chuckakers

Much like the guy that showed up at my DZ at 220 pounds, 200-something jumps, and a rig that looked like a lunchbox. I respectfully turned him away, explaining that I just didn't feel comfortable with his situation. He went down the street and killed himself that weekend with big, fat hook turn. Self-police or be policed. Besides these people are costing the rest of us, even if it's just the time to do the paperwork. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Do you feel that way about GWB's relationship with his coke dealer? Or how about GWB's relationship with his own grandfather? http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2004/sep/25/usa.secondworldwar You can't control who you are related to, good or bad. You do control who you choose to associate with outside your family. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

At 1:1 and over 100 jumps, you should have landings dialed in by now. You didn't give us much information about what you think you're doing wrong, so it's tough to give you advise. Are you flaring too high? This is pretty typical for younger jumpers as they tend to get more of a ground rush becasue of the forward speed during light winds. Have you made sure your brake settings are correct. If they are too short, you are dragging the brakes in full flight, which will reduce the power of the flare. If they are too long, you won't get a full flare. Can you stall the canopy and if so, where's the stall point relative to your body (hips, waist, ribs)? Have you tried having someone video your landings? You can learn a lot from seeing what your doing from "outside" your own visuals. Have you worked with someone at the DZ? If so, what do they say you are wrong? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Do you feel that way about GWB's relationship with his coke dealer? As much as I do about Mr. Obama's relationship with his coke dealer...and pot dealer too. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

So you're saying time makes them less relevant? Yes, that's what I'm saying. Wright & Ayers are not on the whitehouse staff. They're not working for Obama, so yes, they're not relevant. We'll have to disagree. I think every relationship my President has had in his adult life are important, especially when they are so telling. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

That sounds good. I can play by that. Okay, so we can expect to read some objective standard to support that, yes? Since you’ve indicated that you want to put politics aside. Your standard. I could start with Rev Wright, Bill Ayers, and Tony Rezko. Oh but wait - he never heard Wright say anything racist, seperatist, or anti-American, only knew Bill Ayers through a purely coincidental involvement in a foundation and didn't launch his political career in his home, and of course he didn't buy a chunk of land from Rezko for a third of its' actual value. Are the assertions quoted above an example of the type of conclusion one would come to based the reporting like Mr. Hannity’s program? The above assertions came from numerous mainstream sources and from the radicals themselves. In the case of Wright, I've heard the sermons. No additional research is necessary after that. Ayers is on record admitting what he did (and said his organization didn't do enough), nobody questions the Rezko/Obama land deal because even Obama admitted to it. Emanuel has written extensively about his beliefs, as have Jones and Holdren. So no, the above assertions did not come from Hannity's reporting. To be honest, I don't watch his show on any regular basis, but even if I did I wouldn't believe him as a sole source for information. Or is that quote based on what you consider or representative of well researched reporting? My point was that when I do my own research from multiple sources on both sides of the issues, I don't find that things reported on Fox are wrong. One can argue the subjectively of the assertions and certainly one could argue regarding how political the assertions are. Nonetheless, putting subjective interpretations aside … even if for a moment one assumes that the subjective assertions represent truth (for the sake of discussion), there are factual errors. Objective facts. Not subjective interpretations. The head of OSTP, which was established in 1976 under Pres Ford by PL 94-282, is neither a "Czar" nor unaccountable. The position requires Senate Confirmation; Dr. Holdren was confirmed in March. The position is as accountable/subject to Congressional scrutiny as any Cabinet Secretary, although with a lot less real power, e.g., very small budget and limited ability to impact budgets directly. OSTP has a skewed high prestige to power ratio. (Head of OMB has high power and low prestige relatively; it’s also Senate confirmed.) My bad - I didn't mean to imply that Holdren is a Czar. However, my statement stands on the others. Other than my assessment of relative power prestige ratios (which is subjective but not political), there is nothing political about that … just facts. Assuming that the quoted assertions are based on the type of reporting cited (i.e., you’re just relaying what you’ve heard; therefore it’s not your fault), those simple, objective factual errors suggest that “well researched” is not the case minimally w/r/t this topic … or perhaps there’s some other explanation? I don’t have cable and was on a plane yesterday evening, so was unable to watch the Fox News special. What was revealed? I haven't watched it yet, but I will. On the subject, I'd love to hear your take on Jones and Emanuel in particular. Jones is an admitted communist and Emanuel has written extensively about medical prioritization based on things like age, mental condition, and "vaule to society". And oh yeah, they both work for Mr. O. /Marg Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Then why do support a President that wants to make it bigger than it has ever been? And by the way, everyone is waiting for you to respond to this thread: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3637172;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed; Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

So you're saying time makes them less relevant? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

