[Rhodes22-list] Terror Threats in Europe in 2011

[Michael D. Weisner]

This piece is not new, although it was not originally attributed to Mr. 
Cleese back in March 2007 (http://tartfromhell.com/2007/03).  It is 
certainly not up to his standards.

Unfortunately, when in a "sailor's bar" (see the list charter attached pdf 
or at http://www.rhodes22.org/list/ ), some folks will not agree with 
everything said and even feel offended from time to time.  I am sorry that 
you take offense with what Bob thought was undoubtably a funny piece.  I am 
sure that he meant no harm.  Sailors, by their nature, can be crude and are 
rarely politically correct.  They will gladly provide tons of information 
about sailing and life, particularly issues concerning the Rhodes 22, mixed 
with opinions and other stuff, to prevent postings of "Is this mic on?" 
during the quiet months.

Please, extend a bit of tolerance, especially during these long, snowy 
winter months.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "christian" Monday, February 07, 2011 9:35 AM
Bob,
As a European, I find this posting offensive. Besides, as this is a blog
for R22 owners, I strongly believe it would be nice to keep restrict
this nice communication tool to matters related to sailing and Rhodes22
technical tips and questions. There is no need to add further trash to
the irritating flow of spam on e-mails.

Christian Claessens
s/v Seneca Girl

On 07/02/2011 08:14, Bob Keller wrote:
> TERROR THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE : BY JOHN CLEESE
>
> The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats 
> and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved."
>
> Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or 
> even "A Bit Cross."
>
> The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea 
> supplies nearly ran out.
>
> Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody 
> Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning 
> level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.
>
> The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get 
> the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they 
> have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 
> years.
>
> The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror 
> alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are 
> "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire 
> that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the 
> country's military capability.
>
> Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to 
> "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective 
> Combat Operations" and "Change Sides.” The Germans have increased their 
> alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing 
> Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbor" and 
> "Lose."
>
>
> Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat 
> they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels .
>   The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. 
> These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy 
> can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
>
> Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to 
> "She'll be alright, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I 
> think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!" and "The barbie is 
> canceled." So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final 
> escalation level.
>
>
> -- John Cleese - British writer, actor and tall person
>
>
>
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