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From: Wolfgang
Date: 06 Dec 06 - 05:54 AM

pommes Fritz! That should give you an idea where they really come from.

Wolfgang (not serious)

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Slag
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 05:17 PM

Small potatos (er, I mean "potatoes"). LOL

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 07:45 AM

You could try

"Space Available for the Next Runt."

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Slag
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 01:18 AM

Yup. Nuke Liechtenstein! Seriously, I think all sane folks would agree that Saddam Hussien is an evil and murderous man who siezed every opprotunity to take by force what he wanted including Kuwait. Don't forget his war with Iran and his stated designs on Saudi oil fields. That France was quite cozied up with Saddam and financially invested in his regime is now obvious to all but the wilfully blind. Had there been European solidarity against his outlaw regime and swift and meaningful diplomatic and financial pressure brought to bear (as opposed to 17 meaningless, gutless UN resolutions) Hussien might have been toppled with less blood and violence. Frankly this topic has been discussed ad nauseum in other threads and I don't think anyone's been converted on either side of the issue, have they? Have you? In like manner, I don't think my boycott of France will impact that nation with any great consequence. If Mr. O'Reilly's entire viewing audience faithfully boycotted France the results would be miniscule. Its just my way of saying "Thanks a lot France, for standing with us as we have stood with you in the past."

The original chum for this thread was about Bush/Cheney bumper stickers, remember? Maybe my next bumper sticker will read "Space Available for the Next Rant."

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 05 Dec 06 - 01:04 AM

How about: "Admit it. The French were right."

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From: GUEST
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 11:23 PM

My 2 bumper stickers:

Support the Troops - Bring them Home Now!

&

Defend the Constitution - Repeal the PATRIOT Act

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 09:27 PM

Apparently most Americans now see the Iraq War as a disaster, regardless of what they think should be done now. So shouldn't they now be saying "Thank You" to France for trying to keep them from rushing in?

"Boycott the UK", as a way of punishing the country whose Government encouraged Bush's folly, might be a but unfair, like blaming a barman for the stuff a drunk does, but it would make a lot more sense than being cross with France for getting it right, and telling him the bar was closed.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: M.Ted
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 07:59 PM

We will boycott Belgium because "French Fries" are, in reality, Belgian Pomme Frit--

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:53 PM

There's an idea for a bumper sticker anyway - it would sure turn heads.

BOYCOTT BELGIUM!

Only problem is, my usually reliable imagination is remaining entirely unforthcoming as to why.

Though at thanksgiving America could eat freedom sprouts with their turkey.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Kaleea
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:46 PM

When they cease to manufacture fabulous Chocolates!

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:35 PM

When are we going to have a boycott of Belgium?

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 05:04 PM

Why - Are youy saying you'd support a boycott on the UK too?

I'm confused. :'(

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Slag
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 04:34 PM

Sorry I didn't get back sooner and I hate to disappoint you now but I have been traveling and very busy. There are no "simple" or "quick" answers to your questions RD et al. It really gets down to basic philosophies. For now I'll just say that, isn't it funny how twisted and slanted the other guy's point of view looks to our own straight clear-thinking point of view??? Yes I'm serious but not so that I can't take a step back and try to see a bigger picture. France has a checkered past (as does England with whom we fought 2 wars) as an ally of the US. More later. Stay tuned!!!

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:33 AM

I'm gonna get one that says "Chongo in 2008 - Put a REAL chimp in the White House!"

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From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Dec 06 - 06:05 AM

I'm so glad I'm in the UK... bumper stickers (or rear window stickers rather) seem to be in the 'amuse' vein, rather than 'really piss off the person in the car behind you who may have different politics/lifestyle/alliegance to football teams ' genre.

Although, I like the idea of 'Voldemort in 2008'.. he couldn't make a worse job could he?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Little Hawk
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 11:42 PM

I've never seen one of those around here...

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From: Alice
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 11:12 PM

I've seen a bumpersticker with the Republican logo and "VOLDEMORT IN 2008".

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From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 10:52 PM

There are still a fair number of Bush/Cheney bumper stickers around here. I'm glad. Driving's boring and they provide some comic relief.

