Ping: Shane

Wish I could share your enthusiasm, H, but what we are doing in Iraq is
making me sick. Things on the homefront don't look much different either.
Either we change course, or take a beating in world opinion and don't tell
me it wouldn't matter.
Glad to get this off my chest.
From here on I promise to mind my own business.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ed......glad to see someone else shares my "live and let live"
philosophy. (of course, that only goes as far as when it intrudes on me
or
my personal beliefs.....then I will fight for what I feel is right).

I'm half Limey, myself......most of my living relatives are in the UK. I
don't put anyone down for race, religion, country of origin, politics,
etc.
as long as they don't trespass on me or mine.

And for Shane.......I'll just say that one man CAN change the world, if he
has enough ammo!
Heirloom, old and stockpiled


"Ed Meza" wrote in message
ink.net...
Very well said Heirloom. I'm also an American and do have UK friends.
I
for example do take offense when someone puts down people from the UK.
We
all do have problems, but one should never generalize *all* the people,
let
alone races, etc. of a country. Yes, I believe there are good people
everywhere and have experienced it personally.
As for paying that much money to a person, this is beyond our control,
big
business, big enterprises which is a different issue.
Peace to all!
Ed
"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Although, I have to agree, in part, with some of your statements, I
find
it
disheartening and personally offensive that you would 'generalize', as
you
did. ALL Americans are not as you depicted, in fact, I would go as
far
as
saying MOST Americans are not.

"Arrogant and ignorant".........I am neither. And, it would be the
'fat
cats' at Adidas, Motorola, Pepsi, etc. that are putting the bulk of the
$250
Mil in his pocket. I have to agree, nobody is worth that kind of
money......and, yes, it would be much better served as a charitable
contribution to help those in need.

Please refrain from putting everyone in the same pot and stirring. In
spite
of its' many shortcomings and problems, this country still remains a
desirable place.......why else would so many be coming here to live? I
must
refuse to go into the problems we have in politics and other areas of
dispute, I'll just say that I don't agree with everything. However, I
am
an
American, a bloody Yank and will remain such, proudly so.
Heirloom, old and much to
Figgies dismay


"shep" wrote in message
...
The best part of the deal is in how it exposes the mentality of
americans........ they claim to hate soccer, yet part with
250mil
to promote it.
Americans are odd people. (arrogant and ignorant go without saying)
Millions starve in their own country, yet they shell out this kind of
money
for one man who already has no need of money..... someone explain
that to the starving who wake each day...... better still,
explain
it to me, I'd like to know.
Must be something in their 'nog' at 'generous' xmas time that they
drink.

I'd like to meet the dimwit who is shelling out the money.. I
wouldnt
shake his hand, I'd kick him in the nuts;;;;; then hog tie him and
put
him
on a plane to somalia then plonk him right in the middle of those
less
fortunate. (I'd make sure he had his armani suit on.. wouldnt want
him
under-dressed for the occasion)





"webster72n" wrote in message
...

With 250 million over 5 years he ought to be the one paying the
taxes,
H.
BTW he's a *famous* (or is it *infamous*) soccer player from the UK
(if
I'm
not mistaken).

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Got you all beat............I have no idea who either of them are.
Just
two
more folks to get into my tax pocket, as I see it.
Heirloom, old and getting real
crotchety

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Mart wrote:

Becks AND Posh, all inclusive? Damn good deal, if you ask me.

All the more so since most in the UK would have happily
contributed
to
see
the back of both of them. A has been footballer and a has been
who
can't
even sing. Just don't try and return them when their contract
has
finished.
--
Mike M

No prob, Harry. You are, indeed, entitled to your opinions and to share
them is your privilidge. That's what makes this country of ours so great.
Not enough room in this NG for me to express my standings on the Iraq
scenario, so, I won't even try.
Heirloom, old and would do it
differently

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Wish I could share your enthusiasm, H, but what we are doing in Iraq is
making me sick. Things on the homefront don't look much different either.
Either we change course, or take a beating in world opinion and don't tell
me it wouldn't matter.
Glad to get this off my chest.
From here on I promise to mind my own business.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ed......glad to see someone else shares my "live and let live"
philosophy. (of course, that only goes as far as when it intrudes on me
or
my personal beliefs.....then I will fight for what I feel is right).

