February 14, 2006
Pappy Boyington
The University of Washington, in response to a proposal to erect a monument for decorated WWII Marine pilot Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, decided that they didn't need "any more monuments to rich white men" and that they weren't too keen on the idea of putting up a monument that, you know, dealt with like, war and killing and stuff. Minutes of the meeting here: (http://senate.asuw.org/secretary/minutes/senate/12/02-07-2006.pdf))
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Well, as it turns out the student senate (contact information here: http://www.asuw.org/directory.php) is having another senate meeting tonight, 2/14 at 5pm.
If you feel moved, drop them a line.
If you're alumni, feel free to tell them to go to hell.
Double that if you're a vet.
Just for reference, they wanted to have work started (not necessarily completed) by Jan 11, 2008 - the 20th anniversary of his death. Read through the minutes, fascinating stuff.
UPDATE:
This is the current response from the student council president, who I am sure, is getting deluged right now. I have to give the guy credit - it's a mature response in what must be a trying situation. He doesn't dodge or spin, he's taking responsibility - I think there are a number of DC denizens who would do well to heed his example.
The blog news and the draft minutes that were posted are inaccurate. First, Ashley Miller's statements were highlighting, as a point of information, that the majority of our statues are white males, which was an issue previously addressed last year, this is not in any way meant to go against Colonel Boyington. It was noted by the sponsor, Andrew Everett, about Boyington's heritage later. Jill Edwards made here statements as an individual, and it should not be assumed she speaks for all students. Karl Smith wanted to honor his service as a whole (he risked his life, endured 20 months in a POW Camp) in an effort to bring more support from a number of students who do not morally agree with war. These statements are in public discourse that has been and will always be at the University of Washington to educate on the questions and issues of our society.I would also like to remind you that as ASUW President I cosponsored this bill to create a memorial, it failed by one vote, and a good majority of those who voted against it wanted more inclusion of other alumni who were combat veterans who earned the Medal of Honor. This week a new resolution to that effect is being drafted and introduced. In the meantime the ASUW supports veterans in other ways, currently we are supporting state legislation that will hopefully pass and guarantee veterans tuition waivers. In the end, the buck stops here, I would appreciate further comments to be made to me. Please do not participate or condone the hate-filled comments and phone calls made toward individuals in our student government. It has been appalling to see what is being said to people. I too am nauseated.
Thank you for you statements.
Sincerely,
Lee Dunbar
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Liberalism is a mental disorder.
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at February 14, 2006 12:46 PM (paKD6)
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Dishonor a real hero of america while they vote to erect a monumen to cop killer ADUL JIMAL or perhapes BENIDICT ARNOLD
Posted by: sandpiper at February 14, 2006 01:58 PM (162Hn)
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Not only did they vote down a resolution honoring a Medal of Honor Winner, they also have a resolution pending that will honor THEMSELVES for hosting a reception for a bunch of politicians.
Golly, I hope that one passes.
Posted by: Duane at February 14, 2006 02:20 PM (bUHuL)
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To be fair: Mumia Abul Jamal has wrote a book while being on Deathrow.
While it is not a children's book it was a book railing against the system -- so he is automatically granted the "Get out of Jail" free card by the Left, just like the one they issued for Tookie.
Posted by: dave at February 14, 2006 04:19 PM (CcXvt)
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Just more evidence that liberals must all be killed before we can fix things. Start the war now dammit.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at February 14, 2006 07:51 PM (0yYS2)
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Sandpiper, I was unaware this college erected a monument to Mumia? Do you have pictures of it? I'd love to see.
Posted by: t at February 15, 2006 08:34 AM (SEFvy)
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Let me get this straight...
Ashley Miller makes a racist and sexist comment (which turns out to be partially wrong in Boyington's case, which proves her ignorance of history), but it's ok 'cause she was addressing an issue that was raised earlier.
But now, Mr. Dunbar wants to make sure that no one says anything nasty about Ashley.
She's the only one allowed to make slurs.
Posted by: RebelPOW at February 15, 2006 09:55 AM (NAOkD)
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RebelPOW, Why don't you go enroll in the school, run for student government, win, and then vote to erect the statue? If you don't feel like it, then go be productive with your life.
Posted by: t at February 15, 2006 10:02 AM (SEFvy)
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I note this comment in Ashley Miller's profile for the ASUW elections.
" Foster an inclusive environment by addressing and working to overcome institutionalized racism, homophobia, and sexism, which are often overlooked on campus."
