nacmacfeegle 0 #1 March 17, 2005 Will probably be Paul Wolfowitz, anyone else here think this might not be a good thing? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4356745.stm-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #2 March 17, 2005 For a minute I misread your post, and thought it said "anyone else here think this might be a good thing?" The little bitty wheels in my head were threatening to blow up they were spinning so hard. I think Wolfowitz is in a good position as an adviser. I would prefer him to be an adviser to someone who disagrees with him than someone who really wants to see the world that way. I'm kinda scared of him being "in charge" of something. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #3 March 17, 2005 I've actually met him briefly at a reception and heard him speak. Extremely intelligent fellow. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #4 March 17, 2005 I have no doubt he's extremely intelligent. However, his "we know what's right and can mold the world" viewpoint (as far as I can tell) is scary. I don't think much good can come from trying to mold others. You change yourself to be what you want to be. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #5 March 17, 2005 As soon as I read the first sentance my heart sunk. Quote....President Bush's nomination .... ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 March 17, 2005 Quote"we know what's right and can mold the world" Isn't that the underlying viewpoint of the entire Bretton Woods structure?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #7 March 17, 2005 QuoteWill probably be Paul Wolfowitz, anyone else here think this might not be a good thing? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4356745.stm Hey, what's about Bono? Snow proposed him to be new boss of World Bank... what happend to him? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 March 17, 2005 Hi, QuoteExtremely intelligent fellow - not sure who said it but .... intelligence does not always equate with wisdom! I've got a mate who has more degrees than a thermometer ... but not an ounce of common sense! Also, This is probably not a fair comparrison BUT ...Was Ghandi Intelligent? I dont know, but he was wise (and humanne which Mr Wolfowitz does not appear to be). Does he need to be wize and hummane to lead the world bank? Abso-bleeding-luetely he does!! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #9 March 18, 2005 What I find interesting is that this shows the “repairing the relationship with Europe” is nothing but spin. The appointments of the new UN ambassador and now this are clearly “in your face” appointments and will do nothing to repair the relationships with Europe. You can think about Wolfowitz what you want, but he stand for an aggressive ideology driven foreign policy that does not give a damn about what others think. Not the right signal if the Bush administration really wants to mend bridges…..--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penniless 0 #10 March 18, 2005 QuoteI've actually met him briefly at a reception and heard him speak. Extremely intelligent fellow. So was the Unibomber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #11 March 18, 2005 QuoteWhat I find interesting is that this shows the “repairing the relationship with Europe” is nothing but spin. He's not trying to "repair" relationships with Europe. He's continuing to do what he thinks is best for the US. Europe can either get their shit together or not. It's up to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #12 March 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat I find interesting is that this shows the “repairing the relationship with Europe” is nothing but spin. He's not trying to "repair" relationships with Europe. He's continuing to do what he thinks is best for the US. Europe can either get their shit together or not. It's up to them. Maybe it is the Americans who should get their shit together? How much does the war in Iraq cost you? How much is the trade deficit? How much the budget?--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #13 March 18, 2005 QuoteWas Ghandi Intelligent? Yes. He had a law degree from Cambridge (or it may have been Oxford, somewhere like that anyway)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #14 March 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteWas Ghandi Intelligent? Yes. He had a law degree from Cambridge (or it may have been Oxford, somewhere like that anyway) It was University College, London. Not a lot of similarity to Oxford or Cambridge!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