I should have known my man TK would be the first to actually want an intelligent debate... So what are the things you believe that agree with Mr. O? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why? Because he does research and presents his findings????? Widen your view, dude. I have listened to him on occasion and find him distasteful. He is very disrespectful/rude to guests that don't agree with his point of view. I don't get much out of watching 2 or 3 people all talking loudly over each other to make their point. If you can't tell he has an agenda and that he fits his "findings" to match that then you need to open your eyes, dude. I completely agree with the first part of your reply. Hannity is an absolute jerk. And of course he tries to exploit things that back up his views. Who in his business doesn't? However, if you can't see Obama's real agenda through his cool, calm nature, YOU need open YOUR eyes. Look at the people he has spent years running with. Rev. Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, etc. And how about the people he has placed in his administration as Czars (which don't require the scrutiny of Congressional confirmation and can't be subpoenaed) like Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel (on record advocating medical prioritization by age and "value to society"), Van Jones (admitted communist radical), John Holdren (who advocated forced abortions, mass sterilization, and a "Planetary Regime"). The list is MUCH longer than that, but you get the idea. Say what you want about right wing commentators, but facts are facts. If you look at what Obama has said and done, who he as chosen to associate with for much of his adult life, and the views of those he has working for him, it's pretty tough to see him as he tries to present himself to the American people. My opinions of the President don't come from the right or left. I'm just callin' 'em as I see 'em. Obama is trying to take the country as far left as he can as fast as he can, and that's a fact. Oh yeah, he bows to Arab royalty too. Thanks B.O. - f*ckin' weasel. I don't think it was a bow, but that is hardly important it is what you think that is important, you've already decided and condemned him. I don't think that his "left wing associations" are a problem. He met some of them while teaching, an occupational hazard that he would have no control over. I alsi have seen nothing to suggest that he took part in activities that these so called left wing radicals are supposed to have committed. Being in the same room or on the same committee as someone does not mean he liked or supported them. Even listening to them does not mean that, you listen to Hannity even though you think he is rude to those who disagree with him, but that does not mean you are like him. If that was the case I would agree with you, but it's not. Obama called Rev. Wright his mentor and quoted him numerous times in his autobiography. He didn't just sit in his church - he was inspired by the hate speech from the man- and said so. He didn't just sit on a board with Ayers. His political career was hatched in Ayers home. They were/are friends. I don't know about you, but I don't think it's a stretch to say I don't want my president to even associate with a man that ran a terrorist organization, let alone work with him on various "projects". I also am very suspect of his choices for some of his Czars. The men I referred to in the above post were hand picked by Obama. Read about them and their backgrounds. Read the words THEY WROTE. It is disturbing. So these guys just happen to work in the same White House as Obama? No. They were chosen by Obama and they serve at his pleasure. Presidents (or any leader for that matter) don't choose people to work for them that have radically opposing views. They choose people that they can trust to carry out the leaders vision. And that's why they are there. Read what Holdren, Jones, and Emanuel have written. Read what their ideas really are. Or just keep your head in the sand. It is, after all, your head. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

The last election was all about the Bush backlash. Well, that and McCain's Nixon-like appeal. Ah, but the pendulum swings. Carter gave us Reagan. Obama will give us someone much further right than he is left. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Ooh, yeah; we're all tingly. And there you have it, folks. The left finds the need to be snarky even when there's no need. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

That kind of simplistic, 1950s-era Red-baiting only frightens peope who would never vote for a Democrat in a million years in any event, so it's ..... irrelevant. It does not frighten, or even appeal to, the vast number of moderate Americans who made the difference in the 2008 election, and will make the difference in the 2012 election. In fact, it consciously puts them off, which is why I say to you: "Keep it up!" Wanna be a dinosaur? Works for me! That's why FoxNews doesn't really piss me off: nobody who really makes a difference watches it. If you don't believe Obama is trying to take the country left, you disagree with the majority of Americans. Hell, even the libs say he is. The only difference is they like it! And I find it funny that there are countless liberal news sources, yet Fox News is kicking all their asses in the ratings. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Just sayin' Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

