TypicalFish

Interestingly enough, the Department Of Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge admitted today that Ashcroft's announcement "took him completely by surprise; that the press conference was supposed to be about the 7 suspects currently being sought" and that he had "no knowledge of the threat alluded to by Mr. Ashcroft or the FBI". Curious. And, if true, why in the world would you let people know that there was that little coordination? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Or what. The typical cynical California attitude. Obviously caused by the intake of too much guacamole and tofu. I can help though. PM me nekkie pics and we'll discuss them.

As an FYI, I am very much a "Liberal" (though I detest labels) and I thought it was REALLY funny... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

OK, that made me laugh out loud... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

More fun from the land of fruits, nuts, and flakes... I was driving next to a middle aged guy in a Civic with tinted windows, and when he rolled down the window to flick out his cigarette, I noticed he had a large marijuana plant in the front passenger seat. Only in Long Beach, I swear. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Yeah, invented, right....don't you mean they were found in the UFO wreckage at Roswell Um, HELLO; didn't you watch "Independence Day?"... That was a documentary, you know... Like "Bowling For Columbine"... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I remember seeing an article about a guy who did this not too long ago. And no, not in that transexual "I dress like a woman" way. Just a regular guy, with fake boobs. Weird. And slightly disturbing, quite frankly. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I moved here in my constant quest for huge, fake boobs. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

One of the funny parts about this is that I watched an interview with the film makers about 6-8 months ago, before there was any publicity surrounding the movie (you know, one of those A&E-tpe "what's in the works" 15 minute deals) where they discussed the special effects, etc., and they had a completely different tune. Their take on it at the time was "Well ,the science is pretty much bunk and we are just trying to make an entertaining movie". They even likened it to "Armageddon" and "Independence Day". Lack of credibility. Go Figure. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Hmmmm; fair enough; I think that I should have been more careful in choosing my words in my original post, or at least clarified a bit. I in no way shape or form meant to make light of the ongoing threat, I just have an overwhelming frustration with the "sky is falling" state of mind it creates without providing any real information. My use of the word "hilarious" was more meant to convey my opinion that to call the statement "useful" or "informative" is laughable; that really all it does is create a sense of hysteria. Is this necessarily a bad thing? Not sure, one of the posts above made mention of it as a reminder to the general populace, which I could see some use in. I doubt, though, that this is the case. And I agree with your notion that we all have a part to play in protecting ourselves and our country and was not suggesting otherwise; I would just like to know I can rely on the government doing their part in the best way possible. And quite frankly, I am un-convinced that is the case. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I have been seeing this all morning, and every time I thought it said "by Anvil"... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

There's no question that Illinois has a waiting period. 24 hours for a rifle, after getting the FOID, which apparently can take up to 30 days. This waiting period dates back well before the movie, so pray tell us how he managed to do it? Quoting a bank's ad is not proof by ommision. Having just watched the movie (and not even really being sure of the relevancy of this statement) the bank is also a licensed gun dealer. They also sell guns WITHOUT banking. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

And, by the way, I agree with this wholeheartedly. Thank you for the reminder (again, with no sarcasm). "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

And, a good point I think it is. Therefore, I give to the humanitarian side (of my own, unpaid time) to the Red Cross. As to your statment about the "past tense"; I was answering a posted question: "what have YOU done to make the world a safer place? How about your state? Your town? Your street?" FYI, I am too old to be able to contribute as a reservist or in active duty, a fact I was informed of when I went to the local office in person of the U.S. Navy (in Seal Beach, by the way, lest you think I am making some "blowhard" statement) to see what I could do to support our forces overseas. Even though I DO NOT believe in what got us into this war. But I guess you're right, I am a slacker. You are much more dedicated to your country and fellow man than I am. This is ridiculous. (Though I will honestly commend you on the sacrifice you are willing to make) Oh, and by the way, I think EVERY person who pays their taxes and funds the military and the government has the right (and, dare I say, the civic responsibility?) to examine and comment on where their money is going. If there is some rationale that makes this not the case; I am more than willing to entertain it. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

