Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think those who could possibly be terrorists should be searched. Do you really think Teddy Kennedy, one of the most recognizable politicians in the US should be delayed because his name is on the list? An 18 month old not only was searched but kept from boarding the

Re: [MBZ] A VERY Serious Topic

2005-09-05 Thread l02turner
David wrote:Where I disagree with most right-wing commentators is that I don't think *racial* profiling will work The problem most right wing commentators (as you describe them) is not the people that *should* be included in a profile - forget the racial description - but rather the people

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread redghost
Why think for yourself if you are putting your fate in the hands of the person handing you a welfare check? The urban poor work on gaming the system, not in assisting the world to be a better place. They have no motivation to get off the lam. The welfare will drive them to appointments,

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread redghost
Helpless urban poor kept from having a stake in keeping the world a sane place. On Sunday, September 4, 2005, at 02:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: well you have to take into account the type of people that were involved in the first place. redghost wrote: I noticed that lack of community

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread redghost
And if you are really a smart terrorist, willing to give your life, you get a SAM and take out planes in a coordinated effort worldwide. I am sure 20 hadjis could find a way to secure stingers and scope out the best places to shoot down commercial jets simultaneously. On Sunday, September 4,

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread BenzBarn
Gee, why don't you tell us how you really feel? The fact is, there are a lot of people who are dead, dying or soon to die. While everyone points fingers the rest of us are high and dry with full bellies. Are you saying we should just let them all rot in a cesspool that used to be a city? Surely

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread redghost
And a few are being saved. The ones that really want to leave will go, the ones too pig headed to abandon NOLA will remain no matter how many pretty white folk knock on the door and tell them to go. A month from now the clean up crews will find dead people who were alive just a week before,

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-05 Thread BenzBarn
Where do you live? From what you tell us, anyone is in peril if they live in the USA. It's what you've been told for the past few years? Terrorists, right? Never mind civil unrest, tornadoes, hurricanes, wild fires, mud slides, earth quakes, floods, blizzards, ice storms, drought, too much

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread redghost
I noticed that lack of community cohesion as well. While in FL last summer for Charlie, though there was a huge contingent of tourist, the locals did band together to assist others. NOLA folks just had no idea how to be a society and waited like rabid animals for somebody to save their

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread Russ Williams
Who Wait a minute. Don't believe all that the National Media is putting out. Yes there has been random snipering and Lawlessness. But what the media isn't passing along is the hundreds of people that risked Life and Limb rescuing folks from roof tops and attics, I'm not talking about the

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: I noticed that lack of community cohesion as well. While in FL last summer for Charlie, though there was a huge contingent of tourist, the locals did band together to assist others. NOLA folks just had no idea how to be a society and waited like rabid animals for somebody

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well you have to take into account the type of people that were involved in the first place. redghost wrote: I noticed that lack of community cohesion as well. While in FL last summer for Charlie, though there was a huge contingent of tourist, the locals did band together to assist others.

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread Bucks2
In a message dated 9/4/2005 1:56:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Who

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-04 Thread Bucks2
I think those who could possibly be terrorists should be searched. Do you really think Teddy Kennedy, one of the most recognizable politicians in the US should be delayed because his name is on the list? An 18 month old not only was searched but kept from boarding the plane because his name

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-03 Thread Jan Guthrie
: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients,taxes, and bad dogs Saw this response to a what can we do question - I don't know who submitted it, but it makes sense. Just watch out for the scammers. People

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread Bucks2
Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients,taxes, and bad dogs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes mailing list) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread LT Don
is leading the charge. Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty sure that all the countries who were whining about the US not doing enough for the Tsunami victims will be sending millions of dollars of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe France is leading the charge. Surprise! Looks

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread Christopher McCann
I listen to a German net station all day and I think (my German is pretty minimal) that they are wanting to send aid...maybe some amphibious G-Wagens! CM Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread macknox
of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe France is leading the charge. Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread Richard Hattaway
Just like they did at Normandy... Richard --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty sure that all the countries who were whining about the US not doing enough for the Tsunami victims will be sending millions of dollars of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread Steve MacSween
millions of dollars of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe France is leading the charge. Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread redghost
: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email     clients,    taxes, and bad dogs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes mailing list) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former Guard unit

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic

2005-09-02 Thread David Brodbeck
You know, the most disturbing thing about this whole disaster is the way the people involved reacted. Normally, when a major disaster happens, you hear about people banding together to help each other through. The citizens of New Orleans, however, seem to have gone straight for each others'

[MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Somehow a lot of the listers just have their priorities all out of whack. I mean, I look here for info about BEER! But with all the idle chatter about guns, dogs, email clients, and other random trivialities, we are missing something extremely important. *Seriously, y'all, there is another

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:01:06 -0500 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *Seriously, y'all, there is another important topic to consider -- this hurricane thing is significantly huge.* This event is unparallelled in our US history. You are most certainly right. How to help, other than

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread kevin kraly
Yes, a very serious topic indeed. The thought that those people have absolutely nothing to come back to has been on my mind since yesterday. MB content: I'm considering, much more seriously, the veggie-mobile idea. Man, I should have taken the aux. tank out of the trunk of Ingrid (white 78

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Harry  M.
Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former Guard unit may be on ready alert to assist in the evac and help with food and water. Some have already volenteered to go on their own. Considering whats going on in the middle east it just makes you wonder who will be

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread OK Don
Saw this response to a what can we do question - I don't know who submitted it, but it makes sense. Just watch out for the scammers. People want to help. That's good. The problem is they often can, but they think they can. And, in the end, all they really do is get in the way. The single best

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure there are ways, perhaps thru the red cross or salvation army? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can a person provide a home for someone or some kids? I have a huge house and facilities and could help but just don't know how to do it. I could also probably put someone to work if needed.

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients,taxes, and bad dogs Saw this response to a what can we do question - I don't know who submitted

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
That was OK Don, not LT Don. On 9/1/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to pee on LT Don's parade -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients,taxes, and bad dogs Saw this response to a what can we do question - I don't know who submitted

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Jan Guthrie
Dear Enigma2be2, CNN might have something on their website... they were discussing within the last hour that there are website that are starting to pop up with offers such as yours. I have not started to look for one yet but I would start with CNN. Jan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can a

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
TimothyPilgrim wrote: I seem to recall a recent news story that exposed the finances of the Red Cross and that only a small portion of donations actually went to the needy. Most was used to support the RC itself... Try the Salvation Army. Not exactly a top-heavy organization chart. They

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
TimothyPilgrim wrote: I'd prefer to donate through a secular organization. The SA is off my radar. What about the Mennonites? (think Amish w/o the beards) In my experience (I've worked alongside them when the destroyed buildings belonged to my family and the Mennonites were there because

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I just found this list of charities helping out the New Orlean's relief effort: http://www.deadlykatrina.com/?p=54 Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: I'd prefer to donate through a secular organization. The SA is off my radar.

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Thin veneer of civilization with all the looting and such. Not standard behavior in US disasters, unless you reside in Detroit. I would love to help out, but at this point will be a greater hinderance than help. When they figure out what needs I am able to meet, will be feeling less stuck

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: I wonder how far the water logged cars will travel from the Gulf coast before they end up on eBay I've seen 'repairable' cars in salvage yards in Indiana with Houston dealer stickers on them and flood damage titles several months after a tropical storm. Creeps usually want

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an... Im sure there are ways, perhaps thru the red cross