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

[Steven Alm]

I've had the nickname "Slim" since the early 80s.  I used to play a lot of
pool and I was in leagues and tournaments and such.  Since "Minnesota Fats"
was already taken, and since I'm slim, my friends started calling me
"Minnesota Slim."  Ya had to have a pool name.

The nick has evolved over the years and now my blues name is "Cross-Eyed
Slim" when I play the harmonica.

When I joined the Rhodes list 8 years ago there were three Steves so I chose
to go by my nick to avoid confusion.  I miss Steve Little.  I could always
count on him to do his government analysis work to pay for my welfare
check.  8-)

Slimmy

On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:23 PM, Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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