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To: Charliss who wrote (22770)	6/6/1998 2:44:00 PM
From: Father Terrence	Respond to of 108807

Charliss Dodge: (Why a dodge? Why not a Lincoln? -- Ah, I see. . . perhaps it is because your fevered thought process dodges each rational idea that tries desperately to enter your brain!) And you remind me of the droll drunk at a boring cocktail party who lazily makes perfunctory observations based on not-so-sly- whimsy and empty assumptions. The kind who wears evening dress like it's a naughty joke, who is an apologist for success, who wrings ones hands in mock imitation of the injustices of the world because you have perceived it as an act which can gain you ignorant followers. You are the studious professor of non-think. A veritable Cicero of the causeways peddling your post-modern thought-bytes to the credulous, the impotent "world savers" and to overgrown boy and girl scouts. You would have done quite well as the oh-so-sophisticated, slightly bored, above-it-all effete Royal who made a monthly pilgrimage to the thatch-roofed homes of the peasants to show how much above everything you really are as you share with them their meager rations of rabbit pie. As for a resume of my accomplishments, I do not have to justify myself to you. Nor do I desire to take the time to prove to you why I am great. I know I am, as are many of my friends, that is all that counts. I will give you this much though: business and finance: Very accomplished. I started my first business when I was 22. Started trading stocks at 18, commodities at 25. academia: Important only as far as it is successful in showing one how to continually learn throughout the rest of one's life. publishing: Yes, articles, short stories and record albums. direct community contributions in terms of service: I create wealth which has a positive impact on the community. A greater impact than those legions who participate in bake sales. publishing: You're repeating yourself. public office: I don't seek public office because I will not compromise my principles in trying to change the general political trend which is pointing this country in the direction of a major disaster. directorships: I have been offered several and turned them down because I don't need the extra money, nor do I need to be a follower on a board. My companies are private because I want to be in full control of what I created. consultancies: I don't advise in business. I do. the arts and sciences: I have had paintings exhibited, but it is not my career, just an interest. As for sciences, I love almost all of them, especially astronomy, cosmology, physics, biology, archeology and paleontology. Father Terrence

To: Charliss who wrote (22770)	6/6/1998 5:05:00 PM
From: James R. Barrett	1 Recommendation Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

>>"I await the posting of a list of all your accomplishments...in business"<< I run a very successful collection agency. I collect beer and soda cans which I redeem for the 5 cent deposit. >>"and finance,"<< My Visa Card credit line was recently increased from $250 to $500. >>"academia,"<< I mow the lawn of a very famous college professor. >>"publishing,"<< I wrote a "letter to the editor" of the local newspaper urging citizens to throw their beer and soda cans on the highway so that I could make more money. >>"direct community contributions in terms of service,"<< I performed 60 days of community service in lieu of 30 days in jail. >>"public office,"<< I was a write-in candidate for Mayor, Governor, and President. I got one vote in every election. >>"directorships,"<< I have never steered a boat. >>"consultancies,"<< Many people ask me about the weather because I live outdoors. >>"the arts"<< I pose for local artists who want to do character portraits. >>"and sciences"<< I associated the principle of the lever to a crowbar and padlock. Jim