I'm half Limey, myself......most of my living relatives are in the UK. I
don't put anyone down for race, religion, country of origin, politics,
etc.
as long as they don't trespass on me or mine.

And for Shane.......I'll just say that one man CAN change the world, if
he
has enough ammo!
Heirloom, old and stockpiled


"Ed Meza" wrote in message
ink.net...
Very well said Heirloom. I'm also an American and do have UK friends.
I
for example do take offense when someone puts down people from the UK.
We
all do have problems, but one should never generalize *all* the people,
let
alone races, etc. of a country. Yes, I believe there are good people
everywhere and have experienced it personally.
As for paying that much money to a person, this is beyond our control,
big
business, big enterprises which is a different issue.
Peace to all!
Ed
"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Although, I have to agree, in part, with some of your statements, I
find
it
disheartening and personally offensive that you would 'generalize', as
you
did. ALL Americans are not as you depicted, in fact, I would go as
far
as
saying MOST Americans are not.

"Arrogant and ignorant".........I am neither. And, it would be the
'fat
cats' at Adidas, Motorola, Pepsi, etc. that are putting the bulk of
the
$250
Mil in his pocket. I have to agree, nobody is worth that kind of
money......and, yes, it would be much better served as a charitable
contribution to help those in need.

Please refrain from putting everyone in the same pot and stirring. In
spite
of its' many shortcomings and problems, this country still remains a
desirable place.......why else would so many be coming here to live?
I
must
refuse to go into the problems we have in politics and other areas of
dispute, I'll just say that I don't agree with everything. However, I
am
an
American, a bloody Yank and will remain such, proudly so.
Heirloom, old and much to
Figgies dismay


"shep" wrote in message
...
The best part of the deal is in how it exposes the mentality of
americans........ they claim to hate soccer, yet part with
250mil
to promote it.
Americans are odd people. (arrogant and ignorant go without saying)
Millions starve in their own country, yet they shell out this kind
of
money
for one man who already has no need of money..... someone explain
that to the starving who wake each day...... better still,
explain
it to me, I'd like to know.
Must be something in their 'nog' at 'generous' xmas time that they
drink.

I'd like to meet the dimwit who is shelling out the money.. I
wouldnt
shake his hand, I'd kick him in the nuts;;;;; then hog tie him and
put
him
on a plane to somalia then plonk him right in the middle of those
less
fortunate. (I'd make sure he had his armani suit on.. wouldnt
want
him
under-dressed for the occasion)





"webster72n" wrote in message
...

With 250 million over 5 years he ought to be the one paying the
taxes,
H.
BTW he's a *famous* (or is it *infamous*) soccer player from the UK
(if
I'm
not mistaken).

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Got you all beat............I have no idea who either of them
are.
Just
two
more folks to get into my tax pocket, as I see it.
Heirloom, old and getting real
crotchety

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Mart wrote:

Becks AND Posh, all inclusive? Damn good deal, if you ask me.

All the more so since most in the UK would have happily
contributed
to
see
the back of both of them. A has been footballer and a has been
who
can't
even sing. Just don't try and return them when their contract
has
finished.
--
Mike M

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
No prob, Harry. You are, indeed, entitled to your opinions and to share
them is your privilidge. That's what makes this country of ours so great.
Not enough room in this NG for me to express my standings on the Iraq
scenario, so, I won't even try.
Heirloom, old and would do it
differently

Now is your chance, H. George Bush is asking for suggestions for a better
approach than his. He can be reached over the internet, I believe. If not,
you can always call or write, or maybe even talk to Senorita Rice.

Harry.