Well, her comment about Pappy is one of the most RACIST and SEXIST arrogant comments I have ever read. All I have to say to Ashley is if you want to see a racist and sexist take a damn good look in the mirror, little girl!
Another comment from her profile...
"Produce a more informed, diverse and equal campus community."
I am sure that she means an "informed, diverse and equal campus community" of people who are just like her. Those people do not include veterans and anyone who does not agree with her political beliefs. Such hypocrisy! She lives in fools paradise which is the gated community of the mind that exists on university campuses. This stupid little girl proves yet again that some of the biggest racists, sexist and just plain haters happen to be liberals.
I also note that she lists herself as being a member of Ruckus. For information on these "charming" people see http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=6714
One other thing...
Memo to Ashley:
1. Ashley, those rich white men you hate so much are paying for your fricking "education". Including your daddy-if you even have one. Maybe those "rich white men" should quit supporting you and your university. There are much better things to spend money on besides "educating" a bunch of anarchoterrorist idiots like you.
2. When the North Koreans lob a missle at Seattle or your jihadiheroes manage to get a nuke on a ship and blow it up in the harbor I will feel happy for you. Why? Because I will know that you died for your cause.
BTW-If your resume ever crosses my desk it immediately goes in the garbage can.
Posted by: Nahanni at February 15, 2006 10:19 AM (owqCZ)
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Why not honor Col "Pappy" Boyington? He was a man of unquestionable courage, and he was a graduate of the U. of Washington. It's a shame the students at your university can't get past their immature biases against a man who was willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice.
Unfortunately, I believe their lack of respect has it's roots in a real restriction of ideas on your campus. I attended a System Safety course two years ago and was appalled with the limitations of free speech. Your bookstore at the HUB only displayed anti-conservate and anti-Republican books. When asked, "where are the conservative books," the manager stated, "we have some." However, he couldn't produce one at the time.
By restricting the debate of ideas, you've lowered your university to the standards that were common in the "old Soviet Union" and many Islamic countries today. You would much rather honor a mass-murder like Abdul Jamal than someone willing to fight for your freedoms. The attitude of the UW Student Senate is a disgrace as a whole. I might expect riots on your campus should an honor be erected just like the manufactured riots going on today in Islamic countries over a few political cartoons--or maybe the bulk of your student body isn't reflected in the UW Student Senate.
Major Chris Mazzei, USAF
Posted by: Chris Mazzei at February 15, 2006 10:22 AM (d8AJx)
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Nahanni, I doubt she'll ever submit a resume to her local McDonald's.
Posted by: T at February 15, 2006 10:27 AM (SEFvy)
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Here's a quote from "senator" Jill Edwards LiveJournal: "i also resolve to not do anything really stupid. oh, also, i want to get stoned and watch milk drop on my computer, lofty, i know. and maybe try out having a boy, as opposed to boys."
Wow, that's a great set of New Year's resolutions. I wonder how many of those she's broken? Well...at least one....
Posted by: Duane at February 15, 2006 10:30 AM (bUHuL)
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Trolling a college student's livejournal? Get a life, dude.
Posted by: t at February 15, 2006 11:48 AM (SEFvy)
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Her blog is rather revealing as to the type of person she is and is becoming. She doesn't seem particularly bright. Firstly, I would think a prime rule of public stupidity preparation is to make sure that you do not have your cell phone number and home address publicly posted on your blog. Children say stupid things, but then that is because they are children. The problem is when children think they are all grown up and take themselves very seriously and say stupid things while the rest of the world can see that they are still children.
Perhaps Jill's own words can sum up her angst and warped perspective, "...i'm sure in a while i'll justify to myself what i did, i'll find my excuses and i'll get over it. but i don't think i'll ever go anywhere if that is how i deal. I want something that i feel i can suceed at, even if it is only part of the time. right now, this isn't it, i feel like i'll always be behind, always slightly confused." Slightly confused indeed ...
T- As a sidenote you unfunny little troll, some of us read things such as a college student's livejournal after her act of public stupidity to have all the facts in hand. Perhaps her journal shows amazing insight and intellectualism and would lead one to take a closer look at her comments and the context. Or perhaps her journal reads more like the rambling thoughts of a 15 year old spoild brat and makes one think she is a pampered, moronic byproduct of too much lassiez faire parenting, MTV, ecstasy and a failed public school system. Regardless, those on the right do like to have the facts. We just aren't comfortable going off half-cocked with partial information, junk science and preconceived notions like the left is.
