[Rhodes22-list] List Member Condones Criminal Activity ? Political

[Lowe, Rob]

Ben,
Ed's been on the list a lot longer than I have (5 years now).  We've
learned to live with his habits.  There are times he gives incredibly
useful and well researched info that's just a joy to read, and then
there are the other times, which you are referring to. As Rummy would
say, Ed needs to get back on his meds.  I've just learned to be
selective in what I read and how many grains of salt to add to it.  Some
list members have left due to others comments, which is unfortunate.
Hey, you should have been around when Steve was on the list, now that
man could rant! Thanks for jumping into the fray! - rob


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ben Cittadino
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:19 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] List Member Condones Criminal Activity ?
Political


Dear Ed;

I becoming genuinely concerned about you.  I'm serious.  This list is
supposed to be a "sailor's bar", full of fun, friendship, spirited
debate,
and some interesting banter about the Rhodes 22.  What are you doing?
Are
you trying to engender truly bad blood between list members?  Posting a
title like this is, in my humble opinion, dirty pool.  I want you to
consider moderating your tone just alittle.  You can make your points,
more
effectively I think, without impugning the integrity of Rob, or anyone
else
who disagees with you (me).

Frankly, when I read the title of your post I thought you were referring
to
Brad's expressed desire to subject the internet hackers to prison rape
(last
time I looked rape of a prisoner was criminal activity). I was prepared
to
defend my fellow Rhodie (Brad) by telling you that we all know Brad was
speaking figuratively to make a point. He was referring to some
anonymous
evil doers who ought to be severely punished (a sentiment with which I
agree) and was using some hyperbole for emphasis.  

On the other hand you suggested that Rob's remark condoned the hackers
activity which it clearly did not.  You were just being mean.  Why?
Because
you see conspiracies in every sunrise for goodness sake. 

Lord knows why, but I do enjoy seeing you here and I don't want you to
give
yourself a stroke.  Be well,

Cheers!

Ben C., s/v Susan Kay. Highlands, NJ  

Tootle wrote:
> 
> It was said today on this forum, "Nixon's aides went to prison for
> obstruction of justice, which strikes me as a much more serious crime.

> Everyone, especially a high profile public servant, should expect
their
> accounts to be hacked these days. 
> 
> Isn't this statement condoning criminal activity? 
> 
> Is this an example of what he is supporting?  "A message goes out over
> Barack Obama's Web site
> with the names, phone numbers and e-mails of editors and producers
foolish
> enough to host Obama critics. With Mr. Obama's extensive digital
> following, and his extensive fund-raising and contact lists,
> shutting up the Democratic nominee's critics with a fraction of Mr.
> Obama's millions of supporters is relatively simple. The digital
legions
> plug phone lines, crash servers and intimidate the advertisers
> of these media outlets. This must be another instance of the "new"
> politics that Mr. Obama frequently talks about.
> 
> Sounds like the fellow travelers are out to 'kill America'.  I am
waiting
> for a member of the Bar to support this activity?
> 
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p19559178/MSNBC.bmp MSNBC.bmp 
> 

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