But see, they haven't actually "cured" polio -- they've just developed a vaccine to stop people from contracting it in the first place.
- snopes
But what about smallpox? The last recorded case was due to a laboratory accident, and the last remaining stocks of the virus have been destroyed (except for a couple of very closely guarded supplies at CDC and - I believe - Russia).
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Comment: RE: Professor Wichman email/comments:
It continues to amaze me that anti-American protestors claim freedom of speech but DO NOT AFFORD THE SAME FREEDOM FOR THOSE LIKE PROFESSOR WICHMAN, who have viewpoints different from the protestors.
The former avidly accuse "hatred, racism" as the route of the professors statement (and others who disagree). How about the documented evidence, cited in the professors email regarding Muslims' treatment of anglo-European Christians?!?!?!
America--LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!
Enjoy your freedom of speech, but how about moving toward resolving differences instead of fueling antagonistic fires and squeching others' freedoms of expression?
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Comment: Dear Sirs, I have just received some neo-con propaganda, via a well meaning but misguided friend in Australia. It refers to Jane Fonda's attempts to depict the Vietnam war. I spent some time working in Vietnam two years ago, the effects of 'Agent Orange' are still prevalent there, and probably will be for centuries to come. The humiliation America suffered in this war was well deserved in my opinion. America is becoming universally despised, due to the efforts of the present anus in charge. It seems incredible to me that America can produce people like Jane Fonda, Michael Frantine, Michael Moore then elect an ignoranus, (Washington Post word), like George W***** Bush. He has brought this once great nation to represent little more than brutal ignorance, like many Englishmen I feel ashamed about our spherically challenged Prime Minister's support for America. Fortunately most people are capable of drawing a distinction between America, Americans and its allies.
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Comment: This is TRUE!! These people do not want to leave our country because it's so 'horrible', they want to TAKE IT OVER!!! Their goal is to eliminate our way of life. They do not want to come to this country to become Americans, they want to come here to expand ISLAM. Do not be fooled. We as Americans must stand up for our rights and what we believe in. Our country was founded on the beliefs of JUDEO-CHRISTIANS. Do not let the generosity of our 'open border's' change what our country is all about.
Today in America, Boy Scouts have been banned from all Military Bases because they pay tribute to God! For the 24 Muslims in uniform at Marine Base Quantico, a mosque is being built, Islamic chaplins are being demanded for all our Muslim troops throughout the military, over 400 in the Marine corps alone. America, WAKE UP!!!
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quote:For the 24 Muslims in uniform at Marine Base Quantico, a mosque is being built, Islamic chaplins are being demanded for all our Muslim troops throughout the military, over 400 in the Marine corps alone.
Yes, how truly terrible that our rights should be extended to those who help protect them.
quote:Today in America, Boy Scouts have been banned from all Military Bases because they pay tribute to God!
I thought it was because of all the kiddy fiddling complaints that have been received.
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Comment: I think it is a disgrace that no has anything better to do with there time then report lies about the deaths of stars. What does that do for them???? Especially in a case where god forbid one of the stars children may go on the computer and see that something like that was written about their father or mother!Both of my sons kept saying that Kel Kimble had died as they did with Jaleel White! Grow up and find something better to do with your time then make up lies about someones death! I don't think they would appreciate it if someone put on a web site that something had happened to one of there loved ones, when in fact it didn't! Worry about more important things then something that has no bearing to your life!
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Comment: This comment is in regards to the article about Professor Wichman and his anti-muslim e-mail. First of all, all individuals living in and claiming residence in this great land of the United States is PRIVILEGED by its Constitution; which essentially means that both sides have the right to voice their opinions and express their thoughts freely. And to that, whether you or I, or they, agree or disagree with the other side. Instead of being able to accept another's opinion or thought as his or her own, we spend more time arguing our own points trying to convince an unconvinceable of why they should feel the same as we do. The world is made up of diversity on so many spectrums, and we should all be thankful it is so; simply we would need no one if we were all the same, and just think how systematic and robotically we would act and evolve? There would be no culture, no languages to learn, no theories or philosophies to study, no rationalizing or reasoning to be understood, no vast music genre, no voice because there would only be one voice - it would be a very mundane, hum drum existence. Now, I don't agree that people from other cultures who have taken residency in the US should bash the country in which they live. If it is so bad here, then 1) why did you leave your country to start with or 2) why don't you return to the country from which you either came from or have ancestry? If you are fleeing a homeland that has war and strife, famine or hardship, instead of blaming the US for what it is doing or not doing, be thankful you have a place to which you can flee to. I read an e-mail sent to me about a supposedly true incident that occurred I think in California where a Muslim woman was in line at a convenient store and upon her turn at the counter proceeded to verbally barade the cashier with accusations and harrassment as to why did "he" do this or that overseas and why didn't "he" stop doing this or that. A gentleman in the line stepped up, putting his arm around a US soldier, and proceeded to explain that while people over in her country were fighting and killing and the US troops were over there trying to keep peace it was by them doing so that allowed her to be here in the US and allowing her to express her anger and frustration. He also added the point that if it were so bad here then she should return to her country. Of course the e-mail was much more eloquent than that and more dramatic but that was the overall gist. Being that the Professor wrote the e-mail of his own accord and of no representation to the University it is private and he should not receive any reprimand whatsoever. Had anything he said be false or slanderous then he could be liable on those grounds. Otherwise, what is so different about what he is saying from his point of view than what the students of the association are saying from theirs? The only thing I found embarrassing was the incorrect spelling of "Moslem." I'll close with this: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen.
