mnealtx 0 #1 September 16, 2004 Clicky! "Clothing is wonderful, but let them go naked for a while, at least the kids," said Heinz Kerry, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites). "Water is necessary, and then generators, and then food, and then clothes." First off... WTF???? I mean, I understand about prioritizing and all.... but still... WTF??? Secondly... removed to comply with forum rules, thanks for the reminder! ( it was damn funny though, at least to me!) Thirdly... yes, I KNOW I'm going to Hell for "secondly"... Would I still be going to Hell for "secondly" now that I edited it? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morcyk 0 #2 September 16, 2004 Does this mean we can expect to see lots less resistance when a new nudie bar pops up? Maybe Kerry isn't so bad.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 September 16, 2004 QuoteClicky! "Clothing is wonderful, but let them go naked for a while, at least the kids," said Heinz Kerry, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites). "Water is necessary, and then generators, and then food, and then clothes." First off... WTF???? I mean, I understand about prioritizing and all.... but still... WTF??? Secondly... Michael Jackson announced a Carribean tour starting next week... Thirdly... yes, I KNOW I'm going to Hell for "secondly"... No - that would be Michael going to hell for that - I can see her point - she is SO in touch with the peasant population.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #4 September 16, 2004 QuoteI can see her point - she is SO in touch with the peasant population. "Yes, after all they spend all their time naked and just reproducing like rabbits. You know being the savages they are and all. Can you pour some more tea for me, James"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 September 16, 2004 Perhaps they could all go to Wendy's again, all that food they throw away could benifit the downtrodden, no? Or - maybe they could eat the Wendy's and give up the catered dinner?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #6 September 16, 2004 NEW YORK - Teresa Heinz Kerry, encouraging volunteers as they busily packed supplies Wednesday for hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean, said she was concerned the effort was too focused on sending clothes instead of essentials like water and electric generators. Heinz Kerry stopped by a market in the heart of Brooklyn's Caribbean community, where she spoke French with Haitian vendors and shook hands with volunteers busy packing food, clothes and other relief supplies to be shipped to several Carribean islands hit by Hurricane Ivan. Her husband's campaign donated water, blankets and first aid kits. "I think it's important we help all the kids we can," Heinz Kerry said. Ivan swept through the Caribbean last week, killing more than 60 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr., president of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce (news - web sites) and coordinator of the market's relief effort, said the visit helped make difficult days a bit brighter. "It's a major boost for us and the community to show we have someone on a national level concerned with what's happening in the Caribbean region," Hastick Sr. said. Supporters gathered on the sidewalk shouted "We love you," and "Good luck" as Heinz Kerry made her way to a waiting car. ************* Amazing what you guys latch onto as important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #7 September 16, 2004 What a kind a thoughtful thing for someone to say... let alone someone who is potentially going to be the First Lady... I guess you can have numerous multi-million dollar homes, and still have no class. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #8 September 16, 2004 QuoteWhat a kind a thoughtful thing for someone to say... let alone someone who is potentially going to be the First Lady... I guess you can have numerous multi-million dollar homes, and still have no class. J Don't the Kerrys remind you of the Howells from Gilligans Island? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 September 16, 2004 In a way she is right. There is a greater need for food and clean water then there is for clothes. Usually the local TV stations have events to benifit diaster areas and lately they have been overwelmed by people bringing clothes because its cheaper to buy some clothes then it is to buy cans of soup or even water. A gallon of water sells for say $.99 but you can buy 3 shirts for $5 and its a whole lot easier to ship the shirts. But generators should be down on the list.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #10 September 16, 2004 At least the Howells were funny, and could only screw up one little island... JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #11 September 16, 2004 QuoteIn a way she is right. Water and food are #1. Protection from the elements is #2. This would include clothing... Power is important, but not second... I'd rather have the dignity of not standing in line for food without clothes on, than have a generator... She needs to think before she opens her mouth... it seems to be a family issue she shares with her husband. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #12 September 16, 2004 Quote QuoteI can see her point - she is SO in touch with the peasant population. "Yes, after all they spend all their time naked and just reproducing like rabbits. You know being the savages they are and all. Can you pour some more tea for me, James"? One does NOT address servants by their given names, nor does one enquire regarding the ability to perform their duties. Thus, it would be "more tea, Ruggles." Blue skies, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 September 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteIn a way she is right. Water and food are #1. Protection from the elements is #2. This would include clothing... Power is important, but not second... She needs to think before she opens her mouth... it seems to be a family issue she shares with her husband. J Thinking won't change her priorities. If she were in her house - and all her clothes got ruined and were un-wearable for any reason - She would most likely 1. Look for a bottle of evian - that is important 2. Look for her generator and have her butler turn it on for her. 3. Well, she'd on a diet anyway - so why not worry about food later than comfort? 