The GUILD 9-20-2002 The softness of women

[pubmom]

Check out what I found in the letter section in my local fishwrap:

Two Questions of Concern

September 18, 2002
President Bush has suggested he might launch an invasion of Iraq, even if our own allies consider that to violate international law. What type of nation would we become if our military power were used under those conditions? Of several potential concerns, I want to share two.

One area of concern is whether we actually benefit from a successful invasion. Would the new leadership in Iraq be better than the current dictator? Can we really impose new leaders who will accept the political and economic goals of the U.S.?

Although we Americans are good-hearted, I think we must accept resentment about the share of world resources we control. It seems wiser to accept the presence of some enemies and to oppose and contain them rather than eliminate them.

A second type of concern is the general precedent we set for invading other countries. Our invasion of Iraq, with no restraint by international opinion, violates the checks and balances that help maintain world peace.

Can other countries - even our friends - afford not to respond in unknown ways if the United States upsets that balance of power?

-name witheld by me

[pubmom]

Her bag looks like one of Monica's wretched creations, maybe it was a gift. (har,har)

[lodwick]

They're out there allright - are you sure that didn't come from the People's Republic of Austin?

And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

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Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing the Flight Attendant said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!"

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Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

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An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

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"Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we'll exit to the terminal."

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Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

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"OH, MY GOD!"

Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant brought me a cup of coffee and spilled the hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in coach yelled, "That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!"

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And on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing and if you can light 'em, you can smoke ' em"

[Teacup]

Well, it just keeps getting worse. I recieved a phone call from my sister this morning at 6AM. It seems my mother had a stroke. She is in the hospital right now. It does not look good.

How in the world will I abe to do this, with 2 little boys in school? It's almost to unbareable for me right now. Hubby said, I have to fly out ASAP and he will assume the responsibilities and take care of the boys and our dog.

Please pray for my mother. And please pray I can get to California as soon as possible with no problems or terrorist on board. Oye vey!

[lodwick]

Goodness. Prayers up for the T family.

[Pippin]

Teacup, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother!

I will remember her and you and your family in my prayers!

[Utah Girl]

Her bag looks like one of Monica's wretched creations, maybe it was a gift. (har,har)

I was just thinking the same thing!

[Utah Girl]

Prayers for your mom, and you and your family. Take care.

[Aggie Mama]

Prayers going up right now.

[Teacup]

Thank you all in advance. I will be on and off the inter Net as I get ready for my flight. (I have to do my roots) LOL,LOL, Hey I can't show up looking awful. I'm a memebr of the Free Republic Guild. I have a responsibility to look gorgeous. I'll be wearing my pearls for sure.

I've always told hubby how I've always wanted to go to Spain and look up my relatives there. I have a whole family over there and some have come to California to meet us. He remided me that they may not be that friendly, after all there must be a reason why grandpa left them.

Well, I think there must be some truth to that statement. My brother was so snippy to me right now on the phone reagrding my mother. I know why I live in Virginia. Gee, it must be hard to be arrogant and stuipd at the same time? HA! HA! HA! HA!

[mountaineer]

Families can be so fun. We'll be praying for you and yours, T. May you have an easy and safe trip.

[PoisedWoman]

He remided me that they may not be that friendly, after all there must be a reason why grandpa left them.

Very wise words. My dad ran away from home at 14 and went to work, did very well for himself, rarely mentioned his family. Then last year, I found all his relatives on geneaology website, they had been looking for me. Online group hug. Went to a reunion. Now I know why my dad left. LOL. The only one I like is my daughter's age and gay....but he's smart and funny, the rest are terminally dull.

You'll be fine, especially with those new roots and pearls. Keep smiling and rise above pettiness. You've got tons of support here...we're all on your side.

[MadIvan]

Please pray for my mother. And please pray I can get to California as soon as possible with no problems or terrorist on board. Oye vey!

Please accept my prayers and condolences. I hope your mother has a swift recovery.

Regards, Ivan

[lodwick]

young bents

[pubmom]

Both having a bad hair day?

[Iowa Granny]

Prayers going up for you and yours.

Knock'em out with your poise, pearls and fresh roots.

[PoisedWoman]

great photo of the "young bents," (LOL) but why is it so pale? On my screen it's coming up so faded out it's almost invisible.

[Fintan]

Hmmm..........

[mountaineer]

Will he still be Chelsea's favorite shoe designer?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shoe designer Steven Madden has started serving his 41-month prison term, according to his attorney. Madden, who pleaded guilty in May 2001 to conspiracy to commit money laundering and securities fraud, surrendered at the federal prison camp at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on Wednesday, attorney Joel Winograd said. full story

Too late for dear old dad to grant him a pardon, drat!

[lodwick]

We'll have to ask the StrangeCosmosGuys about the faded love. ;-)