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Politics : Bush-The Mastermind behind 9/11? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/11/2003 5:11:46 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Respond to of 20039

The only mystery here is why they let psychiatric patients use internet connections.

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/16/2003 10:42:35 PM
From: Skywatcher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20039

No mystery here....MICROSOFT MUST BE BANNED FROM GETTING US TAXDOLLARS!!!!!!!!!! Microsoft admits critical flaw in nearly all Windows software Microsoft Corp. acknowledged a critical vulnerability Wednesday in nearly all versions of its flagship Windows operating system software, the first such design flaw to affect its latest Windows Server 2003 software. Microsoft said the vulnerability could allow hackers to seize control of a victim's Windows computer over the Internet, stealing data, deleting files or eavesdropping on e-mails. The disclosure was unusually embarrassing for Microsoft because it demonstrated the first such serious flaw in the company's powerful new computer server software, billed as its safest ever. The software is aimed at large corporate customers and was the first product sold under a high-profile "Trustworthy Computing" initiative organized last year by Microsoft founder Bill Gates... ...The announcement came one day after the Department of Homeland Security announced that it awarded a five-year, $90-million contract for Microsoft to supply all its most important desktop and server software for about 140,000 computers inside the new federal agency. sfgate.com. After three straight years of absurdity piled upon absurdity I would have expected nothing less...

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/17/2003 1:51:46 PM
From: sun-tzu	Respond to of 20039

LOL

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/17/2003 2:27:42 PM
From: rrufff	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20039

Best post yet.

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/18/2003 6:29:38 PM
From: WaveSeeker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20039

ROFL. On that note, start the weekend.

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/18/2003 7:15:21 PM
From: MSI	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20039

The simple solution to those types of mysteries -- full disclosure. That's a difficult concept for those who swallow the idea that gov't and business have the right to withhold the public's information. Information on public bodies belongs to the public. Otherwise you begin to see such suspicions, and rightfully so, when statements don't match with the facts. Anyone with any experience in public or private life knows too well that secrecy goes hand-in-hand with habitual incompetence and criminality. With this adminstration in particular we may have hit the trifecta, secrecy, incompetence and no doubt criminality as well. The more important mysteries will likely be cleared up in fits and starts in coming months.

To: LPS5 who wrote (952)	7/20/2003 8:16:15 AM
From: Rock_nj	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20039

Two great points about human nature. True, that people who seem to have such mistrust of the government are often the most polticized people in society, apparently looking for a political solution to their mistrust concerns?!? Humans are not the most logical creatures. I think Raymond, while I agree with him that there's more to 9/11 than meets the eye and there are indications that there is some sort of conspiracy (or utter incompetence), is putting too much faith that some mystical Democract like Howard Dean will be elected and bring everything to light. I agree with his goal of getting rid of the Bush cabal (that can only be good for the average American, we don't need to be ruled by an aristocracy), but I don't see a Democrat as being a panacea. Our government is inherently corrupt (money and power are the most corrupting influences on mankind) and will do whatever it takes to get it's way, and no politician is big enough to change that fact (as JFK found out the hard way when he was tinkering with the idea of pulling us out of Viet Nam and hurting some very wealthy and powerful people). Re: Skeptics. Great point also. Skeptics, often blatantly ignore the scientific method of investigation, and rather use the most outlandish theories and unproven methods and sometimes just outright falsehoods to justify their unbendable skeptical positions. I've come across it plenty of times when investigating the paranormal and skeptical responses to such claims. It's great to have skeptics out there to keep the wild-eyed crazies in line (there are plenty of them out there). But, if one is going to conduct a skeptical investigation of wild-eyed claims, one must adhere to the principles of the scientific method and accept or reject claims and alternative explanations based upon this time proven method of scientific investigation. Too many skeptics (just like the wild eyed crazies they abhor) will buy into an alternative explanation just because it fits their world view and is a convenient explanation, without the proper scientific investigation and without a rational analysis of their alternative explanation. What an interesting world we live in! Back on subject: The BBC is now reporting that Dr. Kelly was their mole for the Iraq intel info that made the government look bad. Hmmm, could he have been murdered to send a message, or was it just another suicide??? Kelly was Iraq source, says BBC Sunday, July 20, 2003 Posted: 8:12 AM EDT (1212 GMT) LONDON, England -- Britain's state broadcaster has admitted that a defense expert who apparently committed suicide three days ago was the source for reports that the government exaggerated intelligence about Iraqi weapons. The BBC made the announcement on Sunday after talking to David Kelly's family. cnn.com