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QUOTE: Originally posted by rf16a On the other hand, I might give my opinion before I vote to not give my opinion. Or not. Or vote for it now, against it later and say I did not. Or vise versa. Or something. Or not.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Overmod Mookie: Where do I sign up to get some of that discomfort? dharmon, it's interesting that you type 'becasue', 'cuz (hard to misspell THAT) most of the people I see getting it wrong type 'becuase'. One fine Southern girl from Louisiana actually thought it was supposed to be spelled that way... nobody had ever corrected her. (My own sister spelled minutes as 'minuites' for quite some time; perhaps an argument about mandatory foreign-language study for high schoolers?) I'm cursed by being a comma cop. Can't help it... I see misspellings, and they gall at me. I've tried and tried to overcome this, but it doesn't 'take'. To REALLY get to me, though, use those damn chat-room abbreviations: u for 'you', for example. Fills me with the same rage as when somebody sings 'perilis' in our National Anthem... my fine old fifth-grade teacher Beulah Pennell taught me to be indignant and speak up whenever I heard that. She also taught me to spell out 'United States' instead of using US. Would that there were more of her in schools today... ;-}
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by Overmod Note to self, with eyes directed toward heaven... Why is it that people who can't spell are so often cat haters? ;-} (Apologies to dharmon in advance if he spelled 'conservative' and 'Genghis' differently as a parody of conservative tendencies...) I am allergic to cats. My Achilles' Heel so to speak. We aren't compatible. Hate is a very strong word. I dislike them because they cause me physical discomfort and seemed compelled to seek me out wherever I am to do so. They must be a good judge of character. As far as my spelling. I am usually fairly meticulous about my spelling, but a I am admittedly a poor editor and a self taught typist, so I frequently make spelling mistakes. In fact, if you read enough of my posts you will find that the word I misspell most is becasue, because of the manner in which I type. As for my politics, many of the folks can tell you that the statement was a joke. I am generally a moderate, a strong supporter of the constitution, a free market economy fan, a strong supporter of shut the hell up and take responsibility for your own actions, mistakes are correctable and forgivable and a hard liner regarding real threats to our security. However, given my current profession, I am not allowed nor so inclined to discuss my preferences or feelings regarding the current elected or appointed government officials publically. I'm more interested in the consist of the train , than which joker is onboard. [:D] I know a cat that would like to cause you some discomfort! Mook!
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by Overmod Note to self, with eyes directed toward heaven... Why is it that people who can't spell are so often cat haters? ;-} (Apologies to dharmon in advance if he spelled 'conservative' and 'Genghis' differently as a parody of conservative tendencies...) I am allergic to cats. My Achilles' Heel so to speak. We aren't compatible. Hate is a very strong word. I dislike them because they cause me physical discomfort and seemed compelled to seek me out wherever I am to do so. They must be a good judge of character. As far as my spelling. I am usually fairly meticulous about my spelling, but a I am admittedly a poor editor and a self taught typist, so I frequently make spelling mistakes. In fact, if you read enough of my posts you will find that the word I misspell most is becasue, because of the manner in which I type. As for my politics, many of the folks can tell you that the statement was a joke. I am generally a moderate, a strong supporter of the constitution, a free market economy fan, a strong supporter of shut the hell up and take responsibility for your own actions, mistakes are correctable and forgivable and a hard liner regarding real threats to our security. However, given my current profession, I am not allowed nor so inclined to discuss my preferences or feelings regarding the current elected or appointed government officials publically. I'm more interested in the consist of the train , than which joker is onboard. [:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Overmod Note to self, with eyes directed toward heaven... Why is it that people who can't spell are so often cat haters? ;-} (Apologies to dharmon in advance if he spelled 'conservative' and 'Genghis' differently as a parody of conservative tendencies...)
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone So many republicans on this forum, sad. Muddy's right, it would be nice if we could keep our political opinions aside -first, because it's not important, and second - because it reminds me of the unfortunate fact that so many in the railroad world tend to right-wingers. And right wingers tend to be self-involved, greedy, stingy, unsympathetic, and governed by fear and stubbornness. And that's sad, because I'd like to think of railroad folk as a bit wiser than that. I am confused - you say it would be nice if we could keep our political opinions aside - then you go on a bash Republicans and right-wingers. You probably have an intense dislike for cats, too. Hmm? Democat Mookie Me too...cause I'm a consevative far to the right of that liberal pinko Gengis Khan and I dislike cats............[;)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone So many republicans on this forum, sad. Muddy's right, it would be nice if we could keep our political opinions aside -first, because it's not important, and second - because it reminds me of the unfortunate fact that so many in the railroad world tend to right-wingers. And right wingers tend to be self-involved, greedy, stingy, unsympathetic, and governed by fear and stubbornness. And that's sad, because I'd like to think of railroad folk as a bit wiser than that. I am confused - you say it would be nice if we could keep our political opinions aside - then you go on a bash Republicans and right-wingers. You probably have an intense dislike for cats, too. Hmm? Democat Mookie
QUOTE: Originally posted by joeyalone So many republicans on this forum, sad. Muddy's right, it would be nice if we could keep our political opinions aside -first, because it's not important, and second - because it reminds me of the unfortunate fact that so many in the railroad world tend to right-wingers. And right wingers tend to be self-involved, greedy, stingy, unsympathetic, and governed by fear and stubbornness. And that's sad, because I'd like to think of railroad folk as a bit wiser than that.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Overmod I can't let this go without comment. vsmith alleges that "Kerry's campaign train made an unscheduled stop for a small group of supporters in New Mexico who simply held up a sign that said "Please Stop and Listen, Give us 4 minutes and we'll give you 4 years." Awww... aside from the smarmy sound of the thing, I've got a real clear idea how the logistics of such a stop would work. Kerry sees the sign... how fast is the train moving? He tells his boys 'stop the train'... by the time it gets stopped, it's *where* on the main line? And then backs up all the way to where the people are? This sounds like a prefab campaign moment, and too much use of it smacks of propaganda. But... This from the same trip, by the same guy, who blows off 150+ (their number) of people in a major academic town? Supposedly because 'the train was late'? I remember Presidential-candidate Carter stopping to talk to me in Trenton Station about Amtrak. His train (Metroliner equipment IIRC) was late... and it got later. But he was interested, and didn't give excuses. THAT is a better example of how it should be done...
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon QUOTE: Originally posted by UPTRAIN 3 Genesis, I posted a link for photos on the "despite politcial affiliation this is still cool" topic. Some amfleets and some Rail Cruise America private cars. The lead unit was all covered up in a Kerry Edwards decal and looked worse than before. The rear car was built in 1914 if I'm correct. It was a heavyweight observation car. Zach Pumphery (R)-MO Thanks Zach, I only saw the pic with the observaton car, not the rest of the train. Maybe I was doing it wrong.
QUOTE: Originally posted by UPTRAIN 3 Genesis, I posted a link for photos on the "despite politcial affiliation this is still cool" topic. Some amfleets and some Rail Cruise America private cars. The lead unit was all covered up in a Kerry Edwards decal and looked worse than before. The rear car was built in 1914 if I'm correct. It was a heavyweight observation car. Zach Pumphery (R)-MO
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