There's a good reason or that. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why? Because he does research and presents his findings????? Widen your view, dude. I have listened to him on occasion and find him distasteful. He is very disrespectful/rude to guests that don't agree with his point of view. I don't get much out of watching 2 or 3 people all talking loudly over each other to make their point. If you can't tell he has an agenda and that he fits his "findings" to match that then you need to open your eyes, dude. I completely agree with the first part of your reply. Hannity is an absolute jerk. And of course he tries to exploit things that back up his views. Who in his business doesn't? However, if you can't see Obama's real agenda through his cool, calm nature, YOU need open YOUR eyes. Look at the people he has spent years running with. Rev. Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, etc. And how about the people he has placed in his administration as Czars (which don't require the scrutiny of Congressional confirmation and can't be subpoenaed) like Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel (on record advocating medical prioritization by age and "value to society"), Van Jones (admitted communist radical), John Holdren (who advocated forced abortions, mass sterilization, and a "Planetary Regime"). The list is MUCH longer than that, but you get the idea. Say what you want about right wing commentators, but facts are facts. If you look at what Obama has said and done, who he as chosen to associate with for much of his adult life, and the views of those he has working for him, it's pretty tough to see him as he tries to present himself to the American people. My opinions of the President don't come from the right or left. I'm just callin' 'em as I see 'em. Obama is trying to take the country as far left as he can as fast as he can, and that's a fact. Oh yeah, he bows to Arab royalty too. Thanks B.O. - f*ckin' weasel. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Why? Because he does research and presents his findings????? Widen your view, dude. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Uh, sorry - there's a bit of a difference. Michael Moore's stuff is filled with blatant lies, and those lies have been well documented. So far, the stuff I see coming out of Fox are very well researched. Are you really willing to ignore Obama's clearly radical ties? This is your country, after all. Germany didn't see it coming either. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Following is an e-mail I got from a friend. Hannity is having a special tomorrow night on President Obama and claims it will be very revealing. Let's put politics aside on this one. The one thing no one can ignore is Mr. Obama's relationships, new and old. Some of the people he has made his closest friends and allies are - by anyone's standards - very radical. That - and that only - is the topic of this thread. For all of you active Speakers Corner folks, I'd really like to read your thoughts on this one. Watch live or record. This may be quite an eye opener for many. Here's the details from the e-mail: What: Documentary about Barack Obama When: August 9, 2009 8:00 PM Where: Your Home or Gather with Friends A Comfy Chair Mark your calendar - Gather with Friends This Sunday Because on Fox Sean Hannity, of Hannity & Colmes ~ Fox news, is going to air a very important documentary about Barack Obama, Sunday night at 8:00 PM central / 9 PM eastern. He stated on the air this evening that no one in the news media was willing to do this. Hannity is going back to Obama's earlier days, showing even then his ties to radical professors, friends, spiritual advisers, etc., he stated this evening that he will show in detail his ties to Rev. Wright for 20+ yrs. How he was participating with this man, and not for the reasons he states! He has uncovered more of Obama's radical leaders and we will see things that no one in the media is willing to put out there. This will be a night that you will learn more about Obama than ever before Hannity is very passionate about this program and asked that everyone please, please watch~~ Sunday night, 8 PM. CT Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Uh, I wasn't suggesting anything beyond what I said. Thanks for all the suggestions, though. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

When he committed to take out Hussein So he manned up, so to speak, by sending others in to fight? Simplistic argument. Commanders in Chief by definition send others to battle. Nice try, though. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

Thanks for that, but my post was actually about Emanuel and his views, not whether or not the bill addresses his views. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

I did do some research. I'll begin by asking you not to accuse me of "latching on to stupid stuff". In doing so, you are in essence calling me stupid, and billvon would be very upset with you for that. As for Emanuel and his job as a "bioethicist", that's a crock. There's no reason to "explore that kind of thinking" unless one is to believe that some or all of it could be seen as reasonable. What are you saying - that sitting around "exploring" the concept of refusing medical care to one person or another because of their age or perceived value to "the people" is benign? If that's true - which it's not - why the hell would he be on the government payroll? Do we really have high level government people that get paid to think up things that we would never actually do? Gimme a break. And being against assisted suicide is a different conversation altogether and has nothing to do with this nutjob's views of placing a priority on one person's life over another. And by the way, Emanuel didn't just "explore" prioritized treatment based on age and perceived value to society, he issued his favorable opinion of it. That's also a very different thing. I never said, nor do I believe, that someone will come to your house to kill you. They won't have to. People who can't get treatment for life threatening illnesses die on their own eventually. Like Obama said, (paraphrasing) "maybe you would be better off not having that surgery. Maybe you should just take painkillers instead". And by the way, I don't see cost as an element of personal responsibility in any "package". That's liberal code-speak for "grandma, you're just too old to spend money on" and you know it. ALL life is precious and holds the same value, at least to God and me. Explore that. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

It's amazing how quiet this thread is. And not a word from billvon. Hmmmm. Oooh, good point. He has an obligation to rebut this thread - or else, what's he hiding? He must be afraid. Well, he's not hiding very well. He's made several posts on other threads. I linked this thread in a response to one of his posts, so I know he's aware of it. He wouldn't reply to that one either, even though he replied to someone else's after that. Oh Biiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllll, where are you?????? Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX

It doesn't matter what form you fill out or what your wishes are. If you can't see what this administration wants to do, try these links: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_threaded;post=3641247;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC; "Dr." Ezekiel Emanuel (Rahm's brother) has a plan for all of us. Seems he thinks old people don't hold enough value to save, and babies - well they haven't had much investment put in them yet, so they can die too. The Germans didn't see it coming either...until it was too late to speak out, that is. I don't get it. Libs want health care for everyone, but seem ok with their government deciding who WON'T get it. Sheople get what they deserve for not paying attention. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX