Posted on 09/10/2003 9:03:45 PM PDT by Mudboy Slim
As soon as I finish the current letter to Watkins I'm going to start on another to Stosch. I created a list the other day of everyone I want to email in the next couple weeks. I know what some of my evenings will be spent doing.
FReegards...MUD
FReegards...MUD
And because I now have made the Old Dominion my home, I wish to be involved in that service.
The warm welcome I have received both here on the Shore in person, and by Virginia FReepers on FR tell me we made the right decision in moving here. Thank you
Merry Christmas
Gabrielle
Certainly. Do we (or anyone else) have a list of good talking points regarding the tax issue?
There's a White House over yonder...
That's where George Dubyuh stays!!
Folks, it's that White House that we own now...
Lord, RATS fear our ragin' ways!!
Still, Right won the vote to save George Dubyuh...
We're mighty fine with OUR mandate!!
Traitor Lib'rals, Left is wrong here!!
The FRee shall unseat yer whore'd!!
Fate ain't fixed...Big Guv'ment's Wrong...
Love Liberty...the FRee'll win the Culture War!!
I have a sad, sad feelin...
That "Dutch" Reagan don't live here no mo'!!
We're Far Right!! I still got my guitar...FReep out now!!
(Slammin' guitar solo)...Yeah!!
Well, Far Right is Hell-bent fer leather...
We're back hasslin' Lib'rals like Slick Will!!!
YO!! You RINOs just might wanna ponder...
Why Ashcroft wouldn't whup Slick'n'Hill!!
'Cuz if this Nation don't trust Prez'dent George...
The House shall fill the bill!!
Mudboy Slim
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What a screaming riot!!!!! thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas!!!!
I think so too...I moved to Richmond in '85 and have been here ever since...after growing up a Navy brat and moving every 2-3 years, I like staying in one place and Virginny's as good a place as I've come accross.
FReegards...Steve
I didn't have the moving around you experienced as a child, but I can understand the idea of staying in one place.
Except for summers on the west cost of Florida I spent the first 22 years of my life in NYC (born there, family still there) and the next 21 in Delaware. I like Virginny very much!!!
FReegards...MUD
A NooYawkCity girl, eh?! I love to visit that place, but I don't know if I could ever live there.
FReegards...MUD
I can assure you I did not move here to try to make Virginia anything like NY or DE....I came here to get away from that stuff.
All I need is some guidance
Yup, I'm a NooYawk gal!!! Brooklyn, to be exact. I have had no desire to visit fo a while and definitely know I would never live there again.
Last time I was there was 1998 for my 20th class reunion. I left in 1982 and to be honest, never really looked back.
I had discovered when I was about 15 or 16 I liked rural living and although I had dreams of being the "next" Barbara Walters (face time and money-not politics) I chose rural/small town. It suits me better.
I've noticed you give as well as you get...MUD
"The Ballads of Mudboy Slim"
Once upon a time, there was a magical Kingdom, where a God-fearing, industrious people flourished, enjoying their Lives, their Liberty, and their Pursuit of Happiness. These good people were empowered by their trust in a Government of Constitutionally-limited powers, the inherent goodness of their Democratically-chosen Leaders, and their belief that Justice and the Rule of Law ultimately triumphs over all. This Great Kingdom, led by the patriot Reagan, fought the Great Crusade against the evil, totalitarian Red Fiefdom accross the Sea, and were Victorious, inspiring other Peoples--longing for FReedom--to look upon the Kingdom as a Shining City on the Hill!
Until one day, a devious cabal of power-hungry men and womyn infiltrated the Kingdom, casting a wicked spell of Fear, Cynicism, and Doubt that steadily enslaved ever-increasing numbers of these good people in the shackles of Dependency and Entitlement. And the power of these Despoilers of FReedom--who called themselves Lib'rals--grew immense, as they wrested control of the Halls of Enlightenment, the Chroniclers of Information, the Ministry of Culture, and the gargantuan Bureaucracy of Regulators. As the Great Reagan and his many strong Knights returned from vanquishing the despots of the Red Fiefdom, they wearily attempted to resist this Vast, Left-Wing Conspiracy and the sinister tide of Pessimism that had permeated the Soul of their once-great Kingdom. However, Reagan had grown weak and ill from his heroic efforts, and the defenders of Liberty--who called themselves Conservatives--found themselves without a strong leader, and temporarily without direction. And the Sheeple were spell-bound and silent...
