Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom...
I just wanna say this to get it out of the way. The folks on the news and our fearless leader don't seem to understand that America has been twisted into something so it is more democracy-like, but it is not and was never meant to be a democracy. It is a representative republic. Democracies are weak and pathetic forms of government. It was intended that the people elect their representative and that person, in turn, choose an elector to represent us in the electoral college. The reason for this is simple, the entire nation shouldn't be ruled by decisions made by a few large states. Representatives at state levels would elect Senators. There would be no such thing as lifetime representatives in any government positions except judges and any other positions that are deemed to important to be politicized. (HAH!) The place where individuals were suppose to be able to effect politics was in local party meetings. (Again HAH!) Our forefathers were hopelessly trusting souls. What we have today is a bastardized system that makes everything America ever stood for look like an item on the auction block. We have become victims of our own success and poor judgment. Ethanol fuel,, a brilliant idea, but a politician said it must be made from corn. We are seeing the problem with that idea. Only a politician would think fuel should be drinkable. (ethanol can be made from garbage but America makes it from the one ingredient that is also the main source of starch for a third of the worlds population..how effing arrogant can we get?) Do we have a punishment for causing mass starvation? No. We the people have absolutely no recourse. john - Original Message From: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:18:09 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... I'd like to see the people chose the president, not the judges. I know it's not realistic, but it would be nice to see someone win by the popular vote. Whats this crap with the super delegates that Hilary and Obama want to appeal to? Why do we show up if they end up chosing the candidate against McCain? I get so frustrated with the whole thing. I thought this was supposed to be a democracy. Stacy - Original Message From: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:26:22 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... People say I’m paranoid but I believe regardless of votes, that the Republican party will take the election by fraud. Remember the Florida scandal with Vice President Gore? It was within weeks that Bush bought all states digital voting machines with no paper trail. Paranoid no, but a quadnoid, yes. Merrill From:Stacy Harim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:38 PM To: RollinOn; t crook; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... We have had worthy independent run in the past but what ends up happening is they end up taking votes and affecting which democrat or republican is running. I wish people took the independs seriously because they usually come in with good ideas from both sides. Stacy - Original Message From: RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:09:19 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... It would help if the media actually asked important questions but it's the s.o.s! We don't really know any details of how any candidate is going to fix Health, Economy, Gas prices, and the housing crisis. I don't know what to do, I mean you got McCain who has 1 story Hillary is making up stories and Obama doesn't really have any. I know I don't want McCain. I know I don't want Hillary. I like Obama but I liked Bush when he first ran and that was mistake I wish I had back. I wish we could get a super independent also Tim but I really think the majority of people don't care and just vote with the flock. Mark Jackson RollinOn From:t crook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... Very well put my friend! - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:37:29 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom... True Tim, but what can you expect for almost a billion dollars, these days, (lol). What wants to lay their life on the table for the world to see. The job doesn't pay that much and the USA is not considered the same powerhouse it was once considered as we depend on too many other countries for
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No, I just happened to come across that site while I was searching for mattresses and I thought it was pretty interesting. Quadius On 4/24/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know the price , Billy? I did not see a link to click on. Dana very interesting but probably very expensive. -- Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851.
Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom...
While I agree with you on the ethanol, I disagree with some of what you said about the democracy. You are correct that the founding fathers set up our system to be a representative republic, but that was long before the electorate was comprised of mostly literate individuals. The electoral College was set up to avoid giving too much power to a few states, but right now it effectively does that anyway. All you have to do is look at how some past presidential campaigns have specifically targeted only 10 or 11 critical states in order to get elected. I believe, but am not positive, that JFK follow this principle. I thought the 2000 election was a travesty, but I really couldn't complain about 2004. The majority of the people spoke and that's what we've had to live with. No, it's not been fun, but that's what 51% of our people wanted. Just my opinion; I could be wrong. Quadius On 4/25/08, John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just wanna say this to get it out of the way. The folks on the news and our fearless leader don't seem to understand that America has been twisted into something so it is more democracy-like, but it is not and was never meant to be a democracy. It is a representative republic. Democracies are weak and pathetic forms of government. It was intended that the people elect their representative and that person, in turn, choose an elector to represent us in the electoral college. The reason for this is simple, the entire nation shouldn't be ruled by decisions made by a few large states. Representatives at state levels would elect Senators. There would be no such thing as lifetime representatives in any government positions except judges and any other positions that are deemed to important to be politicized. (HAH!) The place where individuals were suppose to be able to effect politics was in local party meetings. (Again HAH!) Our forefathers were hopelessly trusting souls. What we have today is a bastardized system that makes everything America ever stood for look like an item on the auction block. We have become victims of our own success and poor judgment. Ethanol fuel,, a brilliant idea, but a politician said it must be made from corn. We are seeing the problem with that idea. Only a politician would think fuel should be drinkable. (ethanol can be made from garbage but America makes it from the one ingredient that is also the main source of starch for a third of the worlds population..how effing arrogant can we get?) Do we have a punishment for causing mass starvation? No. We the people have absolutely no recourse. john
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Somebody in our government needs to make a public announcement that we do not have a shortage of rice in this country. The recent media coverage has created a bit of a panic and now Rice is flying off the shelves -- not to mention that some stores are elevating the price to take advantage of the hysteria. BJ's (a store like Sam's Club) was completely sold out this afternoon. According to the president of the rice growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here. We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you watched the news? It is. Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c of food shortages resulting from rising food costs. Ethanol is making corn, flour, wheat, rice, etc more expensive and then it transfers over to dairy and meats because those animals eat feed. Can you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. Stacy