And France should be boycotted because the French have a monopoly on silent letters and refuse to share them.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 09:14 PM

France should be boycotted because of the high level of support that they show the U.S. (wink, wink). After all that we have done for them over the years they could certainly be better allies.

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From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 09:09 PM

I like the bumper stickers out here in Idaho that read "I'm a gun-totin' Democrat".

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Ron Davies
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 09:08 PM

Jeri--Sincerely, I did miss seeing you at Getaway this year. I really enjoyed hearing you last year. My crazy schedule this year meant I could only be there at night.

But on Mudcat, we all create a record based on what we say. People remember-- and judge based on past performance. And indirect humor often does not come across.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Ron Davies
Date: 03 Dec 06 - 08:56 PM

Jeri--"thread takeover"--is not exactly a friendly phrase. I recall other criticism by you--therefore I suspected it was not meant as humor. Sorry if I misjudged you.   A word to the wise.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 10:27 AM

That last GUEST was me

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From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 10:23 AM

"The phrase "no spin" has come to be associated with American televison Fox News' commentator Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly calls his show-The O'Reilly Factor- a "no spin" zone. But some people-including me-think that all he does is [provide] spin-to the far right."

This is the specific answer I was looking for thanks.

So he's not from New Zealand then.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Azizi
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 10:01 AM

Also off topic:

lox,

With regard to your question "What would "no spin" be referring to", see this definition of 'spin':

7. To provide an interpretation of (a statement or event, for example), especially in a way meant to sway public opinion: "a messenger who spins bogus research into a vile theology of hatred" (William A. Henry III).

http://www.answers.com/topic/spin

The phrase "no spin" has come to be associated with American televison Fox News' commentator Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly calls his show-The O'Reilly Factor- a "no spin" zone. But some people-including me-think that all he does is [provide] spin-to the far right.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 09:41 AM

Fair enough Jeri.

_____________________


There hasn't been one pro Bush bumper sticker in Leicester for ages ... well ... ever actually ...

Funny that ...

;')

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 09:34 AM

I keep forgetting that on Mudcat, the topic that pisses people off most is the one that wins. I also keep forgetting that if I'm going to talk about politics, I'd be better off doing it face to face and not on some blog site. Sorry - please carry on Jeri-free.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 09:21 AM

I want to know why France should be boycotted too - or if it was a joke. ?

It's a good question. Slag brought it up not Ron, Ron just vocalised it.

Maybe slag's from New Zealand, in which case it would be understandable (given frances history of nuclear testing in the south pacific).

What would "no spin" be refferring to.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 08:49 AM

I didn't miss it- I just figure most people would have ignored it. The smile didn't translate, either, but maybe I should stop trying to see the humor in people driving threads down tangenital paths.

Thanks for the 'typical care' comment, though. I thought I missed seeing you at the Getaway, but now that I know what you think of me, maybe it was a good thing.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Ron Davies
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 08:02 AM

Jeri-

With your typical care, you seem to have missed the post of 3 AM by Slag. Please read a bit more carefully.

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From: kendall
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 08:01 AM

What few I see are next to a NRA decal.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 07:57 AM

WARNING: thread takeover by Ron Davies being attempted!!! It's way to early in this one to bring France into it!

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On topic:
I still see Bush/Cheney bumper stickers. They're usually on trucks and SUVs that don't know when to get off the road they're on and never turn left. There are still people in this country who believe the whole world would not have been in better shape had a less vengeful duo been in office.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Ron Davies
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 07:36 AM

Hi Robin--

I suspected as much. But the question still remains if Slag is actually serious.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 07:31 AM

Because he has got used to Freedom Fries!

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Ron Davies
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 06:48 AM

Slag--


Would you mind saying why you advocate boycotting France? On the off-chance that you're serious, of course.

Subject: RE: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Slag
Date: 02 Dec 06 - 03:00 AM

Mine has a "No Spin" Boycott France over it. As they are not running for anything in the near future, I recycled the space.

Subject: BS: They ALL disappeared!
From: Donuel
Date: 01 Dec 06 - 11:25 PM

I drove all over DC, down to S Carolina and I did not see 1 Bush Cheney bumper sticker. I did see Kerry bumper stickers but not a Bush in sight.

IT takes a lot of effort to get those things off so it seems people have worked mighty hard scraping their bumpers in the last few months.