A word of caution

2003-02-20 Thread Astro
From another email list Warning foranyone using LimeWire or Morpheus For many years now I've used a free download service called LimeWire. You can usually find songs, programs and other information others care to share.Lately, there have been a number of programs that turn up when you

Top 10 Countries from which the United States Imports Oil

2003-02-21 Thread Astro
To clear up any misconceptions2002 Top 10 Countries from which the United States Imports Oil (thousand barrels per day)Ranking Country 2000, 2001, 2002* 1 Canada 1,807 1,828 1,895 2 Saudi Arabia 1,572 1,662 1,505 3 Mexico 1,373 1,440 1,501 4 Venezuela 1,546 1,553 1,385 5 Nigeria

Can anyone answer this?

2003-02-27 Thread Astro
This is a from a letter printed in our local paper. I have never heard this question before. Do any of you know if his statements have merit? Or is there a 'clause' which would letBush off the hook? Thanks for all your help! :) Let's assume for the sake of argument that the United States

Sorry for the delay in responding to your email.

2003-03-01 Thread Astro
Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. It took me much more time than I thought it would to wrap my house in duct tape and plastic sheeting to ward off a biological attack. It wasn't easy, but I think I've finally got the place air tight for now.At first, I was just going to

Big fish was dead already - Asia Times report

2003-03-03 Thread Astro
Whoare yougoing tobelieve? Big fish was dead already - Asia Times reporthttp://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/DJ30Df01.htmlArticle dated October 30 2002By Syed Saleem Shahzad "KARACHI - Ever since the frenzied shootout last month on September 11 in Karachi there have been doubts over

War by Howard Zinn

2003-03-03 Thread Astro
Published on Thursday, February 27, 2003 by CommonDreams.org War by Howard Zinn As I write this, it looks like war. This, in spite of the obvious lack of enthusiasm in the country for war. The polls that

Monitoring Iraq Airwaves - Shortwave?

2003-03-03 Thread Astro
Monitoring Iraq Airwaves Guide to monitoring radio transmissions to and from Iraq. Shortwave and mediumwave radio offer a unique chance to get alternative, first hand accounts and opinions on the crisis - at least if you speak Arabic or Kurdish. Here you can find a listing of radio stations

Moscow Times editorial

2003-03-03 Thread Astro
This was printed in the Monday online edition of the Moscow Times Monday, Mar. 3, 2003. Page 11 Clamping Down StatesideBy Matt Bivens WASHINGTON -- On the evening of Feb. 13, Andrew O'Conner, 40, was at St. John's College library in New Mexico when city

Charley Reese - The Don't Know Crowd

2003-03-04 Thread Astro
Received froma conservative friend in Brevard County, Florida Charley Reese is a well-known conservative writer in central Florida, formerly a regularly appearing columnist for the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. He is another conservative AGAINST the Bush administration war

Dismantle Weapons of Mass Deception

2003-03-04 Thread Astro
How about doing this nation wide? Don't get mad, get even! :) March 2, 2003Fed-Up Viewers Say, “No More Lies!”People Smash Their TVs at NBC StudiosWASHINGTON, DC - Early Sunday morning, a group of disgruntled television viewers calling themselves “Meet The People” disowned their

The REAL story on Khalid Shaikh Mohammed

2003-03-05 Thread Astro
This is one of the best pieces of true investigativejournalism I've read in an extremelylong time. Expertly researched andextensively documented byPaul Thompson. I highly recommend you peruse this article with great care. Is there more to the capture of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed than meets

Read it and weep, then please forward

2003-03-06 Thread Astro
Title: Read it and weep, then please forward Gentle readers be forewarned: a (homeless?) Vietnam veteran standing in fromt of the Vietnam memorial in Washingtom DC speaks from his heart in very blunt terms. I cannot personally find fault with his language or sentiments as he speaks of the

Re: Fla. officials warn of bacteria outbreak

2003-03-07 Thread Astro
I used to live on the beach in South Florida and these advisories are nothing new. This happens frequentlybecause theypump raw sewage through underwater pipelines out into the ocean. Most ofthe pipelines extend a couple of miles out from the shoreline and thesewageis carried away by theGulf

The Willing Conscript by Tom Paxton

2003-03-09 Thread Astro
The Willing Conscript Oh Sergeant I'm a draftee and I've just arrived in camp.I've come to wear the uniform and join the martial tramp.And I want to do my duty, but one thing I do imploreYou must give me lessons, sergeant, for I've never killed before.To do my job obediently is my only

Take America Back

2003-03-10 Thread Astro
Click here: TAKE AMERICA BACK patriotic bkgd.jpg

Waltzing Matilda

2003-03-10 Thread Astro
Waltzing Matilda When I was a young man I carried my packAnd I lived the free life of a roverFrom the Murrays green basin to the dusty outbackI waltzed my Matilda all overThen in nineteen fifteen my country said SonIt's time to stop rambling 'cause there's work to be doneSo they gave me a

A Pastoral Letter to the President

2003-03-11 Thread Astro
A Pastoral Letter to the President May 8, 2002 ByRev. Rich Lang Dear President Bush, When you were running for office you stated that Jesus Christ was your favorite philosopher. You have made a point of proclaiming your Christian faith. You have put time and energy in an attempt to link

