pareau
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posted on August 26, 2000 10:44:11 PM new
For pity's sake, I should have told you that Ted Turner would have floated the whole deal. She wouldn't have had to know about any of it. Brother. I knew you'd give us the brush. At least you didn't use the old "I have to spend more time in my garden" line. I know, I know: When you're on your deathbed, you don't want to find yourself saying "If only I'd paid more attention to those nasturtiums..."
Back to Jerry and Dr. B.
- Pareau
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kiheicat
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posted on August 26, 2000 10:54:42 PM new
I met John McCain at the Grand Wailea here on Maui when we slipped away for a few days...talked to him by the pool for awhile. This was right after he withdrew from the race and I told him that I was crushed that he was no longer running. He is an EXTREMELY nice man with a gorgeous wife. My kids liked him too and commented that he talked to them like people instead of 'little kids'. I asked him if he was going to consider running again in the future and he winked and said "Well, we'll just see..." lol If he does run again, he has my vote.
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ubiedaman
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posted on August 26, 2000 11:32:04 PM new
I really like McCain, because he seems to be a Democratic Repulican!...As I grow older, I seem to see my former "liberal" views diminshed a bit!
I feel that there are MANY in US who may feel the same...we are proud of our country,and our heritage, but we feel the "Liberals" are just a bit TOO liberal...
I HOPE that McCain DOES run in the next election, cuz this time out, no matter WHO we select, WE ARE SCREWED!!!!..
BTW...what does everyone think of Ralph Nader's "nomination"?
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
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tegan
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posted on August 27, 2000 09:49:15 AM new
Pareau:
I read kafka for the first time when I was twelve. Turning into something your family
neither likes, appreciates nor understands is a very real issue at that age.
antiquary: I was all set to vote for John McCain too. It seems every year they throw up one or two very good choices during the primarys but they are never in the final running when the election comes around.
It really ticks me off.
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kiheicat
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posted on August 27, 2000 11:39:38 AM new
I think there needs to be some slicing of heads all across the board of elected officials... senators, reps, all of 'em... lot of bloodsuckers out there who are in the game for the glory and their own comfort, power, and padded pockets, and couldn't give a rat's patootey about the people they supposedly serve. humph!
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snowyegret
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posted on August 27, 2000 11:44:29 AM new
Oh well, Ubie.
I actually did vote for McCain in the primary here. I couldn't vote in the last 2 presidential elections, since I was a US territorial resident. Hard to get excited over Boring and Shrub. 
[ edited by snowyegret on Aug 27, 2000 11:47 AM ]
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pareau
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posted on August 27, 2000 01:48:54 PM new
I think there needs to be some slicing of heads all across the board of elected officials... senators, reps, all of 'em... lot of bloodsuckers out there who are in the game for the glory and their own comfort, power, and padded pockets, and couldn't give a rat's patootey about the people they supposedly serve. humph!
On reading this, I got a great image of a dais populated by fat cats with spiral-sliced ham for heads.
Here's for truth in campaigning...
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Antiquary
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posted on August 27, 2000 02:06:27 PM new
A Tale of Two Cities Revisited
Tegan-- I think that a good deal of McCain's appeal to me, given the alternatives, is that he seems to have retained some degree of self through the political process. All politicians have to compromise their beliefs and values to succeed and McCain is no exception, but at least he hasn't bartered his entire soul away, and for that, if nothing else, I think he is worthy of some respect and trust.
Pareau -- the meaning is not in nasturiums, but perhaps tomatoes.
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jamesoblivion
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posted on August 28, 2000 09:57:38 AM new
Hey Pareau. How are ya? 
I'm only slightly familiar with Portishead. They're a little too electronic and British for me, but from what I've heard they're definitely interesting.
James.
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kiheicat
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posted on August 28, 2000 11:49:28 AM new
pareau LOL!
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preacher4u
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posted on August 28, 2000 06:08:22 PM new
Cantinflas.
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Trolls: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/preacher4u/
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jeanyu
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posted on August 28, 2000 06:31:58 PM new
Hello---I'm at a real quandray this fall. Have never registered in my life---but now living in a small town and my Flea Market Buddy is up for reelection on council. Just to give you a feel for things--for years I have called him Wally---everyone and the ballot calls him Walter. URK.
Going to garsh darn inlist (know that's the wrong term--give me credit or not--having been 47 years on this planet I have never voted--this is a biggie for me)
So great--I want to vote for my first and ever political buddy Wally (Walter) and dang--going to have to pick the blame president too. Sheesh--having never voted--never been aligned to a party---but Gore sure can Kiss---so what if Bush snorted. Do I want a pres that can snort or kiss passionately? Of course--the Kiss is on My List.
Simplistic---of course--but Wally can count on my vote!! Go Walter!!
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barrybarris
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posted on August 28, 2000 06:44:00 PM new
Go Wally Go...
Barry (rockin' into the night) Barris
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snowyegret
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posted on August 28, 2000 07:02:43 PM new
preacher4u: Is Catinflas PRI or PAN?
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dawaford
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posted on August 31, 2000 11:56:27 AM new
Putting forth an old idea that I still think has merit-the NOTA option.
All ballots(local, state, federal)must have "None of The Above" as an option. In the event NOTA receives more votes than any candidate, the election is voided and all candidates are barred from running again, perhaps for that cycle, perhaps forever.
Current officeholders remain in place while new primaries and elections are set up. Repeat as necessary.
If this system were in place today, I doubt W could have raised the kind of money he has or Gore would be the nominee of his party.
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jt-2007
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posted on August 31, 2000 03:23:22 PM new
Charlton Heston.
http://www.law.harvard.edu/news/Charlton_Heston_speech.html
(I was simply giving a restaurant review Pareau. You really should get out more.)
T
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pareau
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posted on September 1, 2000 12:52:49 AM new
Too late, "T." Caught in the panty thread, clutching catfish. (Aren't they bottom feeders?) Naughty, naughty!
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jt-2007
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posted on September 1, 2000 09:02:06 AM new
LOL
T
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DoctorBeetle
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posted on September 19, 2000 12:19:39 PM new
Well, thank you Pareau. Sorry for the late acknowledgement of your nomination but I was unaware that I had been proferred as an option.
In the event that I should actually achieve this high office I want all to know what they are getting by offering my minimalist platform in advance of the election.
I am totaly against underhanded influence peddling. I intend (if elected) to peddle access to my influence in a completely above board and public manner - by eBay auction. As each major issue comes to be decided I will auction my influence/vote in a no reserve ($0.01 starting bid) auction. This will allow the public to know exactly whose pocket I am in and will also allow them to verify my honesty (i.e. when bought I will stay bought). My TOS will be reasonable and I will offer free shipping.
Dr. Beetle
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texas1958
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posted on September 19, 2000 12:56:37 PM new
Antiquary ROFL
Didn't realize you were from Texas, too!
Since you are bowing out and Molly needs a running mate how about we offer
Jeff Foxworthy or you know what's name, that guy that does "Here's your Sign"
Tex
Or Doctor Beetle
Heck, at that low a starting price maybe we can afford to influence our "goverment"
[ edited by texas1958 on Sep 19, 2000 01:14 PM ]
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Antiquary
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posted on September 21, 2000 06:14:14 AM new
Hi texas1958!
I'm not from Texas; just a fan of Molly's great political satire. Actually she would probably make a great Secretary of Education, cutting right through all the pedantic BS and toppling more than a few simulated-ivory towers.
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