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Offline Sandman

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« Reply #30 on: November 12, 2002, 05:26:12 PM »
Gore has a personality?
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« Reply #31 on: November 12, 2002, 05:28:09 PM »
Exactly Sandman, never saw who he really was

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« Reply #32 on: November 12, 2002, 05:30:23 PM »
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Exactly Sandman, never saw who he really was



what are you talking about we saw the real al gore for 8 long years.  He's a liar and a cheater and will do just about anything to gain power. "no controlling legal authority"  that was all i needed to hear to know not to vote for him.

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« Reply #33 on: November 12, 2002, 05:31:56 PM »
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Ever been around fighter pilots?

Typically, the smart one was in the back seat. :D



 yeah but he still had to know what all those fancy dials, switches and purty flashin lights was.   Hell if he knew how to turn the damned thing on he's smarter than I am :D

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« Reply #34 on: November 12, 2002, 06:22:04 PM »
LOL, Udie...me too.
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« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2002, 06:38:11 PM »
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Perhaps, MrLars, but it's certainly an indicator of potential, if not out-right ability.  By the same token, isn't it closed minded to assume that simply because he has a famous dad and his family is well-to-do that his degree was a give-me, and not earned?  That would be every bit as wrong as saying that any minority in a position of responsiblity only got there because of racial quotas.  Am I to undertand then that you also believe Mr. Gore's academic credential's to be equally worthless, as he also comes from a family of power and privalige?  Do we further assume that anyone with such a degree who was likewise blessed (or cursed) by a pedigree must be undeserving of that sheep-skin?  


Well, I should have made it clear that these were my opinions on accepting the validity of a degree from these institutions at face value, sure he could have and probably did graduate on his academic merits, however, you or I don't know that and it is your 'faith' in GWB that supports you opinion, not facts IMO.

Again, look at the whole man.  George W. actually worked in the private sector, putting those degrees to work, and with some measurable success.  Again I ask, what evidence (aside from the fact that he's of "the other political party), do so many democrats and liberals base their strident assertions that our President is a dim-wit?  I just don't understand, that's all.  I may not agree with every decision he makes, but I have a great deal of respect for him and his accomplishments.  I also believe he's a pretty bright guy...not omnicient mind you, but reasonably sharp over all.  And he was a F102 pilot:D.  Oh yeah...they only let idiots fly fighter jets;). [/QUOTE]

His communication skills as well as his narrow vocabulary are telltails to me that GWB isn't mensa material. The fact that he was a fighter pilot doesn't prove to me that he is anything more than of average intelligence, the fact that he went AWOL and eventualy deserted his post by means of not reporting for duty as he swore to do indicates to me again that he's not to be trusted to tell the truth at all times.

Otherwise, I think he'd be a good drinking buddy, seems like he'd be a hoot in a party situation ;)

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« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2002, 06:46:57 PM »
He put his degrees to work in the private sector with some measurable success?

He put his dad's money to work is more like it. But what of his measurable success? What are you referring to there?

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« Reply #37 on: November 12, 2002, 06:49:00 PM »
lol go on keep underestimating him :D I love it.  He's gonna clean the dem's clock again....

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« Reply #38 on: November 12, 2002, 07:00:10 PM »
I don't underestimate him.

Daniel Steel currently sits atop the the NYTimes bestseller list. The number one movie stars  Eminem. The number one album is by Christina Aguilera. George Bush Jr. is the President.

Power and ignorance aint exactly mutually exclusive. :)
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« Reply #39 on: November 12, 2002, 09:55:53 PM »
Daniel Steel
NYTimes
Movie stars  
Eminem
Christina Aguilera


I dont see anyone on that list that votes Republican :)

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« Reply #40 on: November 12, 2002, 10:08:37 PM »
Meaning....?

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« Reply #41 on: November 13, 2002, 08:33:55 AM »
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His communication skills as well as his narrow vocabulary are telltails to me that GWB isn't mensa material.


By the same token, using big words a lot is no guarantee of intelligence either.  That GWB chooses to speak in the venacular, rather than try to impress people with the number of syllables he can string together, is part of the reason he's popular with the people.  But peace, Nash.  The main point I was trying to make is that many of Bush's detractors keep making blanket statements about his supposed lack of intelligence, but with little or no hard evidence to support it.  My opinion, of course, so no more or less valid than your own.

As far as "faith" in GWB, well I suppose you could call it that, but that would be too strong a word.  I support him; I admire and respect him.  I do not consider him infalible, however.  Over all, I think he's doing a good job in difficult times.  If they were to write that on my tombstone, I wouldn't be too disappointed.  I'm glad he won the election, because I think he's doing a better job than Gore would have.  No way to know that of course...just my opinion, based on what I've seen of both.
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« Reply #42 on: November 13, 2002, 02:40:42 PM »
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...He put his dad's money to work is more like it...


actually more like his dad's influence - virtually the day dad was appointed CIA director, junior started getting funding from the Bin Laden family for is oil exploration boondogles

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« Reply #43 on: November 13, 2002, 02:52:31 PM »
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actually more like his dad's influence - virtually the day dad was appointed CIA director, junior started getting funding from the Bin Laden family for is oil exploration boondogles




LOL   Oh man the next 6 years are goin to suck for you....


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« Reply #44 on: November 13, 2002, 03:52:31 PM »
what do you mean? i've mistrusted the gov't and politicians of virtually every country for at least 20 years, but it doesn't affect QofL - i suppose you like sending half your $ to the gov't as long as it is comprised of people you voted for? i guess that would make you a tax&spender
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