Posted on 11/18/2001 2:26:04 PM PST by xm177e2
Yes, he is vile and so is the leftist fool in my paper (Lee Judge in the KC Star). But, we do have freedom of speech and press, and I like to see their vileness in print, it makes a$$hole recognition so much easier.
Just my $0.02
Dear Gary,
For many years I took some pride in the fact that we shared a culture (I'm Yale, '64) and that I knew your original models like Brian Downing and George Levendis. But it came time that your politics because tedious and I moved on to others like Berke Breathed, Gary Larson and Bill Mitchell.
I'm writing about your latest strip, the "Thanks to Evil-Doers" one. If you had a reputation for acerbic commentary against all comers, i.e. had done work like that against the worst examples of the Clinton years -- Oklahoma City comes to mind -- I would have considered this strip as both tasteless, but in a sense -- fair. But that isn't the truth of the matter, now is it? It is not possible to be an artist and also carry on a vendetta. Apparently, you've made your choice.
Since we were taught by roughly the same people, at the same time, I know you were taught better than that. Perhaps you need to take some time off to think.
Lux et Veritas.
John Armor
(known on radio and the Internet as the (More er Less) Honorable Congressman Billybob)
Trudeau: "I hate Bush."
Pauley: "Yes, dear, I know."
T: No, I really hate him, you know? Did you read my strip this morning?"
P: "Oh, yes, I did. It was hysterical."
T: "Ha ha ha! Yeah, I really crack myself up. What part did you think was funny?"
P: "Oh, that part about George Bush. That was really great."
T: "What did you think was funny about it?"
P: Hesitating "Oh, you know, that funny part about him being dumb and everything."
T: "I didn't write anything about him being dumb. What are you talking about?"
P: "No, I meant the part about him being an alcoholic. That was a riot."
T: getting angry "You didn't read it, did you, Jane? You know I hate it when you fake it."
P: "Oh, crap. No, I didn't read it. All you do is obsess about Bush. Stone never does that."
T: imitating her voice " 'Stone never does that'-- What is your problem? Are you a Bush-lover all of a sudden?"
Pauley gets up, shoving the kitchen table back "I'm going out."
T: "Fine, go~! Witch!
The kids enter breakfast nook
T: "Hey, kids! Did you read my strip this morning?"
The kids glance sidelong at each other Kid: "Yeah, Dad, it was the best ever. He really is such an alkie."
Host Crops:
Sunflowers
Biology
The tiny, tan-coloured, adult midge is only about 2 mm (1/8 in.) long (Figure 1). Eggs are laid individually or in groups in depressions between the bracts of the sunflower bud. The featureless midge larva is tiny, being only about 3 mm (1/8 in.) long when full-grown. The newly-emerged larvae move to the bases of developing seeds or bracts. They use their rasping mouthparts to feed on the plant tissues in these locations.
Mature larvae drop from the head and burrow into the soil. If conditions are favourable, they pupate and emerge the same season. Otherwise, they remain in the soil and overwinter as larvae in cocoons or, in some cases, as pupae. Usually, the larvae pupate in the spring. The adults start to emerge in late- June. The adult midges only live for 2-3 days and are difficult to find in the field.
Scouting Techniques
Although damage may be severe, it is usually sporadic and localized. Damage to heads (Figure 2) is usually restricted to field margins but, in severe infestations, damage is present throughout the field.
When monitoring sunflower heads, look for the midge larvae in the flower head, scarred bracts, and twisted or gnarled flowers. The larvae may be found at the base of the bracts or feeding in the flower, at the base of the florets. A 10x magnifier helps in locating the tiny larvae.
Economic Thresholds
No threshold has been established for this pest in either oil type or confection sunflowers.
Control Tips
Delayed planting (until late May) may avoid the first major emergence of the overwintering population. However, later infestations can still be severe.
Some commercial hybrids are tolerant or resistant to the sunflower midge. Consult your provincial agricultural representative for information on the most resistant varieties.
Insecticides do not work well against this pest. They provide inconsistent and inadequate control of the adults and larvae. Because the larvae crawl into the bud soon after hatching, they are protected from foliar applications. Insecticides can control the sunflower midge only if they are applied to the foliage just before the adults emerge. However, because this emergence cannot be accurately predicted, insecticide applications are ineffective.
Now Trudeau is returning to his BUSH BASHING mode. He contantly portrays GWB as an empty suit under a cowboy hat.
I plan to call tomorrow and express my displeasure with today's strip and I urge other Freepers to do so. Let's not let him get away with his partisan attempt to smear GWB's magnificent leadership in this war on terrorism to protect the lives of Americans.
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I think Trudeau is a loser. I'm glad when these people expose their philosophy to everyone. Let's hope the public reacts accordingly.
ANKLE
Ankle=A part of the human anatomy that is anywhere from 2 1/2 - 3 feet lower than a (sounds like "punt").
OMG ROFLMAO!!
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