michelle - lol, sorry to hear about the headache! I've been doing ok, a little under the weather right now too. My throat is all fubared up, so I sound like a 110 year old chain-smoker right now, lol. But hopefully that will pass soon... and it looks like Bush won again. Lets hope he does a better job this time! Anyway, hope you feel better and work isnt too rough on you, lol... you always were a trooper anyway so it shouldnt be too tough, just as long as there are no spiders hiding around the workplace ;-)...

off I go!

michelle: thought of you the other night, fear factor had a stunt where you had to put your head in a lucite box that was full of spiders, did you see that?

Michelle: Bush just froze hell by bringing its heat on earth. I heard the Kerry & Edwards and was very touched. Kerry and Edwards did a fine job campaigning. As Edwards said, the fight goes on.

Another four years with the ignorant chimp. Sucks for us. My mood is off today.

Zinc Master, what's all this about WWII? I really don't get it......everybody in europe has pretty-much dropped WWII now....there's general understanding that things have changed.

Also, no, you shouldn't leave the US if Tony Blair gets re-elected, cause Tony Blair has no effect on the US. The US is out between the two big oceans, on the opposite side of the world to the nasty bits where all the oil is, out of reach from any military threat. The worst thing that can happen is terrorism, and you don't get as much of that as the rest of us.

I thought you'd understand the concept that the election of the US President is a global matter. Fair enough, it doesn't affect South America or Africa, cause nobody cares about them....all they have is drugs and AIDS, respectively*

Since Bush doesn't need to worry about campaigning again in 4 years time, he's pretty much off the leash. If he does anything really insane, like go up against Korea, it's going to get very dangerous to be anywhere that is an ally of the US. It's not just a case of USA versus Terrorists......the US is an integrated member of the "free" world, and if Bush stirs up some shit with nutters with WMD's, it's going to be us in Europe who are affected more, because we're closer, and not self-supporting.

If he wants, George W can shut the US off completely from the rest of the planet, just like North Korea has done. You guys actually have your own oil supplies, you can support yourselves....you're not reliant on international trade to keep running. Indeed, that is why the boycot against dealings with the French and Scandinavians took place.

Here in Europe, however, it's different. We need to trade with the Far East, Inda, South America etc. to maintain what aparrently resembles an economy.

Obviously i'm not really going to flee the country cause Bush has been elected....I can't afford to....but if I could, i'd be gone by the morning. There's not many pro's to living in the UK as it is, cause competitive, materialistic consumerism has gone off the scale, but the idea of a free-to-roam, gun-toting, anti-towel-head-defense-system being re-elected into presidency of the number 1 nation on the planet, makes me want to leave more than ever before.

By the way, I thought Mr Nick's summary of the President was very accurate, so if you don't like mine, just re-read his!

Jesus christ! What a rip off. The Scorpion IS the Warthog, the Manta is pretty much a Ghost, the Phoenix is a blatant rip off of Echo Four-Nineteen, and you can see where they got the Goliath Tank from. Bastards.......Unreal Tournament was respectable once, but now, to my sheer surprise, I find my self in defense of Microsoft (Game Studios)!

Clarky:Rons done the biz,enjoy in your own time bro

Michelle:I was waitin for the chimps tea party!!!sounds like y been there 2,so good t get back t eh....normal,yeah,its a haul,lol

Fablawyer:Yer Rubbish lol

Zenfish:Y got me,now take the hook out,lol

Shame. I guess sometimes the best man doesn't win...

A government operates through the use of tax dollars. I do not know about you, but the fruits of my labors are mine. I pay taxes (gas, plates, income, property), but in the end, the money is mine.

I could leave this country, go else where in the world, go to other states where there are less taxes (such as Texas that has no income tax, but other taxes) and reside there.

I tend to like this country. We have had our share of interesting leaders (FDR, IKE, Carter, Reagan, Clinton) some of whom have been good (for some) and bad (for some). No one is perfect. Could the Republican party had a different candidate (in 1996, 2000, 2004) sure. In 1996, the RNC ran an old guy who fell off a stage. Could the DNC put someone other than Dukakis in 1988 (sure).

Is our country perfect - hell no - it never will be. If Kerry won, if Nader won, or if any other lesser known candidate won - the country still would not be perfect.

Is Bush without flaws - hell no - he has tons of them.

Is Kerry without flaws - hell no - he has tons of them too.

What about a 3rd party candidate - same problems - plus, currently the "public" and the "2 parties" don't want any competition.

There are several people out there (me at times) who thinks there should be 3rd way - but the "correct" candidate has not arisen.

Some believe that Perot was that man in 1992 - but screwed it all up by dropping out and then coming back - he still did well - well enough to scare the hell out of both parties by pulling nearly 20% of the vote.

What may happen - has happened in the past - is that one of the parties may start to fold while a new (3rd) party arise and takes its place.

The Federalists are gone. The Whigs are gone. The Democrat-Republicans dropped a name.

Change happens over time. It needs to be started and pushed.

The first Republican candidate lost in 1856.

In my opinion, the country is not "ready" for a 3rd party yet - who ever is to push the new party needs to be a real leader so that others will follow. They cannot push it down our throats.

Slavery, as referenced in the Constitution, is, stick a fork in it, done.

No draft is in play now - and each candidate has stated that there were no plans to put a draft in play.