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Comment: This comment is in regards to the article about Professor Wichman and his anti-muslim e-mail. First of all, all individuals living in and claiming residence in this great land of the United States is PRIVILEGED by its Constitution; which essentially means that both sides have the right to voice their opinions and express their thoughts freely. And to that, whether you or I, or they, agree or disagree with the other side. Instead of being able to accept another's opinion or thought as his or her own, we spend more time arguing our own points trying to convince an unconvinceable of why they should feel the same as we do. The world is made up of diversity on so many spectrums, and we should all be thankful it is so; simply we would need no one if we were all the same, and just think how systematic and robotically we would act and evolve? There would be no culture, no languages to learn, no theories or philosophies to study, no rationalizing or reasoning to be understood, no vast music genre, no voice because there would only be one voice - it would be a very mundane, hum drum existence. Now, I don't agree that people from other cultures who have taken residency in the US should bash the country in which they live. If it is so bad here, then 1) why did you leave your country to start with or 2) why don't you return to the country from which you either came from or have ancestry? If you are fleeing a homeland that has war and strife, famine or hardship, instead of blaming the US for what it is doing or not doing, be thankful you have a place to which you can flee to. I read an e-mail sent to me about a supposedly true incident that occurred I think in California where a Muslim woman was in line at a convenient store and upon her turn at the counter proceeded to verbally barade the cashier with accusations and harrassment as to why did "he" do this or that overseas and why didn't "he" stop doing this or that. A gentleman in the line stepped up, putting his arm around a US soldier, and proceeded to explain that while people over in her country were fighting and killing and the US troops were over there trying to keep peace it was by them doing so that allowed her to be here in the US and allowing her to express her anger and frustration. He also added the point that if it were so bad here then she should return to her country. Of course the e-mail was much more eloquent than that and more dramatic but that was the overall gist. Being that the Professor wrote the e-mail of his own accord and of no representation to the University it is private and he should not receive any reprimand whatsoever. Had anything he said be false or slanderous then he could be liable on those grounds. Otherwise, what is so different about what he is saying from his point of view than what the students of the association are saying from theirs? The only thing I found embarrassing was the incorrect spelling of "Moslem." I'll close with this: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen.
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Comment: How dare they let illegal immigents get Social Security. I worked for 45 years and had to earn so many quarters to quatify.How did they get social securty card if they are illegal?????? I dont UNDER STAND it======First they tell us were running out of money. Then they pull crap like this. Will you please explain this to me.=====
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Comment: When I asked a Wal -Mart manager about a discount to send things to our guys in Iraq--He told me "NO" but they support gay couples--that is just wrong!
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quote:When I asked a Wal -Mart manager about a discount to send things to our guys in Iraq--He told me "NO" but they support gay couples--that is just wrong!
Then next time try compromising and asking the manager about a discount to send things to our gays in Iraq.
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Comment: Muslim EID Stamp Upon reading your comments on the Muslim EID stamp one would reasonably assume your support of such a stamp. This is not about money. What do you know about the Koran or the Islam religion and it's primary intention? You have sighted things that do not include the basic goals of this faith. Have you seen PBS Steve Emmerson's Jihad in America? Do you know why this was censored from American broadcasting? Tell me why you have not suggested even one of the following Muslim bombings that most of us do not wish to "celebrate" by buying this stamp: The Muslim bombings of Pan Am Flight 103, World Trade Center 1993, Marine Barraqcks in Lebanon, Military barracks in Saudi Arabia, American Embassies in Africa, USS COLE, SEPTEMBER 11th 2001 Twin Towers??? Just to mention a few atrocities. What is your religious affiliation?
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Comment: Americans are beginning to suffer greatly with financial difficulties. I would like to know who is really responsible for credit card companies to double interest rates if late. Some are as high as 29.9% This needs to be stopped. Many are looking at foreclosure and a slump in the economy. What happened to Greenspans replacement?
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Comment: Pope Benedict had the nerve to quote a 14th century cleric who accused Muslims of being violent. Understandably the Muslim world is upset. So to prove that Islam is a religion of peace they rioted, burned the Pope in effigy, chanted "Death to America," and then just to be sure we all get the message they ... GUNNED DOWN A NUN!
