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Attn: Ron Morgan ("Morgan" correct spelling "Moron")
I just happen to be browsing the net this morning and ran accross your "article"(?). What a conglomerate mass of "bullshit" and down and out lies}. The text, coupled with the mis-spelled words and lousey grammer, was almost funny. What makes it un-funny is that somewhere out in cyberspace there is propably other "morons" just like you that believe that shit. More often than not, it's people like you (not the dogs) that give them such a bad rap. These wonderful animals (like most dogs) have a remarkable ability to be an excellent judge of character in humans. Not only can they detect fear but they can pick an ass-hole out of a crowd just as easily. I'm willing to bet that it's that scenerio that prompted your feeble attempt at some sort of what ever it was you felt you had to write about.
I have raised/trained these dogs for over twenty years for both security and famly pets, and with exceptions that can be counted on one hand, I have NEVER had a dog returned to me because of behavior problems. The dogs I did get back, I re-posessed because of the way they were treated. The personality of the handler travels down the leash, but that applys to any dog, not just Rot's. I have already given this response more time than it deserves, so I won't waste any more of your time or mine. If your ever in the Pioneer, California area, look me up. It'll be my pleasure to teach you the value of "truth and honesty" your mother should have taught you.
Mike McC.
The piece to which you refer was a story, a fable. Some of its elements were true in that I did go to the beach for a Christmas tree, I did sit down for coffee with the reprobate, and he did tell me the yarn I described. And a good yarn it was.
I'm surprised, as an Irishman yourself (if your name tells that part of your story accurately), that you don't appreciate the value of fabulating; the liberating rhythm of loose and reckless talk.
If you ever swing through San Francisco, I'll show you a game called Liar's Dice. It's rumored that Lucifer was forced to mortgage Hell after losing a round to Sean Na Gapoleen. As to Rots, God bless them. I'm sure they are only as rotten as the rotters that feed them.
Ron
You know Robin it's not bad enough that your column is going away whats really bad is so few people(Black) in Baltimore even knew you and your work existed "This Old PC" did more in the time
If I find that website, I'll let you know. And if you find it before I do, please let me know
L. H.
Regarding your rant and rave:
we are still the visitors, we have no right or cause to level our judgements at anyone here.(be they streetworker or aforementioned officials)
[There should be a system where the ..] bulk of money is paid by an extra bonus in tip form to the girl herself. Yes , this will cost considerably more but do we care about them or just our bank balance.
These girls are more than happy to show their gratitude, so everyone benefits. Bringing in unions is just another set of people who will take their cut from the girls pay whilst selling out to the highest bidder in reality.
Fuck unions. Fuck the pimps. Show your genorosity where it will be felt - the girls!
Just kidding, but seriously, my judgement is not ultimate nor is it omnipotent in any way. It is just my judgement of a situation. I pass no sentence - but I do pass judgement, just as the Thais pass judgement on foreigners in their own way.
These girls are more than happy to show their gratitude, so everyone benefits. Bringing in unions is just another set of people who will take their cut from the girls pay whilst selling out to the highest bidder in reality.
The above comment I agree with whole-heartedly. For sure, be generous with these women and men. And watch out that it is a woman and not a man you are being generous too - if you are straight! ;-) If you are a gay guy, make sure it is a guy not a boy-girl/tomboy. If you are a gay lady, make sure it is a lady, not a lady-boy. But sure, be generous. A large part of the money is, usually, sent back up country to the family. This is not bullshit, it is true. Given the exception of drug addicts working the trade, the majority of Thais who work the night DO send a lot of money back up to Mum, Dad and The Kids.
I accept your point regarding the unions. I don't necessarily agree with you here, but I accept that providing Unions may well simply be providing another channel for corruption and stand-over tactics. But really, the workers do need some sort of "assistance". I guess it is a paradox problem. No good without it. No good with it. Mai pen lai.
I've never fucked a union yet. Humped a few pimps in my time, but never a whole union! ;->
Yay team! Way to go dude! When are you comin' over here with a bag full of money to throw at the workers then?
cya
Thank you,
I am very familiar with the Peru advertising you speak of-- only because this department received quite a few calls about it. Again, Shell Oil USA did no advertising in Peru. Shell Peru would be responsible for any advertising decisions. Most people don't realize, Shell Oil USA, Shell Nigeria, Shell Peru, Shell Japan... are all separate companies. If you need a telephone number for Shell Peru, please call one of our Cust. Services Reps at 1-888-GO SHELL, Option 4.
Subject: Ann Braun Wheatley's story
Thanks for the leadoff of Ann's article....
This is a first visit to g21.net. An e-mail from Tom told of it. He started his post-college work as a grad student in my office at Iowa State University. We've followed him and his career ever since.
A remarkable fellow.
Subject: "Star 54"
Whatever happened to privacy???
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hi Rod,
expect i'm just one of millions mailing you to point out that Mainframe, makers of all-CGI cartoon Beast Wars, also made the incredible (and widely acclaimed) Reboot, set inside a computer. word is that Disney wanted to make a TV spin-off series of Toy Story but couldn't afford to render all that footage; though the Mainframe folks have clearly figured it out somehow...
must admit i haven't seen Beast Wars yet (doesn't have a UK schedule slot) but now i just look forward to it all the more.
cheers
You and I are actually in the same boat; I'd heard about "Reboot," but haven't actually seen it. I'll be on the look out.
Write the BBC and tell them you must have "Beast Wars" now!
subject: Radio Raheem
Interesting article from Mr. R. Raheem this week -- or day, or trimester, or whatever G21 schedule he's on. About three weeks ago I emailed Rod and said something like, "Sorry Grand Plans didn't work out." I hadn't seen it up for awhile, so I thought Comrade Rodya had been too busy to 'fire' me (this often happens in totalitarian regimes -- with no explanation given, all of a sudden you are a 'non'-person). No big deal, really. I've been immersed in other things. And my e-mail went on to say, "I haven't seen anything recently from my OTHER favorite writer here, Raheem -- so at least I'm in good company."
We're the 'Low Hit Squad', Raheem. Why I'm in the Squad is easy to figure: Who's gonna follow a novel on the web? But why YOU are 'low hit' is a mystery to me.
On the other side, Rod has put together quite an impressive e-zine. I admire people who don't sleep. As far as new writers -- they need to be given center stage in the beginning and that's fine with me. Jeff Winbush should shake things up around here, and that's always good.
So hang in there, Raheem! Hope to read something new from you in April!
subject: Poor Little Raheem
Poor little, Raheem. Boo hoo, my articles ain't be read, so mean ole Rod isn't publishing me as much.
Break out the violins, chump!
Some people never liked your column anyway, so what's the great loss? As to not being read, who's fault is that, yours or your publisher's?
I don't hear anybody else whining that the magazine sucks and the publisher is unfair because they can't develop a following.
This is Real Life, Raheem, not your private playpen where everything has to go your way!
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KIM CARTER RESPONDS: I like what this person wrote. But the above point I don't agree with. I CAN pass judgement as I am God.
bulk of money is paid by an extra bonus in tip form to the girl herself. Yes , this will cost considerably more but do we care about them or just our bank balance.
Fuck unions. Fuck the pimps. Show your genorosity where it will be felt - the girls!
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Dave
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