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    When our previous topic hit the 1,000-response mark, sleazy behavior by politicians was eliciting a certain amount of non-astonishment.

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    had been helping you out Gonzo, with some corrections. Then I got "you are not authorized to post" and the whole thing was lost. Will do it again a bit later, as must cook now********************************** I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde
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    No problemo Lilly, I know where your heart is!
    If this following is really awful in German please just forget about it. The English translation ain't no pic-nic eith Never Argue With a German If You're Tired Of European Song Lyrics Artist(Band):Jefferson Airplane Sticken in mein Hachen Sticken in mein Haut Fugen mein weiss mit mein auss Pucken Sprechen Sie nicht Meinem Deutschen wenn Sie Müden sind Meine Auto fahrt sehr Schnell aber es rast Gegen mauen Ah, ja, das bin meine Ja, das bin du Du, das bin ich Ver such es Send "Never Argue With a German If You're Tired Of European Song" Ringtones to Cell If you find some error in Never Argue With a German If You're Tired Of European Song Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Thanks to Ali for submitting the lyrics. Never Argue With a German If You're Tired Of European Song Never Argue With a German if You're Tired by: Jefferson Airplance , circa 1971 The lyrics given here (and in most places) are completely awful. The German in the actual song is not very good either, but here is my best understanding of the song: Stecken in mein Haken. Stecken in mein Haut. Fügen mein weiss mit mein Ausspucken. Streiten Sie nicht Mit einem Deutschen wenn Sie Müde sind. Meine Auto fährt sehr Schnell aber es rast Gegen Mauern. Ah, ja, das bin meine. Ja, das bin du. Du, das bin ich. Versuches. And in English: Stick in my hook. Stick in my skin. Mix my white with my spit. Do not argue with a German if you are tired. My car goes very fast but it races against walls. Ah, yes, that's mine. Yes, that's you. Well, that's me. Experiment. All the best to you and your daughter Tiger Lilly Like CSN&Y say "Teach your children well"
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    Indeed I do gonzo
    Sorry-was a bad night last night too, and was also sensing extreme tenseness in your posts, felt aggressed somehow :) If it cheers you up-my daughter and I defaced a poster yesterday, with a giant black marker. A campaign poster for the Republikaner (neo-fascist party here). On this poster was a lovely photo of a mosque, with the sun going down behind it. The caption read: "German culture instead of multi-culture". My daughter saw the poster first, and came and told me about it. She was absolutely furious, and wanting to tear it down. But we wrote on it instead. We wrote "Never forget the last time Germany was intolerant. 0 Votes for Republikaner." How could I sit here and do nothing, when my child (who I have been teaching tolerance) was wanting to take action? THAT would have been hypocritical! :-P ********************************** I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde
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    Tiger Lilly, that comment sounds unlike you...
    ...you usually cheer on the radicals. I am not trying to be hostile but the fact is (and remains) that few people will act, despite the unbelievable events unfolding in Northern Africa and here in America with the move of Repubs to take away the right to collective bargaining. The rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer. 1 out of 8 people in America is on food stamps. The time to act was 30 years ago but we let it ride and anything done now is merely for one's conscience. But it is important to act.. I think Zarathustra would say we have no supermen to save the day. I feel that Deadheads, with expanded consciousness, should not be couch potatoes at this time, That is all I am trying to convey. Doing nothing is taking a stand. Apathy reigns. I accept it but refuse to stay silent! Bliss to all, be happy , healthy and whole. Keep rearranging those deck chairs on the Titanic. "What, me worry?' Alfred E. Neumann
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    why the hostility I am sensing?********************************** I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde
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    OK, 'nuff from me --
    Time to meet with my affinity group and do our thing. The rest of you can sit around arguing about E72 codes, smoking joints, playing video games and taking Watson 10/325s. To those who are acting: Bou-yahhh! Longhairs!!!
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    Up Against The Wall, Motherfuckers!
