and his charitable
endeavors.

[Michael McKelvy]

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>>> Do you think Bill Gates is a good spokesman for worthy causes?? An
>>> admired an influential personality to the masses?
>>>
>>Only if you think brains and talent are virtues.
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> That's a rather rudimentary observation, Mickey. Brains and talent can
> be virtues - but it depends on how they are used.

How has he used them badly?

Gates is not a good
> role model. Besides, even if he was wearing wrap-around shades, he'd
> still come off as a dork.
>
Good thing we didn't use looks as a standard for Steven Hawking.

[Schizoid Man]

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>>> >> Do you think Bill Gates is a good spokesman for worthy causes?? An
>>> >> admired an influential personality to the masses?
>>> >>
>>> >Only if you think brains and talent are virtues.
>>>
>>> That's a rather rudimentary observation, Mickey. Brains and talent can
>>> be virtues - but it depends on how they are used. Gates is not a good
>>> role model. Besides, even if he was wearing wrap-around shades, he'd
>>> still come off as a dork.
>>
>>But not a smoker of pot, no doubt.
>
> Is Bono pro-legalization? That's news to me.

No he's not. He's Catholic.

[Lionel]

Schizoid Man a écrit :

> No he's not. He's Catholic.
>

My parents told me that we are Catholic, but this doesn't prevent me to
experiment a lot of things...

>

[Schizoid Man]

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> Schizoid Man a écrit :
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>> No he's not. He's Catholic.
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> My parents told me that we are Catholic, but this doesn't prevent me to
> experiment a lot of things...

You are a bad Catholic and your soul might burn in the eternal hellfire of
Damnation.

Would you risk that for a few hits of the bong or conjugating with your wife
for recreation?

[Lionel]

Schizoid Man a écrit :
> "Lionel" > wrote in message
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>>Schizoid Man a écrit :
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>>>No he's not. He's Catholic.
>>
>>My parents told me that we are Catholic, but this doesn't prevent me to
>>experiment a lot of things...
>
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> You are a bad Catholic and your soul might burn in the eternal hellfire of
> Damnation.

Lord, for a first attemp, I prefer that... Thank you

> Would you risk that for a few hits of the bong or conjugating with your wife
> for recreation?


Up to now my wife has been as nasty as me.
I hope it will stad a long time !

[Trevor Wilson]

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>>>>> Do you think Bill Gates is a good spokesman for worthy causes?? An
>>>>> admired an influential personality to the masses?
>>>>>
>>>>Only if you think brains and talent are virtues.
>>>
>>> That's a rather rudimentary observation, Mickey. Brains and talent can
>>> be virtues - but it depends on how they are used.
>>
>>How has he used them badly?
>
> The guy is a vulture, for starters...

**Gates is a tough, savvy business person. As long as he is honest and does
not violate the law, I have no issue with what he does.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

[Michael McKelvy]

"Schizoid Man" > wrote in message
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> "Lionel" > wrote in message
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>> Schizoid Man a écrit :
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>>> No he's not. He's Catholic.
>>
>> My parents told me that we are Catholic, but this doesn't prevent me to
>> experiment a lot of things...
>
> You are a bad Catholic and your soul might burn in the eternal hellfire of
> Damnation.
>
> Would you risk that for a few hits of the bong or conjugating with your
> wife for recreation?
>
Abso****inglutely!