"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Wish I could share your enthusiasm, H, but what we are doing in Iraq is
making me sick. Things on the homefront don't look much different
either.
Either we change course, or take a beating in world opinion and don't
tell
me it wouldn't matter.
Glad to get this off my chest.
From here on I promise to mind my own business.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ed......glad to see someone else shares my "live and let live"
philosophy. (of course, that only goes as far as when it intrudes on
me
or
my personal beliefs.....then I will fight for what I feel is right).

I'm half Limey, myself......most of my living relatives are in the UK.
I
don't put anyone down for race, religion, country of origin, politics,
etc.
as long as they don't trespass on me or mine.

And for Shane.......I'll just say that one man CAN change the world, if
he
has enough ammo!
Heirloom, old and stockpiled


"Ed Meza" wrote in message
ink.net...
Very well said Heirloom. I'm also an American and do have UK
friends.
I
for example do take offense when someone puts down people from the
UK.
We
all do have problems, but one should never generalize *all* the
people,
let
alone races, etc. of a country. Yes, I believe there are good people
everywhere and have experienced it personally.
As for paying that much money to a person, this is beyond our
control,
big
business, big enterprises which is a different issue.
Peace to all!
Ed
"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Although, I have to agree, in part, with some of your statements, I
find
it
disheartening and personally offensive that you would 'generalize',
as
you
did. ALL Americans are not as you depicted, in fact, I would go as
far
as
saying MOST Americans are not.

"Arrogant and ignorant".........I am neither. And, it would be the
'fat
cats' at Adidas, Motorola, Pepsi, etc. that are putting the bulk of
the
$250
Mil in his pocket. I have to agree, nobody is worth that kind of
money......and, yes, it would be much better served as a charitable
contribution to help those in need.

Please refrain from putting everyone in the same pot and stirring.
In
spite
of its' many shortcomings and problems, this country still remains a
desirable place.......why else would so many be coming here to live?
I
must
refuse to go into the problems we have in politics and other areas
of
dispute, I'll just say that I don't agree with everything. However,
I
am
an
American, a bloody Yank and will remain such, proudly so.
Heirloom, old and much
to
Figgies dismay


"shep" wrote in message
...
The best part of the deal is in how it exposes the mentality of
americans........ they claim to hate soccer, yet part with
250mil
to promote it.
Americans are odd people. (arrogant and ignorant go without
saying)
Millions starve in their own country, yet they shell out this kind
of
money
for one man who already has no need of money..... someone
explain
that to the starving who wake each day...... better still,
explain
it to me, I'd like to know.
Must be something in their 'nog' at 'generous' xmas time that they
drink.

I'd like to meet the dimwit who is shelling out the money.. I
wouldnt
shake his hand, I'd kick him in the nuts;;;;; then hog tie him
and
put
him
on a plane to somalia then plonk him right in the middle of those
less
fortunate. (I'd make sure he had his armani suit on.. wouldnt
want
him
under-dressed for the occasion)





"webster72n" wrote in message
...

With 250 million over 5 years he ought to be the one paying the
taxes,
H.
BTW he's a *famous* (or is it *infamous*) soccer player from the
UK
(if
I'm
not mistaken).

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Got you all beat............I have no idea who either of them
are.
Just
two
more folks to get into my tax pocket, as I see it.
Heirloom, old and getting real
crotchety

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Mart wrote:

Becks AND Posh, all inclusive? Damn good deal, if you ask
me.

All the more so since most in the UK would have happily
contributed
to
see
the back of both of them. A has been footballer and a has
been
who
can't
even sing. Just don't try and return them when their
contract
has
finished.
--
Mike M

My ideas would never be accepted......I would not be considered "politically
correct."
Heirloom, old and going to bed
now


"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
No prob, Harry. You are, indeed, entitled to your opinions and to share
them is your privilidge. That's what makes this country of ours so
great.
Not enough room in this NG for me to express my standings on the Iraq
scenario, so, I won't even try.
Heirloom, old and would do it
differently

Now is your chance, H. George Bush is asking for suggestions for a better
approach than his. He can be reached over the internet, I believe. If not,
you can always call or write, or maybe even talk to Senorita Rice.

Harry.