As one who enjoys the benefits of citizenship, it's your job too. I AGREE WITH THIS COMPLETELY. If he's building a shitty product or stealing from me then yes, I'm going to hold him at least partly responsible. YES, BUT DO YOU EXPECT HIM TO BE ABLE TO WALK INTO THE CEO'S OFFICE AND DO A BETER JOB? I'm with Clay on this one, what have YOU done to make the world a safer place? How about your state? Your town? Your street? - Jim For the first time in this forum, I am borderline offended by this remark, by the insinuation against someone you do not know. As a matter of fact, I volunteered at a Rescue Squad (yes, on the ambulance and rescue unit, blood on my uniform) in Washington, D.C. for quite a few years, giving hundreds of hours each year in my own time for both duty and training, community outreach, and any number of charitable efforts. This was in response to a limiting of funds on the part of the DC fire department which left a large portion of the city's poor without adequate emergency medical coverage. I can honestly say that I have saved quite a few lives, putting myself in harm's way on far more occasions than I would like to remember. I am actively involved currently with Red Cross in both fundraising and operation, and also donate financially to a number of different organizations dedicated to the betterment of our populace. How this "adds" to my credibility, I am not sure. But make damned sure you know what you are talking about before you are so accusatory in tone. Edited THIS time for flippin' spelling. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

True.....and I'll ask again.......what are YOU doing to solve the problem? If you don't have a job that contributes to the war effort.....what right do you have to "Monday Morning Quarterback?" Again, being a person who firmly believes in personal responsibility, a sentiment I have no problem with. However, I contribute to the "war effort" by being a tax-paying American who relies upon my government to serve and protect my interests as an American citizen in the best way possible, to get the best people for the job, and to execute a policy that is both socially responsible and protective of it's participants; in the same way that I expect my doctor to look out for my health. Again, edited for punctuation. Damn "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

What's so damned funny is the unequivocality of the statement. With no evidence. Maybe I should have said "Ironic". "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

A very relevant sentiment (and no, I am not being sarcastic). However, I AM NOT THE ONE WHO IS ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR. This is always a favored reply (in fact, I have even used it myself), BUT, the fact of the matter is, it is their JOB. Do you hold the guy on the production line responsible for sales? Or accounting? No, I can't predict the things that may happen, but then again, I was not appointed to my post WITH AN EXPECTATION AND RESPONSIBILITY THAT I COULD. Lets say you are the CEO of a major corporation. When you are beaten by the competition repeatedly, and you go to the person responsible for your corporate strategy and say "Why is this?", do you accept "Hey I didn't see it coming."? Edited for puncuation "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Not sure how, not sure when, not sure where, but I am SURE that they are 70% ready... Credible Threat "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Would that include limits on the fuel used to haul a bunch of people up in a plane so they can jump out of it? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I know I don't live under a rock, but I've heard nothing about reunification. I don't think Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzebekistan, etc are all that eager to form a collective. As for the nukes, well, I'll reserve comment for now. Ha! "Moving towards"; I said; as in "Getting friendlier with one another and starting to recognize that a bunch of loosely organized indepentent states may not be such a great thing on the world stage after all" kind of way. And as for the nukes; well, they are there somewhere... I guess the point I was trying to make was that saying "WHO GIVES A FUCK WHAT RUSSIA THINKS" might not be such a great idea. Christ, we can't even do a decent job of occupying a small backwards country in the Middle East at this point. I am sure that is a point not lost on military strategists of other countries. Probably a topic for a separate thread, though. Plus, what's wrong with living under a rock? "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I guess you've never seen a '67 Beetle launch off the line and blow the doors off of a "euro" or a "ricer" pulling in a 1/4 mile in 9 seconds. With some modern things like the CB Performance Weber IDF bodied fuel injectors and good turbochargers 300bhp is very possible in a type 1 engine. I've seen it quite a few times. People assume that since the original design of the VW flat 4 was done in 1933 that it is an old and tired technology...those are the same folks that think a "Honda R" decal adds 10hp to their ricer. Exactly. The flat-6 in my Carrera is just another iteration of the original V-Dub flat-4; and I will be happy to bring its little 150 MPH butt to the party anytime... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Ummmmmmmm; Russia, whose nukes outnumber ours and are scattered across a 4 times larger area and whose "independent states" are moving towards re-unification? I do. But you're right about the French... They're fuckheads. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

Interestingly in support of this, gas is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper in adjusted dollars than it was at the height of the 70's gas crunch. But hey, we're Americans; we never see s#$% in the long term view... "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET

I have to agree with Benny here. What I took away from Bowling For Columbine was that America's "culture of hysteria, paranoia, and fear" was more of the problem than the guns themselves. "I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET