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Politics : America Under Siege: The End of Innocence -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: lorne who wrote (21399)	2/12/2003 10:34:54 AM
From: Richnorth	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 27758

Rich has anticipated your reply. So, what you wrote did not surprise me in the least. Rich said that, like an automaton, you will always be writing that sort of shit like there's no tomorrow. He said he doesn't mind in the least as that may be excellent therapy for you. In case you didn't know, Rich does have lots of friends, not only in N. America but elsewhere, too! He is a globetrotter, and he speaks and writes in several languages. It is only in your dreams that he has no friends. What you wrote of Rich is very amusing! You gave your perceptions of Rich and, mind you, perceptions, like opinions, could be terribly wrong. Very often, the kind of perceptions and/or conclusions you draw about something or about another person depends a lot on your intelligence and education (which Rich tells me is rather suspect) and the general reach of your mind. Are you sure you are making correct judgements or capable of doing so? Have you no biases and prejudices? Ain't Rich entitled to his opinions? And enjoy freedom of speech? It seems to me you want Rich to think exactly like you do. How could that be when he is a vastly different person than you! Rightly or wrongly, Rich told me you expect others to be a sheep (or parrot?) just like you........ Rich often joked that he had tried to kick himself in the teeth for whatever he said but found he couldn't! <G> Apparently what he wrote was so correct that it hit a raw nerve in people like you. However, I agree with Rich that too much fuss have been made about what he often referred to as 'freedom "shit"' and it is laughable that people like you take it so seriously. By the way, have you not read or heard the latest Osama's speech? He urged all Moslems to fight for their freedom (freedom from slavery to the West) and for their very existence. On the other hand, believers like you are convinced that Americans are fighting for their/your "freedom". In fact, almost everyone with a cause (real or imaginary) is always fighting for his/her "freedom" from this and that..... And so this freedom "shit" born of ego and pride, self-congratulation and born of self-consolation etc. (in cases of death and losses) goes on and on. And this freedom shit makes "martyrs" and "heroes" out of DEAD!!!! men and women! It is remarkable that so many people don't seem to realize one fundamental truth: The Golden Rule! As Rich often said, there is no smoke without fire. -------------------- Like Rich, I will be away for some time. With war looming over the horizon, there are lots of things to keep us very busy. I wish you ALL (and you in particular) all the very best! Len P.S. No need to reply as I will be away sooner than you can respond. Better wait for Richnorth to be back.......