Posted by: Deepdiver at February 15, 2006 01:28 PM (2RsA+)
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If you have to read a college student's livejournal to get ammo for an argument, that should tell you something about the argument you're engaging in
Posted by: t at February 15, 2006 01:46 PM (SEFvy)
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My father spent the first 2 years of WW2 fighting the Socialsis Labor Party and the last 3 years on the South Dakato fighting the Japs. His roomate on the South Dakota (Bill Carmichael) was a Naval Aviator and a college wrestler (stong even in he 40's kicked my ass good when I was a freshman in highschool, had bruses for 3 days!) and I can tell you what he would say to the Great U of W - Get Fucked! I an sure that is exaclty what Pappy would say if he were alive. Once more for clarity - *Get fucked!*
Posted by: Rod Stanton at February 15, 2006 02:02 PM (lwdxR)
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T, if this is all beneath notice why are you, um, noticing it? This is one of the Lefties lamest and most tired tactics; an endless snowfall of "So what?"s. Of course any inquiry into the relevance or even reality of any of their pet causes results in a torrent of invective declaring the inquirer a moral monster for the temerity. Whatever Mary. Keep it up. SOME of us remember in November and those that don't still know they have a bad taste in their mouths and who is to blame.
Posted by: megapotamus at February 15, 2006 02:52 PM (LF+qW)
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Now Jill and Ashley can write home and tell everybody, "Hey look I'm famous"
Posted by: J Rob at February 15, 2006 02:53 PM (ujBa4)
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I am a UW student, as well as a veteran so I have been following this all week. There is more of this from the student senate and Mr. Dunbar in the student newspaper this morning. I have more on it on my blog, including a statement from one of the senators involved.
Posted by: James at February 15, 2006 03:13 PM (6e4sf)
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Mega, I noticed it because it was linked to on a mainstream blog. Other than it, your obssession with this little college girl is addictive. I'm wondering when you'll start stalking her on campus or following her to the cafeteria.
Posted by: t at February 15, 2006 04:34 PM (7tpGj)
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t
So let me guess. Are you one of those snotty
twits you see moping in Cafe Allego on a
Friday night without a date?
You have that shrill tone about you.
Just wondering...
Posted by: jmc at February 15, 2006 05:26 PM (+3gtw)
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OMG!
t IS a bitch? I mean, you know, besides acting like a bitch?
Posted by: RoyK at February 15, 2006 05:44 PM (wZLWV)
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Wow, the haters are in a tizzy tonight. Sorry, but I have to agree with Ashley about going overboard with the rich white male worship. Isn't the University of Washington named after a rich white slaveowning male? The whole state is, I think. Enough is enough! Why erect another monument to a rich white male when there are plenty of transgendered Mexican drag queens who flew fighter planes in WW2 and never received any recognition?
Haven't heard of any?
I REST MY CASE!
Posted by: Liberal Larry at February 15, 2006 11:58 PM (btrOu)
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I guess Jill Edwards is embarrassed by her Live Journal posts because they've mysteriously disappeared. Good thing Google cached them.
Posted by: Duane at February 16, 2006 11:24 AM (bUHuL)
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Liberal Larry...
That was hilarious!
Can't wait to read your 'defense' of Al Gore's speech.
Great blog btw. We'll all be in trouble when the LLL learns to parody themselves.
Posted by: RebelPOW at February 16, 2006 11:30 AM (NAOkD)
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I note the 15 Feb 06 enty at 10: by "Nahanni" states that Ashley Miller (ASUW Vice-president?) lists herself as a member of the "Ruckus Society." That's a good one. How do we verify that?
Posted by: Marcus Michael at February 18, 2006 09:28 AM (s0FJB)
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So the stoner girl who talks/fantacises about likes group sex, and contemplating stealing a bathmatt, and smoking pot, and she
is in charge of deciding wether or not to have a statue of one of Americas finest fighter aces
installed on campus?
Any more on her cache? This little stoner slut is too much!
Posted by: BadMonKEy at February 18, 2006 03:45 PM (p0TD7)
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Hey Liberal Larry, Yes, Washington owned slaves, who were sold to him by Blacks in Africa.African Slaves were in large part defeated warriors.
Instead of killing them, the winning African tribes would SELL them to Whites, Arabs, and a few Orientals. Slavery was ENDED in the United states with a war faught with mainly white people. Do you guys have any monuments to the "rich white guys, and poor white guys", wh ended slavery in this country? Or isnt THAT war woth commemorating?
Moon-Bat-
Liberal Larry
Another Self Ritchous Moron
Joke of the week:
Q:MOONBAT, What is a Liberal willing to DIE for?
