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Post #18,267 by Silverlock 11/14/01 1:11:15 PM Reply	Refreshing I just love it when a thread is saved from the flames. I think we aren't too far apart on this. My original point (however badly expressed) was in the nature of a logic exercise. I regret the implication that I think our gov is worse than the Taliban. However, I strongly disagree with your contention that the current inroads on civil liberties are simply more of the same that others have done in the past. I think this is much more serious. With that in mind, the point I was trying to make was, given the rhetoric of our administration regarding the aims of the terrorists, we have already lost the "war on terrorism" due to our actions in response. How to mangle the truth; Have it reported by any major U.S. media outlet.
Post #18,278 by screamer 11/14/01 2:27:46 PM Reply	Point taken... And I'm no prophet. I am guardedly optimistic that this is more of the same... We can agree to disagree on the "degree" of severity of this current power grab, and we can agree to agree that we must try to diligently guard our rights to unlawful search and seizure and due process... I'm ready to put this to rest if you are. Just a few thoughts, Screamer "I'll tip my hat to the new constitution, take a bow for the new revolution, smile and grin at the change all around, pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday..." P. Townshend "Nietzsche has an S in it" Celina Jones
Post #18,280 by Silverlock 11/14/01 2:37:39 PM Reply	Putting it to rest. Complete agreement. (about putting it to rest. Other things? We'll see.) :-) How to mangle the truth; Have it reported by any major U.S. media outlet.
Post #18,299 by Ashton 11/14/01 4:05:20 PM Reply	PS to both. Mouse That Roared !! Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. Cackle.. I'd forgotten that masterpiece.. Would that 'we-all' had not: there is no finer pomposity-buster than Sellers in a good vehicle - and that one was a Ferrari Testa Rossa on nitro. The Q Bomb says it all. Nice to see Sweet Reason is alive and well at, at least zIWE. I too shall attempt next to avoid merely replying in kind to shibboleths and, if I can - point out as well: the sight of a process doomed to doggerel by M$-like initial Awful McDesign. (repeat after self the mantra.. scale and relativity, scale and relativity, scale and relativity..) Peace. We have to become accustomed (but not inured) to the Interesting Times - and remain vigilant of the BS of all the bounders, each looking for opportunities, whatever sewn-on label they sport. No? Ashton
Post #18,301 by Silverlock 11/14/01 4:33:19 PM Reply	Pomposity buster Being There. Sellers most understated role. And an absolute delight to watch. The cluelessness of the politicians/media/business leaders reacting to this "Gardner" is hilarious. The Shirly MacClaine masturbation scene is especially rich in wry humor. Highly recommended to any with an appreciation of subtlety in film. I've got to get the book to see how much is left out of the movie. How to mangle the truth; Have it reported by any major U.S. media outlet.
Post #18,310 by Ashton 11/14/01 5:02:36 PM Reply	Yes.. of Course! Timeless and entirely current Maybe more than Mouse. Everyone got to watch close-ups of most congresscritters recently - in that orchestrated Let's Get Horny Billy rewrite of The Ten Commandments Live! on color Tee Vee! Permanently ingrained: those faces, that High Dudgeon, that McSincerity! er hypocrisy dripping onto the expensive carpeting. Mr. YouthfulIndiscretionHyde presiding with requisite silver-hair and avuncular epithets. Cackle.. glorp.. One of the few videos I bought. Thanks - have to view it again soon, with a cohort. Chauncy Gardner Lives! He lives in the hearts and minds of every little girl at Christmas time.. Yes! Virginia - there IS a Chauncey Gardner !!! Ashton ain't us homo-saps a Riot!? RIP Mr. Sellers
Post #18,312 by screamer 11/14/01 5:13:28 PM Reply	Okay, Okay.... I'll bite... The Party is the ultimate in my view... Birdy num nums, birdy num nums... Just a few thoughts, Screamer "I'll tip my hat to the new constitution, take a bow for the new revolution, smile and grin at the change all around, pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday..." P. Townshend "Nietzsche has an S in it" Celina Jones
Post #18,372 by boxley 11/14/01 10:40:35 PM Reply	nope there is a girl in my soup and dont forget leu licunce pour la mahenky thanx, bill tshirt front "born to die before I get old" thshirt back "fscked another one didnja?"

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