Into this breach strode the vile, boorish ruler, Slick Willie, a charlatan without a soul, devoid of character, and driven only by a shameless Lust for Power (and for young harlots to whom he was not betrothed). The Lib'rals hailed his tyrannical reign and excused his TREASONOUS crimes, as this self-styled "Effete Elite" secretly despised the Kingdom's granting of FReedom and Liberty to the peasant folk, for it empowered their subjects and undercut the Lib'rals' claim on Power. The corrupt Slick Willie--who came to be known as Billzabubba--sought to further the enslavement of the once-strong Sheeple by secretly colluding with the Despots of a new, totalitarian Red Fiefdom accross the Sea, and conspired to increase his countrymen's dependence on the Omnipotent Diety of Guv'ment. Still, the Sheeple remained spell-bound and largely silent...
Until, gloriously, a wise man of Noble, yet Humble, descent--who came to be known as the Maja Rushi--arose from the masses, and spread accross the Kingdom his message of The Way Things Ought To Be. An heir to the optimism of Reagan, the Maja Rushi inspired millions to awake from their Mellow Apathy and strike out against the tyrannical rule of the Lib'rals and the reign of the evil Billzabubba. Still, most of the Sheeple remained spell-bound and largely silent...
Finally, a young balladeer--who came to be known as Mudboy Slim--joined the Great Crusade against Slick Willie! This young Patriot combined the optimism of Reagan with the wisdom of the Maja Rushi. Mudboy and UncleShag's Longtown Boys vocalized many great folk songs that enlivened the Masses, causing the corrupt, Lib'ral spell to be broken and Billzabubba and his Lib'ral apologists to be vanquished from Power!!
Thus, there dawned a great new Libertarian Era of ever-shrinking governmental authority and an ever-expanding emphasis on Individual Liberty and Personal Responsibility. Herein are compiled but a few of those songs that have been passed down through the Ages, The Ballads of Mudboy Slim...
So Sayeth the Word of...MUD (07/27/1999)
From another thread, a discussion about whether or not America should hold Bill Clinton accountable for the multiple felonies he and his Administration have committed...
bayourod in bold
"...focus only on the question of whether Bill Clinton should be brought to trial. This was the great question when Nixon resigned and Ford pardoned him because he didn't think the nation should be put through the ordeal of a trial of Mr. Nixon."
First off, Nixon was never accused of committing a criminal offense vis a vis Watergate. Ford pardoned him, but there was never an actual law broken...I would argue that Clinton has committed multiple felonies that, if prosecuted, would have him in jail until the day he passed on to his Final Judgement.
"Some of the considerations should be:
1. How serious was the offense? Was it a technical violation such as comingling union contributions in hard money accounts; or was it a universally recognized crime such as murder of a potential witness?"
While I seriously believe Clinton has most likely conspired to have folks murdered, I've yet to see the concrete evidence; still, just because he's an ex-POTUS, should he be allowed to get away with rampant Abuse of Power, blatant Obstruction of Justice and Perjury, and making a mockery of our existing Campaign Finance Laws? I say no.
"2. What was the impact of the crime on the nation? Was the impact negligible like pardoning someone for going AWOL during World War II; or does the crime threaten the very existence of the country, such as selling China the secrets enabling them to destroy every major city in the nation?"
As the highest-ranking member of the Executive Branch, IMHO Clinton's crimes have done major damage to the legitimacy of our government, and thereby the "very existence of the country." How can a blatant abuser of our laws be allowed to go absolutely unpunished in a Land that claims that NO MAN IS ABOVE THE LAW?! Explain that to the teenager imprisoned for smoking a weed in his basement.
"3. How strong is the evidence? Is it circumstantial, relying on the testimony of dubious witnesses; or is there incontrovertable physical evidence such as video recordings and records written in Bill's hand?"