    We can be togetherAh you and me We should be together We are all outlaws in the eyes of America In order to survive we steal cheat lie forge fred hide and deal We are obscene lawless hideous dangerous dirty violent and young But we should be together Come on all you people standing around Our life's too fine to let it die and We can be together All your private property is Target for your enemy And your enemy is We We are forces of chaos and anarchy Everything they say we are we are And we are very Proud of ourselves Up against the wall Up against the wall fred (motherfucker) Tear down the walls Tear down the walls Come on now together Get it on together Everybody together We should be together We should be together my friends We can be together We will be We must begin here and now A new continent of earth and fire Come on now gettin higher and higher Tear down the walls Tear down the walls Tear down the walls Won't you try
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    Solidarity, Jefferson Airplane starfes Khadaffy
    (by B. Brecht, M. Balin, M. Cummings)Translated by H. R. Hays People of the world together Join to serve the common cause So it feeds us all forever See to it that it's now yours Forward without forgetting Where our strength can be seen now to be When starving or when eating It's forward not forgetting our solidarity Black or white or brown or yellow Leave your old disputes behind Once you start talking to your fellow men You'll soon be of one mind If we want to make this certain We'll need you and your support It's yourselves you'll be deserting If you rat on your own sort Forward without forgetting Where our strenght can be seen now to be When starving or when eating It's forward not forgetting our solidarity All the gang of those who rule us Hope our quarrels never stop Helping them to split and fool us Just so they can remain on top Forward without forgetting Till the concrete question is hurled When Starving or when eating Whose tomorrow Is tomorrow And whose world Is the world Solidarity
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    3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds
    Do away with people blowing my minddo away with people wasting my precious time take me to a simple place where I can easily see my face maybe, baby I'll see that you were kind know I love you baby, yes I do know I love you baby, yes I do do away with people laughing at my hair do away with people frowning on my precious prayers take me to a circus tent where I can easily pay my rent and all the other freaks will share my cares know I love you baby, yes I do know I love you baby, yes I do do away with things that come on obscene like hot rods, beauty queens, real fine nicotine sometimes it buys for 65 dollars prices like that make a grown man holler 'specially when it's sold by a kid who's only 15 know I love you baby, yes I do know I love you baby, yes I do 3/5's of a mile in 10 seconds... (God bless the Jefferson Airplane)
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    Great idea Musky Ranger
    I should use Jim Boehner's gavel but his office said he won't lend it out. Maybe a really giant gavel. I definitely want the crowds attention, comedy rarely does it, but a blow-up air gavel symbolizes airhead politicians Bad news, the AFSC doesn't support self-immolation. Too bad, that is a real attention getter and the people on this site who don't agree with me would be so relieved!
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When our previous topic hit the 1,000-response mark, sleazy behavior by politicians was eliciting a certain amount of non-astonishment.
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...in this great kingdom. So many simple kindnesses between the coasts amongst neighbors. Sure, there the usual problems that everybody sees in the newspaper and has to mourn as the Death route passes from the church to the graveyard to bury the soldier. But the kindnesses of Middle Americans to each other more than make up for the bad news they only are a tiny cog of. They have bake sales to put on and basketball tournaments and none of the stuff we all struggle with has any any reality in, say, Wichita Falls, Texas or Topeka, Kansas. It feels so goof that we can go there if things start to burn on the immoral costs. In the Midwest folks were brought up right, always going to church on Sunday after the baseball game Saturday night. Middle America is truly magic, a place you wouldn't dare steal the pie cooling of the kitchen window.
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Wish I could spell or flesh out a coherent idea lately. Glad for the Chileans. This might be the end.... "I'm an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks to collect a bill" "Drop the bob. Exterminate them all! Entitled: An Afghanistanlpytic Redux
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are getting out, free at last. One by one! Hope the one poor mimer sorts out the wife/girlfriend situation, the monkeys bring them the beer they deserve, and their lives are happy ever after.********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain
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The rescuer has descended into the mine and is about to load one miner into the capsule: gosh, I hope each rescue works out flawlessly. Pictures down below make it look really warm, as the miners are wearing very little clothing. All look clean, healthy and ready to move up the shaft.
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hope the shock of being rescued isn't too much for them.