"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Wish I could share your enthusiasm, H, but what we are doing in Iraq is
making me sick. Things on the homefront don't look much different
either.
Either we change course, or take a beating in world opinion and don't
tell
me it wouldn't matter.
Glad to get this off my chest.
From here on I promise to mind my own business.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ed......glad to see someone else shares my "live and let live"
philosophy. (of course, that only goes as far as when it intrudes on
me
or
my personal beliefs.....then I will fight for what I feel is right).

I'm half Limey, myself......most of my living relatives are in the UK.
I
don't put anyone down for race, religion, country of origin, politics,
etc.
as long as they don't trespass on me or mine.

And for Shane.......I'll just say that one man CAN change the world,
if
he
has enough ammo!
Heirloom, old and stockpiled


"Ed Meza" wrote in message
ink.net...
Very well said Heirloom. I'm also an American and do have UK
friends.
I
for example do take offense when someone puts down people from the
UK.
We
all do have problems, but one should never generalize *all* the
people,
let
alone races, etc. of a country. Yes, I believe there are good
people
everywhere and have experienced it personally.
As for paying that much money to a person, this is beyond our
control,
big
business, big enterprises which is a different issue.
Peace to all!
Ed
"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Although, I have to agree, in part, with some of your statements, I
find
it
disheartening and personally offensive that you would 'generalize',
as
you
did. ALL Americans are not as you depicted, in fact, I would go
as
far
as
saying MOST Americans are not.

"Arrogant and ignorant".........I am neither. And, it would be
the
'fat
cats' at Adidas, Motorola, Pepsi, etc. that are putting the bulk of
the
$250
Mil in his pocket. I have to agree, nobody is worth that kind of
money......and, yes, it would be much better served as a charitable
contribution to help those in need.

Please refrain from putting everyone in the same pot and stirring.
In
spite
of its' many shortcomings and problems, this country still remains
a
desirable place.......why else would so many be coming here to
live?
I
must
refuse to go into the problems we have in politics and other areas
of
dispute, I'll just say that I don't agree with everything.
However,
I
am
an
American, a bloody Yank and will remain such, proudly so.
Heirloom, old and much
to
Figgies dismay


"shep" wrote in message
...
The best part of the deal is in how it exposes the mentality of
americans........ they claim to hate soccer, yet part with
250mil
to promote it.
Americans are odd people. (arrogant and ignorant go without
saying)
Millions starve in their own country, yet they shell out this
kind
of
money
for one man who already has no need of money..... someone
explain
that to the starving who wake each day...... better still,
explain
it to me, I'd like to know.
Must be something in their 'nog' at 'generous' xmas time that
they
drink.

I'd like to meet the dimwit who is shelling out the money.. I
wouldnt
shake his hand, I'd kick him in the nuts;;;;; then hog tie him
and
put
him
on a plane to somalia then plonk him right in the middle of those
less
fortunate. (I'd make sure he had his armani suit on.. wouldnt
want
him
under-dressed for the occasion)





"webster72n" wrote in message
...

With 250 million over 5 years he ought to be the one paying the
taxes,
H.
BTW he's a *famous* (or is it *infamous*) soccer player from the
UK
(if
I'm
not mistaken).

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Got you all beat............I have no idea who either of them
are.
Just
two
more folks to get into my tax pocket, as I see it.
Heirloom, old and getting real
crotchety

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Mart wrote:

Becks AND Posh, all inclusive? Damn good deal, if you ask
me.

All the more so since most in the UK would have happily
contributed
to
see
the back of both of them. A has been footballer and a has
been
who
can't
even sing. Just don't try and return them when their
contract
has
finished.
--
Mike M

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
My ideas would never be accepted......I would not be considered
"politically
correct."
Heirloom, old and going to bed
now


Sweet dreams, H. H.


"webster72n" wrote in message
...

