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Brad, Getting any rain from Gustav? Rummy In a message dated 9/3/2008 1:30:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, flybrad at gmail.com writes: Rummy, That's a rumor! He likes free Pepsi. BradSee the original archive post
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 12:13 PM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote: > Brad, > > I hear that Obama likes Coke. > > Rummy > > > In a message dated 9/3/2008 12:58:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > flybrad at gmail.com writes: > > Rummy, > > No one talks about the important stuff, like what do the candidates > drink? McCain, no doubt, is probably a Bud Man. What do the others > imbibe in? Inquiring minds want to know. > > Now we hear Sarah's husband got a DUI at age 22 - they just lost three > votes nationwide on that one! At least she admitted to inhaling. > > The first time anyone floats bringing the Temperance movement back I'm > out of here and headed to China. The beer there is pretty good! > > Brad > > > > On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:41 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote: >> Brad, >> Anyone that's that happy has to be a drinker and they will always get my >> vote. I guess that means that I'm just a gay fellow. >> >> Rummy >> >> >> In a message dated 9/3/2008 12:17:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> flybrad at gmail.com writes: >> >> Rummy, >> >> You still voting for the Gay candidate? >> >> Brad >> >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote: >>> Dave, >>> When it comes to politics, my mind is made up....don't confuse me with >> facts. >>> >>> Rummy >>> >>> >>> In a message dated 9/3/2008 11:25:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >>> dwbrad at gmail.com writes: >>> >>> To Andrew, Cowie, et al., >>> >>> I was in the same place a couple of years ago when I first joined the >>> list. A funny thing happened along the way. All of the distracting >>> political debates have actually changed my thinking in a material way. >>> After a few decades of being heads down with work and family and >>> squeezing in a bit of fun here and there, I find the direct exposure >>> to points of view different from mine to be enlightening or at least >>> challenging. Give it a try... >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 8:16 AM, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>> I have enjoyed the sailing discussions on this forum for about four >> months >>>> and appreciate the level of enthusiasm and input. I introduced myself >>>> originally with a slide show and description of my test sail at General >>>> Boats in the spring of 2008 and have ordered a new R22 for delivery > the >>>> spring of 2009. While I don't have a lot to offer as a newbie out of >> water >>>> I look forward to being able to offer advice on various sailing topics >> next >>>> year. >>>> >>>> I was initially put off by the political banter and name calling back > and >>>> forth. I made it clear in my introduction that I view the forum for >>> sailing >>>> not politics. I check in everyday to see what new topics are > discussed >> and >>>> this is quite useful as I think about the various options I could >> consider >>>> on my new R22. Having to scroll thru a handful of political > discussions >> to >>>> sort out the relevant sailing topics is a bit of an inconvenience but >> one I >>>> am willing to live with if it keeps the sailing discussion alive. It >> is >>>> evident that a lot of regular forum members enjoy talking politics on > a >>>> daily basis but these are also the same members willing to jump in and >>> offer >>>> valuable advice and input about sailing. >>>> >>>> I will continue to lurk about the edges until I get my feet wet next >>> spring. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Paul Krawitz wrote: >>>>> >>>>> While I appreciate the desire for people to express theirpolitical >>>>> viewpoints, the use of Rhodes22.orgas the vehicle to do this dilutes > the >>>>> value of this >>>>> newsgroup for informational exchange regarding sailing, engines, >>>>> rigging, boating venues, and of course, the Rhodes 22 itself. >>>>> >>>>> Consequently, although I have received several >>>>> helpful communications regarding my second Rhodes, >>>>> I find myself deleting the discussions automatically >>>>> unless I've posted a question. Thus, I miss out on >>>>> potentially useful information. >>>>> >>>>> Is it possible that an alternate discussion group could >>>>> be created for those subscribers who wish to pursue >>>>> political commentary, thus maintaining the "purity" of >>>>> the Rhodes22.org web site and newsgroup? >>>>> >>>>> Are there any other subscribers who concur? >>>>> >>>>> Paul K >>>>> "Clarity" >>>>> -------------- next part -------------- >>>>> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... >>>>> Name: Rhodes_ColdSpringHarbor.jpg >>>>> Type: image/jpeg >>>>> Size: 1947807 bytes >>>>> Desc: not available >>>>> Url : >>>>> >>> >> > http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attachments/20080902/060cce97/attachment.jpg >>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go > to >>>>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>>>> __________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> View this message in context: >>> >> > http://www.nabble.com/Political-discussion-is-diluting-the-value-of-the-Rhodes-22-newsgroup-tp19281547p19291446.html >>>> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >>>> >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> David Bradley >>> +1.206.234.3977 >>> dwbrad at gmail.com >>> __________________________________________________ >>> To subscribe/unsubscribe or for help with using the mailing list go to >>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list >>> __________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. 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