Leonard Martin wrote:

Way to go Pharmanaut!! I, a denizen of the USA, elected not to replace my
broken tv 4 years ago because of all the phenomena you just summed up. Our
media operate on the assumption that we Americans are all greedy
subliterate couch potatos haunted by futile sports fantasies and convinced
our fat asses were ordained by God to sit on, and **** on, the rest of the
world.

Yours truly,
Leonard



I have to go along with that. Although a number of BBC programs have
been copied by the U.S. networks they always seem to be dumbed down,
even the ones that were dumb to start with. My favourite is the BBC "Is
it Buoyant?" which on CBS has become "Will it Float?". I guess 'they'
figured that buoyant was too difficult a word for North Americans to
understand.

Dave

In article ,
"Les & Claire" wrote:

Telamon wrote:

You forgot to use the word white as part of your pejorative. So then;
"Are you saying the US is not a white Christian fundamentalist
country"

Doesn't that sound better?

I wasn't quoting, it is my view in my words. Also, "White" is your word,
not mine. In the US a saddeningly large proportion of all races seem to
suffer from the gross lack of judgement, intelligence and free thought that
sums up christianity.

Just making sure you didn't leave something out.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Unless a loop-topped black Hum Vee rolls down the street in front of your pad,
listening for your radio's local oscillator, shortwave listening is about as
anonymous as anything can be.

Bill, K5BY

Leonard Martin wrote:
Way to go Pharmanaut!! I, a denizen of the USA, elected not to
replace my broken tv 4 years ago because of all the phenomena you
just summed up. Our media operate on the assumption that we Americans
are all greedy subliterate couch potatos haunted by futile sports
fantasies and convinced our fat asses were ordained by God to sit on,
and **** on, the rest of the world.

Yours truly,
Leonard

Thanks Leonard,
you show there's some life in the USA yet.
Nice to see....

Les ( Pharmanaut )



In article , "Pharmanaut"
wrote:

Joe Strain wrote:
SWL is a hobby for masochists who enjoy listening to socialist
broadcasters like the BBC slander our country as part of their daily
broadcast agenda


Well, you guys tried and all you came up with was CNN and Fox.. All
I can say about the colonial output is that it is sycophantic gung
ho ****e. Isolationist, "In Bush we Trust", head in the sand,
sub-literate, intolerant, christian fundamentalist, coming home in
bodybags, conformist, NRA driven, bigoted, with a "Word from our
Sponsors", Roger ****ing Ramjet, jock brained neanderthals in
uniform, tabloid crap.

Yet you all seem to swallow it... open your eyes... your being
taken for idiots.

Pharm....

Yodar



"N8KDV" wrote in message
...


Atlas wrote:

Why use a SW radio? What uses are they for the average person?

Shortwave has no practical use for the 'average' person. We
shortwave enthusiasts are 'above average' people, therefore the
'average' person should avoid us like the plague, or Howard Dean,
whichever you think poses the greatest threat to your health.

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B
"I swear by, not at, Drake receivers" ©

http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm

Telamon wrote:

I am considering forwarding this to the authorities.


Erm... don't you mean "your" authorities? What happened to free speech in
the colonies? Are you doing away with that too? You show it to anyone
who'll read it my friend, be my guest. My country for one upholds the values
of free speech... old bushy boy may have problems whith you lot speaking
out. But over here it's considered a right. Even without a written
constitution. heh heh.....

Les

In article ,
"Les & Claire" wrote:

Telamon wrote:

I am considering forwarding this to the authorities.


Erm... don't you mean "your" authorities? What happened to free speech in
the colonies? Are you doing away with that too? You show it to anyone
who'll read it my friend, be my guest. My country for one upholds the values
of free speech... old bushy boy may have problems whith you lot speaking
out. But over here it's considered a right. Even without a written
constitution. heh heh.....

Yes, I do mean my authorities, which can then inform yours.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Telamon wrote:


Yes, I do mean my authorities, which can then inform yours.

...... and can you tell me what laws have been broken here? Having an
opinion that differs from old bushy boy isn't illegal as far as i'm aware.
At least, not in the UK anyway. Your the funiest colonial i've come accross
in many a year! :o)

Les

In article ,
"Les & Claire" wrote:

Telamon wrote:


Yes, I do mean my authorities, which can then inform yours.

...... and can you tell me what laws have been broken here? Having an
opinion that differs from old bushy boy isn't illegal as far as i'm aware.
At least, not in the UK anyway. Your the funiest colonial i've come accross
in many a year! :o)

You have broken no laws or rules but at the same time shown that someone
needs to keep an eye on you.

Ever been psychologically evaluated?

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Don Forsling wrote:

Considering forwarding this to the authorities??? That's simply
hilarious. I suggest that YOU get back on your meds. Valium might
help a little, but probably shouldn't be used long-term. A
psychiatrist can advise you. Weekly visits to a counselor will do
wonders for you, too. Best of luck for a fairly speedy recovery.
Remember, there's no shame connected with mental illness. So don't
hesitate to get the help you so obviously need.

About my thoughts too...
Erm... Telemon, just a thought. Are you a creationist?

Les

In article ,
"Les & Claire" wrote:

Don Forsling wrote:

Considering forwarding this to the authorities??? That's simply
hilarious. I suggest that YOU get back on your meds. Valium might
help a little, but probably shouldn't be used long-term. A
psychiatrist can advise you. Weekly visits to a counselor will do
wonders for you, too. Best of luck for a fairly speedy recovery.
Remember, there's no shame connected with mental illness. So don't
hesitate to get the help you so obviously need.

I have had counseling and I have been evaluated Don. The counseling and
evaluations were part of a curriculum. Never been on ³Meds² and I do not
do drugs so no thanks for the Valium. How about yourself? You sound like
you have great familiarity with ³Meds² and Valium.

You would have to be a real whack job yourself if you think what Les
wrote is OK.

About my thoughts too...
Erm... Telemon, just a thought. Are you a creationist?

Blow all the conspiracy theories you have in one rant? Is the political
discussion boring you already?

I do not know why you would ask anyone a question of this type because
with your imagination you could assign to me whatever answer you desire.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California