How the fuck can you say that imposing your will on another nation can make it a better place? How can you say that if America is safer that the world is better off?

FUCK!!!! I hate this shit!

I understand that I may be perceived as very opinionated and stubborn, but I never try to force my will on others in their beliefs or other personal views. And as such, I find it hard to swallow the fact that because our government views itself as right that any other view should be beaten into submission and made to adhere to our policies or parish.

Should we next dethrone the Queen of England because her scheme of government is not a true democracy? Now, I understand that Parliament is really the ruling body and that it is a democracy, but my comparison stands.

Maybe it's just the way G-Dub says shit, but I just wanna stand up and scream at the guy to shut the hell up.

I think that part of participating in the shrinking world that we live in today is to be diplomatic and understanding of the customs and beliefs of other nations. In business, we are forced to constantly adjust our tactics to the customs of other countries and their beliefs or customs.

Sure, we should've gone after the group responsible for the attacks on our country on September 11, but where's the proof that Saddam was responsible? And, if it was so important that we get those responsible, why haven't we caught the providers of their funds? Oh, that's right... because we'd have to arrest our current and one of our former presidents.

fbi head pickard(sp?) just testified that in the summer before 911 rumsfeld told him to stop sending him memos about increased terrorist warnings cause he had other priorities.

Im not sure of the truthfulness behind this, but I figured it be good
to pass around just in case.

Starting on August 15th, 2004 the price of a ticket for violation of NJ
Law 39:3-29 (failure to show your driver's license, registration, or
insurance card at the time you are stopped) is going from $44.00 to
$173.00.

Please make sure your vehicles have the proper documents in them. If
you
jump in the car to run to the store and forget your wallet with your
license in it and you are stopped.... Oh well..., you just spent $173!
And the fine for not having all three documents is $519!!!

Forward to people in NJ, and let them know of this change. And be
careful!

All this week on the history channel, they are showing the HBO Mini-series "Band of Brothers", completely uncensored. If you dont know what it's about, it follows the true story of Easy company, a paratrooper outfit, from their training in Georgia, to the storming of Omaha beach, battle of the bulge, all up to the actual end of the war.

In my personal opinion, this is the finest show television has ever produced. It really is fantastic, and you're doing a disservice to yourself if you miss out on it.

It is rumored that they are currently in pre-production for the sequel to the miniseries. Instead of the european theatre, however, the second series will focus on the pacific theatre. Details can be found here.

As if all this wasnt enough, it was produced by Steven Speilberg and Tom Hanks, so you know it's good.

Quote:10 green groups seek to whet appetites with 'Earth Dinner'


By Jennifer Harper
THE WASHINGTON TIMES


Care for a slice of mud pie or a little dirty rice, perhaps?
A coalition of 10 environmental groups is pushing "Earth Dinner," billed as a "new national holiday" and a touchy-feely alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving meal.
"Move over, Thanksgiving. Just in time for Earth Day, America is sprouting a powerful new holiday tradition," the groups said in a statement issued yesterday, calling the dinner a "paradigm-breaking feast," among other things.
But things may not be quite so down-home. The event could be more a promotion of political advocacy than an innocent opportunity for heartfelt family time.
"People are hungry for meaningful rituals that emphasize community over commerce. The Earth Dinner provides an opportunity for deeper connection," said a statement by Theresa Marquez, billed as the "Earth Dinner creator."
But Mrs. Marquez happens to be the president of Massachusetts-based Organic Center for Education and Promotion, a year-old nonprofit group established by the Organic Trade Association in 2002.
The center has pledged to raise $1 million in donations this year "to provide consumers, health care professionals and public officials with credible, peer-reviewed scientific information about the organic benefit," according to a statement posted online.
In addition, Mrs. Marquez is spokeswoman for Wisconsin-based Organic Valley, North America's largest organic farmers' cooperative and supplier of more than 100 organic food products, including milk, eggs, cheese and even premium sirloin steak.
They count the Environmental Media Association as an official partner, noting that the "EMA mobilizes the entertainment industry in a global effort to educate people about environmental issues and inspire them into action."
Suggestions for Earth Dinner at the official Web site (<!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.earthdinner.org">http://www.earthdinner.org</a><!-- w -->) include shopping lists and recipes based on "earth, water, air and fire," as well as ideas for "traditions" that included mealtime advocacy topics such as acid rain and global warming, and admonitions "to educate friends and family."
One directive suggested, "Share information and ideas from your favorite [nongovernmental organization] or environmental group."
Mrs. Marquez maintains that "Earth Dinner will help us get back in touch with where our food comes from. Our simple everyday food purchases have a huge impact on the health of Earth and our personal health."
But the dinner is not the only Earth Day activity that may be losing its earthiness.
Earth Pledge, a Manhattan-based group that advocates eco-minded "sustainability," is offering a consumer sweepstakes with prizes that include $1,200 in kitchen appliances from the upscale manufacturer Bosch, dinner at the swank restaurant Windows and three nights in the tony Tribeca Grand Hotel.
In addition, jet-setting luminaries who have "signed on to support Earth Pledge's vision of a greener, more sustainable city" include New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Rep. Charles B. Rangel, both New York Democrats, actor Edward Norton and Robert Kennedy Jr.

Ok, maybe someone can clear this up for me. Is our postal service still a government operation or has it been privatized?

As far as I know, it's still run by the governemt and as such, I find the following just a bit disturbing...

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exibit a) the first post

exibit b) i felt like spicing things up a bit

exibit c) this was just silly

exibit d) a funny joke

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for like the last few hours. This is quite the challenge trying to get it out with just my tongue.

Their site has been down for 4 days now. I'm getting nervous. I hope everythings ok.