Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Gary Smith wrote: > With the Arab/Islam idealeology, which I've tried to study closely since > before Reagan sent our Marines into Lebanon, I've learned that the only > thing they understand is supreme, ruthless force. Anything less is turned > into a martyr's paradise. Iran doesn't invade Iraq

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Gary Smith wrote: > But you are a Canadian liberal, which means you are only about 60% of an > US American liberal. ;-) > Hmm, that could be a good thinkI'll have to think about that! > > Besides, you are very different than an American liberal. They respond > totally by expressing feeli

[ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Gary Smith
But you are a Canadian liberal, which means you are only about 60% of an US American liberal. ;-) Besides, you are very different than an American liberal. They respond totally by expressing feelings ("I feel your pain"), while you back yourself up with lots and lots of documentation So, wh

[ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Gary Smith
With the Arab/Islam idealeology, which I've tried to study closely since before Reagan sent our Marines into Lebanon, I've learned that the only thing they understand is supreme, ruthless force. Anything less is turned into a martyr's paradise. Iran doesn't invade Iraq, because they know Hussein w

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Medicine Hat, which is nearby (servicemen from the area go to the Brooks Ward of the Medicine Hat Stake), says it has a 40/40 climate, and that's what they mean -- either +40 or -40, what's the difference? Larry Jackson wrote: > Minus 40 degrees F, minus 40 degrees C. > In Canada, who would even

RE: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Larry Jackson
Minus 40 degrees F, minus 40 degrees C. In Canada, who would even notice the difference, eh? Larry Jackson ___ -ELF-: Bunny Boots refer to a particular arctic boot manufactured for the US military, being white, and rated to -40o F St Stephan: Won't work -- the Canadians only und

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Scott McGee
> After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper > English. "Bunny boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the > test. No, the ones with the stuffed imitation bunny head on the _outside_, not the ones with the bunny fur (fake or not) on the inside. > "Elmer L. Fairbank"

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Marc A. Schindler
John's explained it in another post. I had no idea they existed. Our military wears a mukluk-sized boot that comes to just below the knee, but if it has fur or an airpocket lining I wouldn't know. It's just a big, padded-looking affair that's white and isn't laced, but strapped. "Elmer L. Fairba

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Marc A. Schindler
"Elmer L. Fairbank" wrote: > At 14:30 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: > >After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper English. > >"Bunny > >boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the test. > > But Bunny Boots sounds so much cuter, big guy, Mukluks sounds so > ,

RE: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Elmer L. Fairbank
At 17:49 10/3/2002 +, St Stephan wrote: >-ELF- > > Bunny Boots refer to a particular arctic boot manufactured for > > the US military, being white, and rated to -40o F > >Won't work -- the Canadians only understand Celsius temperature. Heaven >only knows what -40o Farenheit is in Canuck degree

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Scott McGee
On Wed, 02 Oct 2002 13:36:08 -0400, "Elmer L. Fairbank" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > At 09:04 10/2/2002 -0800, BLT wrote: > > >We don't even know who blew up the World Trade Center. > > > Till thinks it was Elvis > Scott thinks it was Alf, that weird cat-eating TV alien from some years back. I

RE: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Stephen Beecroft
-ELF- > Bunny Boots refer to a particular arctic boot manufactured for > the US military, being white, and rated to -40o F Won't work -- the Canadians only understand Celsius temperature. Heaven only knows what -40o Farenheit is in Canuck degrees. Glad to see you back. Hope all's well with you,

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread John W. Redelfs
At 07:20 AM 10/3/02 -0400 Elmer L. Fairbank favored us with: >Actually, on a more serious note, correct me if my understanding is off. * > >Bunny Boots refer to a particular arctic boot manufactured for the US military, being >white, and rated to -40o F They have an air valve, should one ever h

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Elmer L. Fairbank
At 14:30 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: >After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper English. >"Bunny >boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the test. Actually, on a more serious note, correct me if my understanding is off. * Bunny Boots refer to a particular ar

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-03 Thread Elmer L. Fairbank
At 14:30 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: >After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper English. >"Bunny >boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the test. But Bunny Boots sounds so much cuter, big guy, Mukluks sounds so , aboriginal. the Tillster ///

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Marc A. Schindler
After we invade and take you over, we'll have to teach you proper English. "Bunny boots" are called "mukluks." This *will* be on the test. "Elmer L. Fairbank" wrote: > At 13:21 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: > >And somebody better check the temperature in hell, because you know what? > >I agree

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Elmer L. Fairbank
At 13:21 10/2/2002 -0600, M Marc wrote: >And somebody better check the temperature in hell, because you know what? >I agree with every word John's written here (although I would interpret >some of the references a bit differently). And I'm supposed to be the >token liberal on the list. :-) I'

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Marc A. Schindler
And somebody better check the temperature in hell, because you know what? I agree with every word John's written here (although I would interpret some of the references a bit differently). And I'm supposed to be the token liberal on the list. :-) "John W. Redelfs" wrote: > At 12:22 PM 10/2/02

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Marc A. Schindler
John can speak for himself, but since we agree quite closely on this issue, let me give my, unsolicited, answer, fwiw. Where would I draw the line in the sand? I wouldn't venture into the desert in the first place. I don't like snakes and scorpions. "It is into this kaleidoscope from hell that Am

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Elmer L. Fairbank
At 09:04 10/2/2002 -0800, BLT wrote: >We don't even know who blew up the World Trade Center. Till thinks it was Elvis / /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html ///

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread John W. Redelfs
At 11:21 AM 10/2/02 -0600 Marc A. Schindler favored us with: >Because it's cheaper. It lowers the cost of consumer goods. I'll let you decide if >that's a good thing or not. Of course it is a good thing, but not if it means we will be dependent upon imports in a time of war. There are strategi

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Because it's cheaper. It lowers the cost of consumer goods. I'll let you decide if that's a good thing or not. "John W. Redelfs" wrote: > Why would the USA lower its tariffs, allow most of its heavy industry to relocate >overseas, and become dependent on the rest of the world for almost everyt

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread John W. Redelfs
At 12:22 PM 10/2/02 -0400 Jon Spencer favored us with: >Everyone has a right to be wrong. But what, exactly, do you believe our >responsibilities to be, knowing that from whom much is given, much is expected? >Where is your line in the sand? "And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he

Re: [ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread Jon Spencer
John, I hesitate to get into this, but your rhetoric lately mystifies me. What exactly do you mean by "pick a fight?" OK, you believe that President Bush is lying and that he is out of control. Fine. You believe that no one is out to get us (remember, even paranoids have enemies). Fine. You d

[ZION] Tariffs and War

2002-10-02 Thread John W. Redelfs
Why would the USA lower its tariffs, allow most of its heavy industry to relocate overseas, and become dependent on the rest of the world for almost everything, and then get into a war? How would war with China affect Wal-Mart? How would Wal-Mart going belly up affect our national economy? I