[Capitalist Eric]

Thanks for the reminder. Though I didn't see the episode with the doggie wanting to do his business at the wheel of the helicopter, I heard quite a bit about the whole thing...

Inward strength and outward respect. These are the characteristics of true leaders.

I paraphrase Orson Scott Card, a sci-fi author, who summed it up so neatly, by saying (as I remember):

In a society that values chastity and fidelity, those who cannot follow the norms of society end up as sheep or wolves; either predators of society who take what they can and give nothing in return, or those who mindlessly follow the path laid before them. Unlike the sheep or wolves, leaders follow a script of self-sacrifice, virtue and decency... Of civilization. And in the pretense, it becomes reality.

Though there are still a lot of bad times ahead of us, I believe that W. is doing his best, that he's the best man for the job (especially now!), and that he'll do the best that he can for this country- regardless of the criticisms of less-informed tongue-wagging detractors...

Thanks again, for the reminder. Be well,

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Though there are still a lot of bad times ahead of us, I believe that W. is doing his best, that he's the best man for the job (especially now!), and that he'll do the best that he can for this country- regardless of the criticisms of less-informed tongue-wagging detractors...

Nicely said!

I really like Bush's attitude on so many matters!

[Naked Lunch]

Hey, I've read everything by Orson Scott Card, and I dont remember that quote. What's it from?

[SICSEMPERTYRANNUS]

Mr Cards book, "Enders Game" is required reading the Marine Corps Officer Basic Course or TBS(The Basic School) as it is commonly known. Semper Fi Lt H