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
No prob, Harry. You are, indeed, entitled to your opinions and to
share
them is your privilidge. That's what makes this country of ours so
great.
Not enough room in this NG for me to express my standings on the Iraq
scenario, so, I won't even try.
Heirloom, old and would do it
differently

Now is your chance, H. George Bush is asking for suggestions for a
better
approach than his. He can be reached over the internet, I believe. If
not,
you can always call or write, or maybe even talk to Senorita Rice.

Harry.


"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Wish I could share your enthusiasm, H, but what we are doing in Iraq
is
making me sick. Things on the homefront don't look much different
either.
Either we change course, or take a beating in world opinion and don't
tell
me it wouldn't matter.
Glad to get this off my chest.
From here on I promise to mind my own business.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ed......glad to see someone else shares my "live and let
live"
philosophy. (of course, that only goes as far as when it intrudes
on
me
or
my personal beliefs.....then I will fight for what I feel is right).

I'm half Limey, myself......most of my living relatives are in the
UK.
I
don't put anyone down for race, religion, country of origin,
politics,
etc.
as long as they don't trespass on me or mine.

And for Shane.......I'll just say that one man CAN change the world,
if
he
has enough ammo!
Heirloom, old and stockpiled


"Ed Meza" wrote in message
ink.net...
Very well said Heirloom. I'm also an American and do have UK
friends.
I
for example do take offense when someone puts down people from the
UK.
We
all do have problems, but one should never generalize *all* the
people,
let
alone races, etc. of a country. Yes, I believe there are good
people
everywhere and have experienced it personally.
As for paying that much money to a person, this is beyond our
control,
big
business, big enterprises which is a different issue.
Peace to all!
Ed
"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Although, I have to agree, in part, with some of your statements,
I
find
it
disheartening and personally offensive that you would
'generalize',
as
you
did. ALL Americans are not as you depicted, in fact, I would go
as
far
as
saying MOST Americans are not.

"Arrogant and ignorant".........I am neither. And, it would be
the
'fat
cats' at Adidas, Motorola, Pepsi, etc. that are putting the bulk
of
the
$250
Mil in his pocket. I have to agree, nobody is worth that kind of
money......and, yes, it would be much better served as a
charitable
contribution to help those in need.

Please refrain from putting everyone in the same pot and
stirring.
In
spite
of its' many shortcomings and problems, this country still
remains
a
desirable place.......why else would so many be coming here to
live?
I
must
refuse to go into the problems we have in politics and other
areas
of
dispute, I'll just say that I don't agree with everything.
However,
I
am
an
American, a bloody Yank and will remain such, proudly so.
Heirloom, old and
much
to
Figgies dismay


"shep" wrote in message
...
The best part of the deal is in how it exposes the mentality of
americans........ they claim to hate soccer, yet part
with
250mil
to promote it.
Americans are odd people. (arrogant and ignorant go without
saying)
Millions starve in their own country, yet they shell out this
kind
of
money
for one man who already has no need of money..... someone
explain
that to the starving who wake each day...... better still,
explain
it to me, I'd like to know.
Must be something in their 'nog' at 'generous' xmas time that
they
drink.

I'd like to meet the dimwit who is shelling out the money.. I
wouldnt
shake his hand, I'd kick him in the nuts;;;;; then hog tie
him
and
put
him
on a plane to somalia then plonk him right in the middle of
those
less
fortunate. (I'd make sure he had his armani suit on..
wouldnt
want
him
under-dressed for the occasion)





"webster72n" wrote in message
...

With 250 million over 5 years he ought to be the one paying
the
taxes,
H.
BTW he's a *famous* (or is it *infamous*) soccer player from
the
UK
(if
I'm
not mistaken).

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Got you all beat............I have no idea who either of
them
are.
Just
two
more folks to get into my tax pocket, as I see it.
Heirloom, old and getting real
crotchety

"Mike M" wrote in message
...
Mart wrote:

Becks AND Posh, all inclusive? Damn good deal, if you
ask
me.

All the more so since most in the UK would have happily
contributed
to
see
the back of both of them. A has been footballer and a has
been
who
can't
even sing. Just don't try and return them when their
contract
has
finished.
--
Mike M