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With my low air loss mattress I don't have to be turned on my side. It allows me to lie on my back except when I am doing my bowel procedure. I used to have a lateral rotational mattress which also gave me the opportunity to lie on my back. I purchased one of those alternating pressure overlays and it worked effectively, but they tend to leak pretty easily. I use them when I go to the hospital. They are inexpensive and effective, but like I said they're not very durable. BTW, I also use sheepskin to avoid the shearing which hospital sheets can cause. Quadius
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That could easily be the way to clear the shelves of stale merchandise and receive maximum dollars. The the shelves can be stocked with new/fresh rice grown in the USA, eh? Best Wishes In a message dated 4/25/2008 2:24:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Somebody in our government needs to make a public announcement that we do not have a shortage of rice in this country. The recent media coverage has created a bit of a panic and now Rice is flying off the shelves -- not to mention that some stores are elevating the price to take advantage of the hysteria. BJ's (a store like Sam's Club) was completely sold out this afternoon. According to the president of the rice growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here. We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Have you watched the news? It is. Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c of food shortages resulting from rising food costs. Ethanol is making corn, flour, wheat, rice, etc more expensive and then it transfers over to dairy and meats because those animals eat feed. Can you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. Stacy **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
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Mark, Flannel sheets are a nice, but for those of us who have our own personal summer, power surge, or whatever name you give to your hot flashes, they can be a bit warm to use year-round. Naomi C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
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I never thought they were hot just very soft and comfortable. I get hot at night but it doesn't matter what kind of sheets I'm on I've always been hot in bed. Mark Jackson RollinOn _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed... Mark, Flannel sheets are a nice, but for those of us who have our own personal summer, power surge, or whatever name you give to your hot flashes, they can be a bit warm to use year-round. Naomi C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis _ Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at HYPERLINK http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851; \nAOL Autos. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1397 - Release Date: 4/25/2008 7:42 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1397 - Release Date: 4/25/2008 7:42 AM
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But, there is a shortage in acres planted of rice. This year farmers are growing corn and soy beans for the fuel. The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks. The value of the dollar dropped. Can you say, INFLATION. You may wonder why this obscene tax was levied on those with fixed incomes? Why has there been no attempt to cut spending of military dollars in parts of the world that our military isn't even in? Why has welfare tripled this year. Not welfare for people, but welfare for corporations. We deposit billions of dollars into numbered swiss bank accounts and it comes under foreign aid. Will anyone ask these questions at a presidential debate? john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:46:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat That could easily be the way to clear the shelves of stale merchandise and receive maximum dollars. The the shelves can be stocked with new/fresh rice grown in the USA, eh? Best Wishes In a message dated 4/25/2008 2:24:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Somebody in our government needs to make a public announcement that we do not have a shortage of rice in this country. The recent media coverage has created a bit of a panic and now Rice is flying off the shelves -- not to mention that some stores are elevating the price to take advantage of the hysteria. BJ's (a store like Sam's Club) was completely sold out this afternoon. According to the president of the rice growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here. We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you watched the news? It is. Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c of food shortages resulting from rising food costs. Ethanol is making corn, flour, wheat, rice, etc more expensive and then it transfers over to dairy and meats because those animals eat feed. Can you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. Stacy Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
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In a message dated 4/25/2008 7:55:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But, there is a shortage in acres planted of rice. This year farmers are growing corn and soy beans for the fuel. The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks. The value of the dollar dropped. Can you say, INFLATION. Couldn't agree more! **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
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The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks.??? REALLY?? Where are you, I'm moving.? Our gas is shooting up like a rocket.? I still drive unnecessary trips - I guess 3.50 gas is STILL cheap to many.? Look at all the mondo trucks still blowing us off the road.? At. $10/gal, I'll cut out the fluff. AZDAVE -Original Message- From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat But, there is a shortage in acres planted of rice. This year farmers are growing corn and soy beans for the fuel. The price of gas didn't go up during the last six weeks. The value of the dollar dropped. Can you say, INFLATION. You may wonder why this obscene tax was levied on those with fixed incomes? Why has there been no attempt to cut spending of military dollars in parts of the world that our military isn't even in? Why has welfare tripled this year. Not welfare for people, but welfare for corporations. We deposit billions of dollars into numbered swiss bank accounts and it comes under foreign aid. Will anyone ask these questions at a presidential debate? john - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:46:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat That could easily be the way to clear the shelves of stale merchandise and receive maximum dollars. The the shelves can be stocked with new/fresh rice grown in the USA, eh? Best Wishes ? In a message dated 4/25/2008 2:24:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Somebody in our government needs to make a public announcement that we do not have a shortage of rice in this country.? The recent media coverage has created a bit of a panic and now Rice is flying off the shelves -- not to mention that some stores are elevating the price to take advantage of the hysteria.? BJ's (a store like Sam's Club) was completely sold out this afternoon. According to the president of the rice growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here.? We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you watched the news?? It is.? Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c of food shortages resulting from rising food costs.? Ethanol is making corn, flour, wheat, rice, etc more expensive and then it transfers over to dairy and meats because those animals eat feed.? Can you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. ? Stacy ? Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
