soobie

You're very welcome

I once had a college professor (Charles Stevenson) who had taught at Yale, but had been let go from that institution because he remarked that within Hitler's belief system, a case could be made that Hitler was justified in doing what he did. Of course, Stevenson never said Hitler was right, but narrow minds illogically construed that he said that. The period right after WWII over here was marked by a surplus of nutcases.

GBW's use of the disaster of 9/11 to pass homeland security and begin his opportunistic wars (Afghanistan might can be justified; Iraq, no) is reminiscent of Hitler's use of the Reichstag fire as an excuse to seize complete power. (The Nazi's didn't set the Reichstag fire, nor is there any proof they were complicitous.) However, comparing GBW to Hitler is a little extreme-I only said GWB was irritating.

Brezhnev's personality cult was cynical and hollow, more or less manufactured for show. His rule faltered in the end because he was suffering from the effects of old age and no longer had the vigor of a younger man to lead his country. However, his era is remembered as a golden age by the Russians, despite the corruption, economic chaos and the Aghan War. I became disenchanted with GWB when he sent we taxpayers a rebate right during the beginning of his administration. I viewed that move as a cynical ploy to buy loyalty, and it ticked me off. When Colin Powell stood before the UN and made the case for invading Iraq, I was spitting nails. It was obvious the evidence was flimsy and packed with lies, and only a pack of ignorant sheep could have believed it. Money and greed carry a lot of weight. I believe it is clear the the war in Iraq was less about political reasons, and all about greed (oil and Haliburton). If GWB was maneuvered by his coterie like a puppet, he was a willing puppet and did nothing against his will. Among his cult followers (the righteous right, the good old boys, and the greedy), Gwb's credit still runs high. "You can fool all of the people some of the time. You can fool some of the people all of the time. You can't fool all of the people all of the time." The people are beginning to get fed up!

I haven't been to a concert alone since I was a university student. Now, it would be a weird experience. None of the excitement of a shared experience, no after concert critique with friends, and no dinner at some after hours dive. Hey, maybe you'll hook up with somebody. You never know!

I know what you mean...I really wanted to go to Nick Cave earlier this month and ended up backing out because I couldn't find anyone else who really liked his music either. Unfortunately I am not a Missy Higgins fan...sorry

We should definitely catch up soon and I hope you're alright

Who doesn't hate mosquitoes? We had a dry summer, so this past year here was pretty good--we hardly had any mosquitoes compared to other years. Lawns looked like crap, but at least we could go outside and enjoy the dust devils without being eaten alive. Interesting historical fact: When it was first settled, Battle Creek had so many swamps and mosquitoes that almost everyone had malaria. The young lads and lassies had to schedule their dates between their fevers.

hey monkey-brains!

How have you been? good? I hope so!

Not much happening in my dimesions... I may have to wormhole it over to yours shortly...

yours in string theory
bxx

SGAU National hookup..... please read it!

Then make this weekend yours soobie

Yes, I needed this weekend as well. Weekends are always like 3 days way too short though.

Hey. Just thought I'd drop by to say hello on here. Hope you had fun doing the dishes.

Yeah, it is funny now

glad you like my socks

Spot on, man!

I've taken a dreadfully dull contract. We should talk biz; helping you out may be necessary to preserve my sanity...

At your leisure