Posted on 10/17/2001 7:27:51 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
"Under Saudi law", the prison guard informed," You are to be given 30 lashes and then deported. You are allowed one thing on your back. What is it you wish?!"
The Frenchman, being a bit of a gourmet, requested fine cooking oil. He was given his 30 lashes and crawled pitifully to the plane.
The German wanted nothing ... and after his 30 lashes ... spit on the ground and called the guards Schisers.
Turning to the Irishman the guard repeated, "Before your lashes, what do you want on your back?"
"I'll be after takin' the German." replied O'Shaunessy.
ISB: I heard that that is exactly what they are planning to do.
I also heard that the exposure to anthrax was determined by nasal swabs, which means that if they had gone untreated, the spores WOULD have eventually made their way into the lungs.
We have to remember that we're not just talking about the members here; we're also talking about their staffs, who all have families who are no doubt concerned.
I think we all need to hold our fire here; this is a very fluid situation and we may not have all the facts. Even with the facts that we DO have, I'm not so sure that adjourning isn't a prudent thing to do. 29 people testing positive for anthrax is a HUGE number at one facility. It would have been UNIMAGINABLE a month ago.
Let's take a deep breath & pray for the safety of all involved. I have no doubt that Congress will resume as soon as it is determined that it can do so safely; whether that be today, in a different location, or next Tuesday.
Flame if you must.:)
I can't wait to see the one for Jerry Nadler. An excellent example of the porcine species.
Good points you make, Mozie ... and I could never flame you anyway. *grins*
Anthrax confirmed in NY Gov. Pataki's New York City office.
Also Breaking...
Baltimore, MD, has received a specific threat of an anthrax attack at 1:15 PM ET, according to the city's mayor. No further details.
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ML - On your rant, not a flame, but a polite disagreement.
They are not going to meet somewhere else. They have adjourned - gone home till next Tuesday. I would not feel so ashamed of their actions if it were such they went somewhere else to sit. As it is, they have chosen not to do so, but to run until they are told their rear ends are safe.
[BTW - They would have to sit in Washington, somewhere, according to Federal law.]
Let's contrast with NBC. Did they close the whole building? No. Did they shut down? No.
Hard to believe it, but I'm holding an element of the Fourth Estate at a higher level than the National Legislature.
Facts on the ground are actually fairly simple. One certified anthrax release, ZERO people infected, two dozen EXPOSED. EVERYONE hosed down. Floor and wing of Senate Office Building quaranteed pending sweep. Anthrax, even weapons grade, is basically non communicable (except under very rare and discreet circumstances).
Word of this is spreading through Federal office buildings with tens of thousands of Federal workers who are, quite frankly, wondering why these chosen 535 should be, in perceived matters of life and death, viewed as "more important". An overreaction. And shameful. Period.
You can just see it all over FR: confirmed, not confirmed; potent, not that potent; close the office, open the office;
Well, as I speak, there is a vote going on in the House (C-Span) and the Senate is meeting in a closed session to figure out WHAT to do.
Is this the measure to determine if there is any sanity left in the Legislative Branch?
Seriously, thank you for the update. I am TV-less in the office, obviously, so I am regurgitating what is coming across from ABC News and the local WMAL outlet. They are probably getting reports from staff and running with it.
Sorry for contributing to the flap. I'm trying not to.
See, Mozie?!
The actions from the Senate and House are not complying with their message ... not good.
LOL!
No, just an indication that they are still there in some shape or form..........
Tommy Daschel to speak imminently.......
Lott concurs that Senate will stay in session today & "probably" tomorrow. Says there is no risk in the capital.
Jeesh, I'm trying to get this durn picture posted, but it is
Lab info: samples taken in mailroom; one positive sample found. Ventilation systems being checked.
Lott says "no risk in the Capitol."
On another note, I received an e-mail from a friend with a picture of a septic tank truck. On the side is written the following under an American flag:
We take a lot of sh** from a lot of people
but we're not taking any sh** from bin Laden.
ROFLOL!!!!
Type of anthrax found in sample taken from tommy's office: sensitive to all anti-biotics. Strain not identified at this time. Pure spores. No further info on type.
24 people had positive nasal swab.
House may be re-considering decision to close.
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It is WHAT???????
Gotcha, Mozie ... thanks.
OneidaM... #53 ...SMKLOL!
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