I think the world is getting the message JUST FINE.
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Comment: Regarding the Aid we give to all Arab countries who vote against the USA (most of the time) at the U.N . Comment: I don't care if they vote for us or against us, we need to cut aid by 60% to ALL these countries and start worrying about OUR country! The Dollar is a joke and is weakening as I speak ( remeber when the Euro was 89 cents to the dollar? now its $1.27) and we used to joke about taking Canadian coins? They are almost par to our coins now!The deficit is Outrageous and this so called "War on Terror" in Iraq was a dupe! Why the majority American people still haven't vented their outrage over this is a mystery to me. We as a people, need to do what is best for us and stop meddling in other countries affairs and distance ourselves from many of them, especially Israel as they seem to do whatever they want regardless of world public opinion, (much like the U.S huh?) Don't get me wrong. Following 911 we had the right and duty to go after Bin Laden and AQ ( Whatever happened to Bin Laden anyway? ) but this War in Iraq stinks of corruption and special interest ( can you say Haliburton and big oil Mr Cheny, Mr.Bush and Ms.Rice? ) it really makes me sick! We should have 120,000 troops in Afghanistan and 0 in Iraq! I know Saddam is a Murdering scoundrel but he had nothing to do with 911 amd AQ and actually did not want to cooperate with them at all! This is a true fact that Bush does not even argue anymore So what was the REAL reason to go into Iraq when there are so many other dictators just as bad or worse than S.Hussein around the world that we ignore? Cmon people, do I have to draw a picture? We need to hold these corrupt Politicians accountable for their obvious Lies/deceptions and the horrific cost in Terms of lives and mutilations, Tax dollars, and reputation to the American people! Wake up America! We need to get back our respect globally and the way to do that is clear house and rethink our foriegn Policy as to Matters of Aid, currency strength, domestic investment, and military action just to name a few. If I were the President I would go after the real culprits!I would stop feeding the mouths that bite our hands! I would start withdrawng troops from places like Germany, Japan, and Especially South Korea,( let the S. Koreans fend for themselves as all they do is backstab us anyway, all they have to do is look North and they can see what their destiny would be without us...but how soon they forget huh? ) None of these countries want us there anyway! Its time for Americans for America! Once we get our country stable we can start thinking about helping others! Lets stop kidding ourselves and face facts, we have serious problems right here at home. The Gangs and murder rate is truly Scary!jh Have you seen the decay going on across this country? The abandoned homes and factories? It is sad but we can do something about it now before it is too late. I hope this has not offended anyone but I just have to say what I feel is best for this country and my fellow Americans.
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Comment: problem-bill gates wants freedom to walk with others and not having to worry about his safety. solution-all his fortune can be earmarked to his employees in a retirement trust with his oversight. he rewards the people who helped make this money. it's not thrown away to our government or some charity that is a money sponge. he should run his own state with his capitol and surrounded by his employees and his family. he could be governor. the state could be selfsufficient. food, energy,schooling, colleges. a testament to his genius to live forever in the hearts of those who stood with him in his ventures. bill gates would love this endevour it would give him his sanctuary and its dooable.it would be this lifes atlantis. a new state a new state name, GATELAND!!!PLUS IT WOULD CARE FOR THOSE WHO CARE FOR HIM. he could always walk with friends. he would have no money, but control everything.GOD BLESSED BILL GATES lets hope evil doesn't destroy him.GOD BLESSED REPUBLICAN AMERICANS WITH COMMON SENSE.
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quote:Originally posted by snopes: Comment: problem-bill gates wants freedom to walk with others and not having to worry about his safety. solution-all his fortune can be earmarked to his employees in a retirement trust with his oversight.
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GOD BLESSED REPUBLICAN AMERICANS WITH COMMON SENSE.
The only response I have to this is "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?" Is this guy for real, or is this intended as satire? Either way, this one's just weird.
Ta ra 'wan,
Ieuan "Help me" ab Arthur
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Y Gwir Yn Erbyn Y Byd Posts: 626 | From: Toronto, Ontario | Registered: Oct 2005
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Comment: Reference the late lamented Steve Irwin. Nice guy. Genuine man. Unfortunately the hysteria and public hair-tearing over his untimely death has reached galactic proportions on Australian media and you may start getting reports of him being sighted alive and well in Argentina, his zoo may become an antipodean tourist trap Graceland, and there will be khaki clad impersonators shouting crikey and waving babies in front of animatronic crocodiles. Already dozens of dead stingrays with tails amputated are being found as the dim witted take 'revenge' on the species. Paul Hogan could sue his estate for infringement of crocodile protocol! I can think of half a dozen good urban myths just waiting to be promulgated. Pity he has to be so cheapened in death.