Richard Perle: the Lowdown

2003-03-11 Thread Astro
Richard Pearle is a traitor http://www.fpp.co.uk/online/02/10/Richard_Perle_lowdown.html Richard Perle: the Lowdown David Irving hears: WHEN Richard Perle chairman of the Pentagon's defence policy board, was working for Senator Scoop Jackson, he was investigated by the Justice Department

Pentagon threatens independent reporters

2003-03-11 Thread Astro
More arrogance from the Pentagon. They're only going to show Iraqi troops dressed up as Americans committing any atrocities. Count on CNN to bring us the truth. I've already committed myself to resist all temptationand leave my television set turned off when things get underway. Irefuse

A 'Help Wanted' ad found on the web

2003-03-13 Thread Astro
A 'Help Wanted' ad found on the web:http://www.google-watch.org/jobad.html Deployment Engineer (with security clearance) Spooks on board at Google Matt Cutts, a software engineer at Google since January 2000, used to work for the National Security Agency and has a top-secret clearance.

Buget Unveiled Today Contains Large Cuts In Medicare And Veterans Programs

2003-03-13 Thread Astro
House Republican Buget Unveiled Today Contains Large Cuts In Medicare, Medicaid, And Other Domestic Programs The budget that House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle unveiled today contains deep and widespread cuts in basic domestic programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, veterans

Re: 101 Ways To Stop A War On Iraq

2003-03-13 Thread Astro
There are 101 different suggestions on how to stop the war.If you don't like one of the suggestions given, there are 100 more to choose from. Astro

Re: 101 Ways To Stop A War On Iraq

2003-03-13 Thread Astro
"I'm sure you're a nice person Astro, but let the record show that Astro supports the UN Security Council's authority over the united States of America. I don't agree with you." LetWHATRECORD show that I support theUnited NationsSecurity Council? I merely said there are 101 s

Re: A Slap at France, Brown-Waite's Bill Would Bring the Boys Home

2003-03-14 Thread Astro
his be the last term these children serve. Is it anywonder why other people hate the Unites States when we have crackpot lunatics like Miss Ginny in Congress??? I encourage everyone to call, write or fax Miss Ginny and express their feelingsabout her proposed legislation! Astro Web Site:

Check out and sign the Cats For Peace petition

2003-03-15 Thread Astro
Calling all peace loving felines! Is your cat against the war? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: [WendysWords] Check out Sign the Kitty Petition Click here: Sign the Petition WEN image/jpeg

Poor Tony Blair wakes up

2003-03-16 Thread Astro
Title: Message Poor Tony Blair wakes up The prime minister thought he could sagely steer his impetuous American friends away from actions they would later regret. It turns out they were just playing him for a patsy Terry JonesSunday March 16, 2003 It's not easy when you find out that your

The High Price of Bad Diplomacy

2003-03-16 Thread Astro
Good article. Remarks from Business Week onBush's imperalistic behavior The High Price of Bad DiplomacyMismanaging the runup to war will do more than squander goodwill and damage allianceshttp://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_12/b3825801.htm

A Warmonger explains war to a Peacenik

2003-03-16 Thread Astro
A Warmonger explains war to a Peacenik PeaceNik: Why did you say we are we invading Iraq?WarMonger: We are invading Iraq because it is in violation of security council resolution 1441. A country cannot be allowed to violate security council resolutions.PN: But I thought many of our allies,

Vietnam 2 Checklist

2003-03-18 Thread Astro
Vietnam 2 Checklist 1. Cabal of oldsters who won't listen to outside advice? Check.2. No understanding of ethnicities of the many locals? Check. 3. Imposing country boundaries drawn in Europe, not by the locals? Check.4. Unshakeable faith in our superior technology? Check. 5. France

IMPORTANT IMPEACHMENT ALERT

2003-03-18 Thread Astro
Fax or email Rep. Conyers supporting Impeachment and Removal from office of the entire Bush Administration. They are NOT introducing articles of impeachment now. They are only tallying votes FOR and AGAINST impeachment as of this moment. The phones are currently ringing off the hook, so

Re: I need some help...

2003-03-19 Thread Astro
: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ Good luck! Astro ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 13:49:10 To: power hour friends Subject: I need some help... I have been having something happen..an attachment has been putting itself in my

Something is Terribly Wrong in America

2003-03-19 Thread Astro
I believe history will judge Cynthia McKinney in a much more favorable light than those who have recently demonized her. Something is Terribly Wrong in America by CYNTHIA McKINNEY (Remarks at March 15 Anti-War Rally San Francisco, California.) We stand here together. Shoulder to shoulder.

IRAQI TROOPS NOW EATING LIVE BABIES

2003-03-20 Thread Astro
Note: disclaimer at the bottom of this article says this is a "SATIRE" Who ever wrote this has a verySICKSENSE OF HUMORif you ask me! BOOKMARK THIS SITE FOR UNCENSORED COVERAGEWAR SHOCK LATEST:IRAQI TROOPS NOWEATING LIVE BABIES 20th March, 2003 02:30 GMThttp://www.GuluFuture.comBy

An explainatioin and my apologies

2003-03-21 Thread Astro
Dear Joyce and Dave and friends of the Power Hour,I have been informed that I should not haveposted the Iraqi baby eaterstory to this list because it was inappropriate and "garbage" and that thePower Hour is about exposing the truth.Kindly allow me a few words of explaination. That is

Bush's Groom and Gloom

2003-03-21 Thread Astro
My true feelings aboutthe following2 items are unprintable. "Extremely disgruntled" is a polite understatement. A BuzzFlash News Analysis March 21, 2003 Bush's