A:Absoulutely NOTHING
(They just get the Boyington and Washingtons of this world to die for them, and take advantage of the rewards.) After all, a MOONBAT wont die for anything, least of all your freedom!
Posted by: BadMonKEy at February 18, 2006 03:56 PM (p0TD7)
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TO: Jill Edwards
Dear Ms. Edwards:
Your comments about the United States Marine Corps were perhaps a bit hasty? I'm sure you didn't mean to demean or belittle those men who fought and died for your freedom of speech. I will consider first and foremost your age and consider that you probably have not yet had a healthy dose of American History 101. You are a disgrace to your generation. I don't know when I've been so angry and disgusted.
Regards,
Paula Gregoire
. Former stewardess-Continental Airlines
job description: member of crew flying Marines in and out of Vietnam - 1967 - 1969
. Daughter of WWII veteran
. Niece of two WWII veterans - one who paid the ultimate price in Sicily - 1943
. Wife of USMC Captain and pilot - two tours in Vietnam flying medivac - 37 years
Posted by: Paula Gregoire at February 18, 2006 05:19 PM (kbLJ9)
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As a student of UW I am very happy that the student senate voted down this resolution. People who make a living out of killing other people have no place being honored at an institution of learning!
Posted by: timothy at February 18, 2006 06:28 PM (DQgyV)
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Reading through the postings I am both appalled and amazed at some of the comments. First I am appalled at the ignorance of some of the statements people are willing to make publicly. Suggesting that we kill someone simply because they have a different view, even if done in jest, is horrifying. Suggesting that we never enter into armed conflict, as appealing as it may be is an unrealistic position . War is a terrible thing which should be avoided, but can not be avoided at the price of freedom. Agree or disagree with the current conflict, it can not be denied that World War II was a necessary conflict. Making blanket statements shows a lack of willingness or ability to think.
Second, I am amazed that folks are willing to play along with someone like t who lacks any conviction (as demonstrated by his use of a false e-mail address), and gets his jollys by goading a reaction from others.
Posted by: Marvin Pace at February 18, 2006 09:45 PM (3abbt)
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What a disgrace the way this Medal of Honor reciptient was treated. For the record he was not white, but an American Indian. President Harry Truman was commendted about the MOH and he stated that he would give up the presidency to get the MOH. I think that says it all.
Posted by: Ed at February 18, 2006 09:49 PM (eeEll)
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Ok Moonbat timothy, then I guess you cant have any statues of stone age "Native Americans", (Indians, etc) dotting the campus then? What kind of racists anti-native americans is W U pumping out? Do any of you 'guys' have testicles? War is the backbone of history, one group fighting another, in every culture. What in gods name are they teaching these moonbat idiots?
Posted by: BadMonKEy at February 18, 2006 11:47 PM (oJVoI)
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The problem here is that the children involved making the comments are not old enough to have experienced the horror of WWII and are simply ignorant of the historical barbarity of the Army of the Empire of Japan prior to and during WWII. College children, by definition, are a privileged lot and sometimes look down their noses at anyone less fortunate (as evidenced by T's disdainful comment regarding McDonald employees). Whether Boyington deserves a statue should not be a matter of race or class - the sole issue that should have been considered is whether he brought more honor and recognition to the UW than other graduates. Disqualifying him because of his race, or because he was heroic in battle against an enemy trying to destroy our country only demonstrates the ignorance of the persons attempting to disqualify him.
Posted by: ed at February 19, 2006 04:20 AM (wZLWV)
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Touche' ed, I think Moon-BRATS would be a better term. Im no Buch supporter, but the moon-brats, spoiled brats who were raised in Politically Correct indoctrination institutions are the next generation, and this country may not survive. Im not even saying this administration knows what its doing. You cant trust ANYONE in power, least of all the clowns in the white house, but the 60's generation is showing its true colors in there, and its not pretty.
This is a worthless generation, incapable of independant thought that is not politically correct.
The entire world is not politically correct, just the moon-brat generation. Im wondering how PC they are going to be when thier jobs are outsourced to those "poor third world" countries, full of "brown people" who are somewhat capable of doing the same job for alot less money.
Good luck Moon-Brats, the future is THEIRS, and you jsut gave it away! At least your kids, if you have any, wont be so snotty...!
Posted by: BadMonKEy at February 19, 2006 03:03 PM (yHagw)
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it's our money. we will do with it what we please. so fuck off.
