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

[Brad Haslett]

Rob,

Ahhh, Steve.  Now there was a man who could rant, so much so that his
other brother Steve changed his name to Slim.  The "good ole days!"

Someday, someone will sue Stan for false advertising:  "The Best 22
Foot Sailboat Ever", (cranky people associated with it may vary - read
your instruction manual for further details).

Brad



On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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