[Rhodes22-list] Fellow Travelers?

[Robert Skinner]

Ben,

Perhaps it is best to allow Ed the use of his native tongue.
That makes it easier to filter, and for those who choose to
scan his rants, it helps them assess the credibility of the
message.

The quality, inventiveness, and quantity of name-calling is
an amusing study for those who have already figured out what
is going on.  For the rest, spinning bull crap is no
substitute for real knowledge, and there is so little of
that available that the contest has degenerated into a
beauty contest on both sides.

Nobody is about changing minds here.  It is all wishful
thinking, roaring, knuckle dragging, and chest pounding.

/Robert

Ben Cittadino wrote:
> Dear Ed;
> 
> First, you date yourself when you use the term "fellow traveler".  Nobody
> has used that expression since 1953 or so.  It was one of Joseph McCarthy's
> favorite epithets.  Back then it was cause to bring a libel suit.  Now, as
> then it's a taunt of fearful men who  think everyone who disagrees with them
> is a commie.  I take exception to your use of the term "fellow traveler" to
> describe me or anyone else on this list. I want you to cut it out.  Got it?
> 
> The term "Rockefeller Republican" describes those members of the Republican
> Party who considered themselves socially liberal, fiscally conservative, and
> strong on defense. It was used in the '60's to differentiate moderate
> Republicans from those supporting Barry Goldwater.  Olympia Snow of Maine is
> still considered an example of that school of thought. 
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Ben C. 
> 
> 
> 
> Tootle wrote:
>> Ben:
>>
>> Henry Paulson said the other day he was a "Rockefeller Republican".  
>>
>> Since you said that once you were one, before you became a 'fellow
>> traveler', explain what they are?  were?
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>> Attachment for Ben about Philidelphia Bridges...
>>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p19638028/cameras.jpg cameras.jpg 
>>
>