Posted by: garetjax at February 19, 2006 04:25 PM (FynsV)
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OK,
To start off, the MOH is awarded not to recognize an individual for killing another, but for his outstanding sacrifice and service to this country. Next, it's time to bring back the draft. This time with no college exclusion. Not to protest the war or to bring public discorse on the issue, but to deprogram these little socialists. Send these little pukes to the "Island" and in just 8-12wks you can undo the 14+yrs of socialist indoctrination that is called the public education. Next, Col. Boyington was not rich or white or red. He was a medium green Marine! Last, here's a quote for all you peace at all costs types,"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotism which thinks nothing is worth war, is much worse. The person who's only concern is for personal saftey is a miserable creature, and never can be free unless made and kept so by the efforts of better men than themselves." Want to know who said this? Go do some homework for a change and look it up!
Posted by: Badger at February 19, 2006 04:39 PM (BJYNn)
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Sounds to me like these kids are acting in the great tradition of enlightened pacifists who don't accept war as either necessary or heroic-
people like Jesus, Gandhi, Dr King, Albert einstein, to name a few.
The pioneers of a warlees world are the men and women who refuse military service. Albert Einstein
Blessed are the peacemakers. Jesus of Nazareth
Posted by: tom at February 21, 2006 02:01 AM (4LzJT)
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Ain't democracy grand? Remember, the national and individual freedoms won for Americans comes from the sacrifice of her veterans... among whom you'll find both liberal conservatives and conservative liberals. This debate is healthy... and my 25 years in the Army helped earn it...
BTW Badger, the quote's from John Stuart Mills and we would be wise to heed its wisdom
Posted by: Alex at February 21, 2006 03:03 AM (/OklB)
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tom,
Funny you believe Jesus to be a pacifist. If you will read the book of Revelation, you will see that He is anything but.
Sad that today's kids have forgotten, or never known, the amount of sacrifice that some Americans have given to allow the rest of us to be free. Pappy Boyington was a true hero but was not alone. Countless millions of Americans have sacrificed with their lives to give us our freedom. I would like to personally thank all veterans that have served in past wars and those that are currently serving our country. Without you, we would not be the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
Posted by: rob at February 21, 2006 01:01 PM (4TEs0)
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Has anyone pointed out Boyington's Native American (Souix) lineage?
A stark contrast to Ward Churchill's (lillywhite)
Posted by: Admiral Moe Howard at February 21, 2006 07:14 PM (BXyMh)
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"The pioneers of a warlees world are the men and women who refuse military service. Albert Einstein"
Okay, I hate to say anything against the teachings of the great Albert Einstein, but unless every person on the planet followed that same belief, and continued to follow it forever and ever, then any person with a mind to do it could gather up an army and wipe out or enslave all those others who refuse to fight. They would be easy pickins!
People who believe that pacifism is the way to peace are fodder for the likes of Hitler, Stalin, Hussein, Napolean, Mao Tse Tung, Chavez, Castro, the list goes on and on...
Posted by: RWM at February 22, 2006 12:03 AM (l+y8y)
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As a native Seattle-ite, I used to dream (back in ancient times -- the early 60s) of attending the University. But as if to prove not all white guys are rich, I determined I could not afford to attend the school after all. But now I see the controversy over what should have been a non-controversial issue in the first place: honoring an alumnus who did just a bit in his own way to make sure the parent of these Â… "students" Â… got the chance to live long enough to have them in the first place.
Is this gratitude or what? Glad I did not have the money to waste.
My dad, who still lives in Seattle, is a veteran of the same conflict as Pappy, and a member of the alumni association. I expect the student Senate will be hearing from the Association presently Â…
On the old Star Trek show, there was an episode where Kirk and Spock landed on a planet that was run by gangsters, prompting a comment from Spock that "a society with a complete moral inversion appears to be unique."
Sorry Spock: there is one at UW, too.
Posted by: Gary-in-Missouri at February 22, 2006 11:42 AM (3QrqG)
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I work for UW.
So I am really getting a kick out of most of these replies.
Some of you guys are very good at making it sound like you know what you are talking about.
But trust me.... You don't.
I think you just want to make yourself sound smart, when in reality you don't know what you are talking about.
This is how bad info gets passed around.
If you dont know about the topic....Don't make yourself sound like you do.
'Cuz some Farkers belive anything they hear.
Posted by: Rev at February 27, 2006 08:06 PM (4Nzcj)
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Rev, rather then ducking behind generalities feel free to point out the factual errors in what has been reported, we're all dying to know what we've missed!
...crickets
Thought so.
Posted by: Johnny69 at February 28, 2006 01:26 AM (nKdNf)
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