The arrogance Clinton has displayed in committing multiple felonies has resulted in a carelessness that will bear fruit in any SERIOUS investigation of his crimes. There are many, many people within his sphere of influence who know where the skeletons are buried, and they have likewise committed crimes in his service. As these underlings are brought to Justice and plead out, they will provide valuable testimony linking Clinton to any number of crimes that you and I may never even been aware of. And Clinton has been extremely sloppy in leaving documented proof of his guilt to be readily discovered by hungry investigators.
"4. Was the offense committed as an official act, such as selling seats on trade missions, or was it entirely separate from official duties, such as rape?"
SHEEESH, my FRiend, I cannot believe you actually believe this is a consideration. We are a Nation of Laws, and if those laws are legitimate enough to prosecute you or me for, why not some hayseed from Arkansas?
"5. Would prosecution cause bitter division among Americans because the offense is one that people hold strongly held opposite opinions on, such as lying about having sex because that's what gentlemen are taught to do; or one that everyone is in agreement on, such as using FBI files to blackmail elected officials?"
Once again, if folks are going to argue that the Laws are invalid, how come we don't see an uprising calling for said laws to be revoked, so that you and I cannot be held accountable for them, just like the ex-Most Powerful Man in the FReeWorld?!
"6. How would prosecution effect future policy. Would it create a public outcry for campaign finance reform that would result in destruction of our First Amendment rights and turn the government over to liberal Democrats? Would it appear to Democrat voters as petty vindictiveness on the part of Republicans that would result in such a backlash that Democrat Senators would be forced to reject confirmation of pro-life judges?"
Here, my FRiend, you are arguing political strategy. Fair enough, as that seems to be most FReepers' argument against holding the ex-First Felon accountable for his many crimes against this Nation. My response is that this is a very important time in our Country's history, as we are deciding whether or not We the Sheeple will sit idly by and allow Rampant Corruption to go on at the highest echelons of the Federal Guv'ment, and do absolutely NOTHING!! SHEEESH...Clinton's not a frickin' KING...he's no different than you or I!! Are LeftWing DemocRATS going to actually argue that a corrupt ex-POTUS should be allowed to get away with committing multiple felonies? If so, are the Sheeple going to go along meekly and support those same hopelessly-corrupt individuals in the next election? If so, we've already lost this Country, and we should readily expect to go the way of the once-great Roman Empire.
"Now to answer your question. I believe we elected a President who is of extremely high moral character who loves this country and is trying as hard as he can to do what he sincerely believes is best for our nation. I believe that he chose an honest, conscientious, competent Attorney General. I have complete confidence in their judgment and will support whatever decisions that they make."
Here, my FRiend, we are in complete agreement...however, I believe Dubyuh and Ashcroft need to hear from folks who "sincerely believe [what] is best for our nation" is that the Guilty--no matter how Powerful or allegedly popular--are brought to Justice!! Are we a Nation of Laws? Or are certain folks in this Country ABOVE the Laws that govern and restrict the rest of us?
As for J.W., whatever...you may question their motivation as you see fit, but at least they seem to be trying to do something about the Injustice that is the Clinton Administration. That's more than I seem to be seeing from the Department of Justice these days.
Seriously, my fellow FReepers, am I just a Right-Wing Whacko for expecting the Laws of this Nation to apply to ALL Americans...even those who once held office at the highest echelons of our Federal Guv'ment?!
FReegards...MUD (07/14/2001)
"MUD Wants Some Justice!!"
(To be sung to the EELS' "Love of the Loveless")
Don't gotta lotta time...to make our stand...
I ain't no Lib'ral fool...I am a man!!
Yes, there's a God up there...somethin' above...
God, shine yer light down here...fight 'gainst big Guv!!
MUD wants some justice...MUD wants some justice!!
Can't have too many FRiends...evil blights our home.
FReepers been takin' stands...pretty much alone!!
Bubba fears the real truth...but when push comes to shove...
We'll see Justice when we FReep...let's sling some mud!!
MUD wants some justice...Rush, where's the justice?!
Dubyuh, seek justice!! GeeDubyuh, seek justice!!
All around you sheeple squawkin'...
To be continued...MUD (09/25/2003)
I gotzta finish this song...after I find the Eeels' CD you sent me...MUD
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