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they are wearing some kind of eye protection gear,seven of them out so far so all going well one of the mimers isnt that keen to be rescued as both his wife and mistress are up there waiting on him lol.
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they've never been so happy to get shafted in their lives! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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A pamphlet published in 1916 by an outspoken advocate for Liberty, WilliamJ. H. Boetcker. "The Ten Cannots," "You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. You cannot establish security on borrowed money. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they will not do for themselves."
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There's always these (thank you George Orwell): WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH Isn't the third one the Fox News motto?
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of there dark hollow and strangely when sunlight hit they all became very vocal and are no longer addicted to miming.The chilean goverment are now trying this method for other forms of addiction. Gimme a little light.
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....what's the betting he was one of the rich, privileged and strong? It's not often the poor, downtrodden and weak that come up with that kind of stuff. Reminds me of the old joke Rich man to poor man (in patronising voice) 'Money doesn't make always make you happy, you know' Poor man to rich man 'Maybe so, but I'm prepared to take that risk!'
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Isn't that stuff pure, classic, Libertarianism (not up on my isms)? Doesn't matter the label, there are plenty of incidents in history where the poor HAD TO rise up and take it away from the rich or starve. Like the coal miners in Kentucky. The War Bonus Marchers. Etc., etc., etc. For me it's a given that the downtrodden will have to fight for every inch. But the thing that gets me the most are the rich man's hired guns. Yeah, they have to feed their family too, but they do the greatest disservice to the working man and in the end it is always the Pinkertons or whomever turning tail and running away that wins the day for the little guy. Surely there is a way of compromise where simply humanity is enough qualification for the least things in life (including education) while those with backbone and ideas and capital are are made to pay a greater tax that is in no way commensurate with the far greater wage. The way it is now I expect looting to break out in major cities on a vast scale within 5 years with banks making up their own foreclosure papers and judges (who ought to be jailed for 180 days for each instance) signing those bloody papers.
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yet there are those that want to be handed everything, rather than earn it, those that are not willing to save, but live beyond their means, those that look at someone who has worked hard for everything they have, and say "hey that's mine, you must have stolen it". The list I posted is NOT all inclusive. In turn I say, if you have more than you need, share with those that don't, not because some law says you must, but because it's the right thing to do. If someone needs help, give it freely. If someone knows not how, teach them. If someone absolutely CAN'T do for themselves help them because that could be you. If people work for you, pay them a decent wage and don't turn them away because they may be "too old" or are handicapped. It all boils down to common decency. And if someone DOES help you be sure to be thankful and help others when you can.
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some of them are politicians. I don't have a pot to piss in, but I share what I have. If the Government wants me to give more, maybe the legislature could take a cut in pay first, they sure as hell can afford it.
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...and hope it come true. In the meantime I'll study Gandhi and Saul Alinsky and Jerry Ruben and many other nonviolent radicals for a way toward change. My main point was: Why can't we have a dividing line between $20,000 and $20,000,000 for the slackers and the talented? I mean, it's almost that way now you just can't call it that -- you might be -- gasp, labled... *** A SOCIALIST *** (Gor forbid!)
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the common decency thing helping others and sharing is the way i live my life some times peoples take advantage but its good for my karma and i sleep well at night
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...except I yet to see it in the microcosm up here in Vt, (not that you can't anywhere else like Tacoma) where 18 year old crackheads try really hard to get knocked up so they can get a an AFDC payment, food stamps and housing assistance (among many other programs) that go to wed and unwed mothers. It's an unbelievable welfare culture, all the more so in a town that is the county seat and jail facility where a revolving door exists. I do support feeding one baby who has none to eat among 1000 who have enough. It's just the sight of the mother pulling the stroller up to the convenience store to buy a pack of cigarettes that gets to me. What would Jesus say? Never mind Buddha -- it is such a luxury we have in our society that we are about to lose and find in an avalanche of heartbreak hurtling down our heartstrings. It coming, make no mistake.
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To all those witty conversations with those like-minded and the talk that was teasured in that it made me think, thank you everybody. I'm moving on (really), but think I'll stop by here again every now and then (no cause).. Thanks a million everybody!!! ~ I heard some say "better run away" Others say "better stand still"
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I think I'm enjoying the ride! Be good Gonzo as you boogie along the speedway of life. Take along some Neil Young and Frank Zappa tunes and say "HI" when you can, revealing where you've been!