4. Clothes - well, she HAS been working those extra few minutes on the stairmaster - so she's not too worried about being modest. Oh wait - protection from the elements? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #14 September 16, 2004 Quote"Clothing is wonderful, but let them go naked for a while, at least the kids," said Heinz Kerry, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites). "Water is necessary, and then generators, and then food, and then clothes." Convenient that you left this part out. If you're going to bother quoting the story then quote the whole story - isn't that why you gave the original poster a hard time? Anyhow - back to the clothing issue - let us not forget that clothing is the most basic form of shelter. I think it's important. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 September 16, 2004 It wasn't convenient, it was deliberate. I left out the only part that they included in the first place. See how that works when you edit out parts and only include what you want. That's the point I was illustrating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #16 September 16, 2004 I can think of several uses that would put a generator up in the priority list. - Hospital needs electricity. - With electricity you can boil water so not to catch infections. It is not that the average person needs electricity to plug the laptop, but some community centers need electricity to save lives. Maybe that is what she was referring to. Or maybe not. Who knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #17 September 16, 2004 This does sound along the lines of "Let them eat cake." Of course, I see no problem with that comment. Stupid to say, "Let them go naked for awhile." Of course, it's also easy for the wealthy heiress to tell people to quit sending so many clothes and cheer on relief workers without actually donating generators or water. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #18 September 16, 2004 QuoteIt wasn't convenient, it was deliberate. I left out the only part that they included in the first place. See how that works when you edit out parts and only include what you want. That's the point I was illustrating. Yes, I did only include part of the article...that's what the was for. I also figured that most everyone would be smart enough to read the article from the source. Also, a partial quote with a link reduces the chance of a copyright violation lawsuit.....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #19 September 16, 2004 Quote "Clothing is wonderful, but let them go naked for a while, at least the kids," said Heinz Kerry, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites). "Water is necessary, and then generators, and then food, and then clothes." First off... WTF???? I mean, I understand about prioritizing and all.... but still... WTF??? OK, I HATE John Kerry, and I think he is a really bad excuse for a leader. I think he is an opportunist, two faced, flip-flopping, Gave aid to the enemy, John Kennedy Wannabe.... I think he and his wife have no idea about what it is like to even be upper middle class, much less poor. They would never even miss one of their six, million + dollar homes. And it makes me sick to hear the people who support them say these two support and understand the poor. Even with all of that....This is stupid. THK has a valid point (Except for the generator). Food and water are more important that clothes. People making a big deal out of this is just as stupid as people making fun of when Bush slips up. Focus on the fact that they are rich, spoiled and out of touch with anyone that is not a billionaire, not on a stupid sound bite."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #20 September 16, 2004 Do you think she would have made the same statement if it was kids in Florida instead of 'those Island people"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 September 16, 2004 QuoteDo you think she would have made the same statement if it was kids in Florida instead of 'those Island people"? She could have them boated up and they could stay in her servants quarters.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #22 September 16, 2004 Quote"I think it's important we help all the kids we can," Heinz Kerry said. Funny, I don't think her jet's being loaded for its relief trip was mentioned. How important is it really to her? The people, not being first lady. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #23 September 16, 2004 QuoteDo you think she would have made the same statement if it was kids in Florida instead of 'those Island people"? Maybe not the same words...But yeah, I think she would have the same thoughts. Do I think she is a spoiled rotten rich girl? Yes. Do I think she has no idea what it is like to go hungry? Yes. Do I htink she is a blue blood with contempt for the poor? Yes. She sees the poor as a "project"..She has no idea what it is like to be poor."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #24 September 16, 2004 QuoteQuote"I think it's important we help all the kids we can," Heinz Kerry said. Funny, I don't think her jet's being loaded for its relief trip was mentioned. How important is it really to her? The people, not being first lady. That is what I always found interesting about those celebs that do the helping. I lump her in with the Sally Struthers of the world. Sally had her "Storage Facility" stuffed with food, and guards that were hired to protect JUST THAT SHED, while THK flies down in her private jet and "supervises". And her supervision should be enough, that is giving enough isn't it? I mean, it's not like she's worth a billion dollars or anything, right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #25 September 16, 2004 QuoteI lump her in with the Sally Struthers of the world. Sally had her "Storage Facility" stuffed with food, and guards that were hired to protect JUST THAT SHED, while THK flies down in her private jet and "supervises". And her supervision should be enough, that is giving enough isn't it? I mean, it's not like she's worth a billion dollars or anything, right? Hey at least give them some free Ketchup."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
