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Originally posted by cgiles:
Yeah, I guess........but I can't help but notice that over the years, we put or helped to put, a lot of those tyrants in power (and I mean a lot). Never underestimate the power of cheap oil to help us overlook a few character flaws(including our own) .

Dave, you sound like a smart, articulate, and most importantly, reasonable, guy. You should join that bunch of eggheads that hang out at THE BAR, from time to time. A lot of good non-confrontational conversations happen there from time to time.

chas



Dave, Chas pretty much explained my take on all this. It may seem like bashing but, believe me, it isn't. You should hear what I have to put up with and you'll understand even better.

Three of the finest gentlemen and whom I consider friends -I'm not prone to use "friend" unless I mean it- are Americans: Chas, Russ and Bill "Gem City". I've learned a lot from them and hopefully they've learned a little bit from me. What draws me to them is their straightforwardness, pertinence, intellect, compassion and world view in general. In short, they're darn interesting and fun to interact with.

Let me join Chas in welcoming you to our little "Egghead" club. Hey, at least we're not scared to speak our minds. Political correctness is for sissies and phonies!

Taike


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