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hope my wiseass hasn't contributed to your leaving us, please come back soon!!!
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its been grate reading your posts and sharing etc come back soon be well...........
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oh nooooooooo Gonzo! We need you here for your fascinating topics and insights. Hope you come back from time to time, and have a good life journey in the meantime. ********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain
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come back soon, the place won't be the same without you!
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Our Geeky McSquare delivered a 4lb10oz baby girl yesterday! Mother and baby are doing OK, and I saw the 1st photo on FB. Gorgeous little thing!! Baby McSquare is still unnamed, as far as I know. Wish Mama and Baby all the best in the world.********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain
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Why can't we just name it Baby McSqaure? Sweet...kind vibes and loving to Ms. McSqaure...Love you darlin"♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥ Twirly Banner
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to the world baby mcsquare and much love to ya geeky
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I go away for a few days, come back and Gonzo's gone? Say it ain't so!!!
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gratefaldean sure he will be back soon hope you had a nice few days away.
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The Giants are in the playoffs! Good luck playing an excellent Phillies team: wish I could be there & feel the home crowd energy ...Last time the Giants won the World Series ? ..... over the Cleveland Indians in 1954. SF didn't quite make it, in 1989, over the A's.... The 49'rs finally won a game, over the rowdy Raiders, no less!
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to the Geeky family!
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is not relevant to this thread or news to anyone but the amount of spam we are getting in our forums is really getting me down im trying desperatly to ignore them but come give us a break we are hippies we dont want replica watches and i personally do not need a prom dress could you all please go away and leave us in peace.
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marye works hard trying to delete this knuckahaids , ripple....but they are bound to slip through. Not much we can really do about it, bro......
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Quite a few spammer posts, starting at > NEW East Coast Furthur Shows Announced offering deals on Prom dresses. Isn't it a bit early in the school year to look for a dress? Hey, how about those Giants, and Rangers!!?
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I want one! :-)********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain
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Will there be cookies provided for spectators?....Badger, can I sleep on your lawn?
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if you mean that pile of rocks with a few weeds sticking out ..sure jm feel free. But you might prefer the guest room :-)
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off to smite the prom queens.
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maybe he'd like that CB! to float on a rubber raft in your pond.********************************** By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's I mean. Mark Twain
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we have a finalist... Going through and nuking the hordes who arrived since I called it a night last night, I come across one who's apparently in Nottingham in the UK, and in the business of promoting local establishments that provide facials. That's the theory anyway. What makes me doubtful that he will succeed in this endeavor is that he chose the screen name... facialsnott which I just don't see as calculated to drive beauty-seeking hordes to his clients.
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heeheeee!!......facialsnott.....oh dear....
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facialsnott is providing a service to permantly remove facialsnott
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anyone allowed to enter this tour de france if so i am there,and do you supply the rubber rafts cb?
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Interesting route, CB: Whadya think: travel with a tent and set up shop in Saint Flour, leap-frogging down thru the Pyrenees and up to St Paul-Trois-Chateux? Starting up in the NW corner is a different twist (Normandy?)I'll have to begin studying mode of transportation choices. Wonder if Lance and Alberto will be racing?
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I'd invite everyone to the rally next week in DC but I'll be on a Phishing trip that weekend. I don't think I'd be qualified for the 1st version (Sanity) in any event. I'm still pissed at Jon Stewart for his remarks about Phil's underwear, blotter acid and the Blues for Allah tour anyway - hahahaha! I'd make a darn fine addition to Mr. Colbert's army of un-dead (Fear) though. Perhaps I could bi-locate... this one time? "We are turning into a nation of whimpering slaves to Fear—fear of war, fear of poverty, fear of random terrorism, fear of getting down-sized or fired because of the plunging economy, fear of getting evicted for bad debts or suddenly getting locked up in a military detention camp on vague charges of being a Terrorist sympathizer." ~ Hunter S. Thompson