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Comment: Please check this out. Please don't send just send me something that you already have done about "operation dear abby" ... I have been sending letters on line to service persons for a good part of the year. It mentions that if you want to you can put your e-mail address in so you can be contacted. After a few months I put in an e-mail address and have not received even one e-mail from the "operation dear abby" site. I write chatty e-mails about fishing and the weather and what is happening in our local community. I wrote to Dear Abby and got quite a snotty answer about my motivations. I also mentioned to her that I wondered if the e-mails really went anywhere because some of them were very inflamatory and not appropriate (the govt censors would agree) for people who are in harm's way. Then I started enclosing my e-mail address and saying that I was becoming skeptical and wondering if anyone was reading these e-mails and asked for just an "i got it" from anyone reading. Still nothing. I have to admit that I am becoming quite cynical and wondering if this site is to make the writers feel good and has nothing to do with our military personnel's morale. please check this out and don't just send me old stuff. or let me know who else I can check with. "Dear Abby" is NOT an option.
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quote:Originally posted by snopes: Unfortunately the hysteria and public hair-tearing over his untimely death
For some reason (it's late? I've been reading too many silly comments?) I saw that as "pubic hair."
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Have we not had quite enough of the smarmy sanctimony that trots itself out this time of year, whinging about the "Lost Meaning of Christmas" and the self-destructive rejection of the "One True God" in our lives?
I have yet to witness ANYONE giving any sort of religious celebrant a hard time (not counting devout Muslims, who are all suspected of being insurgent terrorists). What is NOT allowed under the Constitution (so far) is that hyper-religious, in-your-face/middle-finger US Govt. subsidized Christianity that so many True Believers want to cram down the throats of those of us who just don't "get it."
Ben Stein and Anne Graham Lotz make me sick to my stomach. I don't care if he doesn't care, but no amount of self-righteous breast-beating is going to get me to accept official govt. support of religious messages, and THAT is what all this is really about. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool or a liar. Billy Graham is just another cheap, money-grubbing anti-Semitic (I heard it myself on the Nixon tapes) tent preacher who managed to outlive most of his "flock." His fascist son and daughter are tiresome in the extreme. Spare me.
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quote:I have yet to witness ANYONE giving any sort of religious celebrant a hard time (not counting devout Muslims, who are all suspected of being insurgent terrorists).
Well, not only have you contradicted yourself there, you haven't been watching. In my own experience, I have been accosted outside church by over-zealous Jehovah's Witnesses, and attended a community religious event that some other locals picketed because they didn't like the speaker (a famous name, but by no means famous for reasons that Falwell and those sorts are) and felt the need to pester those who attended.
When I watch the news, I see church burnings, synagogue vandalism, the occasional shooting at services, etc.
Note to self: It's We've Got Mail. Leave it alone.
Avril
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Comment: Google is in effect a hate mongor. They selectively use anti semitism as a 'tool' assuring more of the same. How ignorant. America is based on Judeo Christians ethics. Our laws, our customs, our liberty. If Google continues 'spinning' facts to slander both Jews and Israel, they are playing right into the radical Muslim terrorists hands. Shame on You Google. You insult the memory of 6,000,000 Jews and the United States of America who defeated Nazi Germany for all of our liberty. You shame what's holy in America and other democracies when You slam the Jew. There wouldn't be an America if not for the financing by Solomon and his gift to America when she fought for her liberty from England. Google, learn Your history. God bless America for she blesses the Jew. You shame Yourselves and all of us who use Your service. Osama must love You. A disgrantled Google user.
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Comment: The Chinese are raising St. Bernard dogs for food is beyond my comprehension. Anyone who can skin a dog alive, let alone eat one, is welcome to come to my house and see how it feels. I would gladly skin a person who has skinned a dog alive. An eye for an eye!
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...better cancel those tickets for India, I guess. I'm not sure what'd happen if you were to ask for beefsteak.
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Oh, sorry, that sounded much clearer in my head...[runs off to edit OP]
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quote:Originally posted by Shoebox: ...better cancel those tickets for India, I guess. I'm not sure what'd happen if you were to ask for beefsteak.
They would probably say, "Sorry, we don't eat it but we do export it." Not really. But that's what they would say if they were aware that India exports hundreds of thousands of tons of beef every year.
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Ah. OK, so that one was basically poorly-thought-out all round. Thx for the heads-up.
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Comment: I strongly resent the extinction of B.C. and A.D. to ce or whatever you are using to make an unnecessary P.C. change.
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"Excuse me, sir. Seeing as how the VP is such a VIP shouldn't we keep the PC on the QT, 'cause if it leaks to the VC he could end up an MIA, and then we'd all be put on KP."
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quote: Comment: I strongly resent the extinction of B.C.
Did they finally get rid of that stoopid comic strip?
Pogue
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