What I did hear, is that those who the government knows voted for 3rd party or independent candidates would be the first to go, regardless of age (just kidding - just read that on another site).

Seriously though, my brother-in-law enlisted out of high school (to the ridicule of his classmates) and is currently on an aircraft carrier. We all know what the risks are. But it was his own decision to join.

I am registered - but it is not a slave trade. The President cannot "trade" you to Canada, China, Russia, UK, ect. Those registered are not a commodity to be sold. They are to do a job.

IKE did many things, prior to WWII that he was not proud of in the military (including overseeing moving WWI Veterans out of DC). Sometimes in the military you do things you do not agree with.

Kerry did the same thing - he did his job in Vietnam and then returned and tried to champion the cause against Vietnam.

Clinton got out of going to Vietnam and went to the UK to protest the US.

Bush was in the military (someplace - records are gone) and avoided conflict.

962

WWII - done and forgotten.

I agree, Bush has done things which has not been "good" for the world and directly and sometimes indirectly affects other countries (our allies).

Kerry had many good points in this election - but this "global test" was for the birds.

Unilateralism is also bad - Hitler did it; Stalin did it; Iraq did it; Japan did it. Taking on Iraq - may have been premature and wrong. Still no weapons found. Britain also said there were weapons to be found and Bush relied upon the British intelligence.

We now have 4 more years.

Heard of the new dream team yesterday for 08.

McCain/Guliani for the Republicans. H.Clinton or Edwards / Obama for the Democrats

What I want is one candidate to just win. Have a clear mandate - like Reagan in 1984 (winning 49 states). We know who won and who lost.

Right now - sure Bush win, but 49% of the country wanted Kerry and are pissed off today (rightfully so).

We need a good candidate, who the people (both sides) want.

NEW TOPIC

Scott Peterson . . .

Guilty or not guilty?

Anybody a betting person?

AngieRead

Man, this week has been busy... I've had a few papers to write, so of course Microsoft Word decides to die on me. I've reinstalled it at least three or four times, and it still isn't working...ugh.

I thought my original post made sense...what didn't you understand? There's no need for you to call people out when they tell someone else to not post the same message multiple times. Just because we don't own this website doesn't mean we can't expect people to have considerate / polite posting habits.

Hehehe... I didn't say people had to vote for one of the two major candidates, so you're stretching it just a little bit... ;-)

I saw part of the first episode (my roommate was watching it). It's a computer-animated show that focuses on a family of talking lions. I had no interest in really watching it because, to me, it looked like The Lion King animated in the style of Shrek, but with comedy written for adults.

If the show is gone for good, I won't miss it.

"Spam"

Spam! It's pink, and it's oval...
Spam! I bought it at the Mobil...
Spam! It's made in Chernobyl...
Spam!

Does anyone here get that reference?

There's truth to what ends up in the movies...they bring up a lot of serious issues, but a lot of the stuff is exaggerated or stereotypical as well. (If you want to see a hilarious movie that satirizes gang movies, check out Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood...I love that movie. It's been a few years since I've seen it...I should rent it again sometime.).

Anyway... Gangs can be a problem in most big cities here, but I've never had anything happen to me. Most people are just fine. Yeah, if you walk down a street in Carson after midnight and start swearing at people and causing trouble, you'll probably get shot. But in a case like that, aren't you just asking for it?

If you're involved with drugs or prostitution or similar stuff, yeah, your life will be difficult. But it would be difficult to survive while living that lifestyle even if you didn't have to worry about gangs or violence.

I've found that if you just mind your own business, everything is fine. If you aren't into drugs, and you're actually a responsible parent who doesn't let your kids go all over town late at night, you don't really have anything to worry about.

On a related note... I took the train up to Hollywood one day back in April to get wristbands for Satch's signing at Tower Records. I met this couple who were visiting from England...they had already visited San Francisco and Las Vegas, and were now spending a few days in LA. They were scared to death when the train made a stop in Compton. I thought that was really weird...it was maybe 1:00 in the afternoon; nothing was going to happen to them.

Based on that, I'd have to say a lot of what you hear on your side of the pond is exaggerated (at least somewhat).

Jooooooeeeeeey! Spam.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? How bout sum Marty Feldman?

DoTheStu - Thanks for your opinion on the gang culture. It was very enlightening. Oh and by the way, I actually own that film as I saw it once back when it first came out and, once it was realeased, I had to buy it. It is hillarious!!! I think that the Wayans are excellent, especially the sitcom "My Wife And Kids".

SaaTcHm0 - Hi...welcome to the site! :-)

When will you be coming home? Joe is doing a quick west coast tour between Christmas and New Year's...I thought I'd let you know in case you'll be in the area.

What Satch albums do you have with you in Iraq? What songs do you find work best for turning your friends into Satch fans?

I'll be at that show... Keep in touch...it'd be cool to meet you.

How do you figure?

You can download Talk To Me by clicking here.

I watched Young Frankenstein on Halloween...man, that is such a great movie.

Walk this way...

G'night all.

Hi,

thanks a lot to all of you checking out my JEMFESTradio show with Joe!! It was my pleasure for sure since I am a BIG fan like you guys here!!

scott peterson is guilty as sin

if you hate bush so much maybe you should have immigrated to the united states so you could have voted against him.

does tony blair have a say in anything the u.k. does?

these are just my opinions.

Jazzy, I think we got a fever, and the only prescription is...

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