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What is his net worth? How about " -less"
Or Jacques Sh*t

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I work at a nuke plant. Its got better security than ever, mandated by the NRC in December 2001, finalized here and elsewhere in Feb 2002. Additional background investigations are being conducted, even on personnel and contractors already working here for years.

Like a cop watching TV police show dramas, or a doctor watching ER, I watch public and media comments on nuclear power itself and power plant security with amusement and frustration. Why would someone choose to attack a place with armed guards when major water supplies, main electrical and fuel lines are unprotected in many places. Of course, I am thinking of overall impact to our nation. Other people probably think that nuclear plants are "meltdowns waiting to happen", or "the China Syndrome", but I do not.

Which brings up a pet peeve... Three Mile Island was almost 30 years(?) ago, wasnt it? Regulations have made changes since then that no one ever hears about. But an accident of that magnitude sure hasn't happened again. And if you worked here, you too would know that the chances are infinitestimal (sp). Anyway, I am less likely to get cancer due to radiation exposure from working here than I would be if I moved from Texas to Denver (the mile-high city). And the accident / mortality rate due to working in the nuclear industry is tiny compared to some of the other similar industries. If something did happen, you would hear about it and you would not ever need your Potassium Iodine pills (preventing absorption of airborne radioactive iodine to your thyroid). I might if I worked at the plant with an accident, but you would not. The thought of it all (the "radioactive plume", the evacuation plans, the state agencies' assistance, etc) is bizarre. It is just part of the evidence of the American public's lack of understanding about the nuclear power industry, which is propagated by the media. Its necessary and important to have emergency plans, I understand that. But its simply not the real world. I guess what I mean is that if they are needed, then things will be really bad, because many of the laws of physics will be broken too.

Finally, the idea of terrorists using the suicide bomber technique on a scale smaller than 9/11 is maybe not realistic either. In Israel, they tried to make automatic weapon attacks work, but they could not because so many people in Israel are armed. An armed gunman would be dead sometimes even before he killed any civilians!! So suicide bombers there are for publicity AND efficiency. But in Washington D.C. where you are suspect if you own a gun, and gun control is legislated, it would be more effective to attack and escape, such as the muslim shooters Muhammed & Malvo. I would think the same principle would apply to infrastructure targets of terrorism such as power plants, and so on. "Better to do some damage, escape and do more damage again later, more glory to Allah," they probably think.

And no, I dont think I am giving anyone any ideas. None of this stuff I am saying is new to anyone who is evil enough to contemplate doing such a thing.

Ever heard of TWA 800? Try http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/792307/posts

Also, why was this not charged as a hate crime?

anyone got a transcript of this? I cant figure it out.

Correction: hope that Safran stays safe in the Mid-east when he visits.

Thanks.

Very insightful. I am glad that you will not visit some of the more embattled areas, SWL. I would think that someone might take notice of your questions and target you in particular. Sad, isnt it, how (willfully?) ignorant most of the media and sheeple are when it comes to this subject?

I feel so reassured. In the spirit of smaller government and fewer taxes and traditional values, the Republicans appeal to me. In practice, they are sometimes little different from the Dems

Wow, middle age years must be pretty tough. Three to seven days?!?!?! --Doug, age 38

Rush Limbaugh? Fourth Hour? 24/7 is a website? What is this all about?

Done. Ditto on the watch out for the liberal spam lists.

I know this sounds whiny, but I hope this MF gets everything he deserves. As someone who believed him when he said (right up until 2 months prior to bankruptcy) that BK was not EVER going to be an option, I lost several thousand dollars on GX. This guy Legere, Gary Winnick and his buddy Chinese Billionaire Li Ka-shing (thats the sound made by Gore & Clinton's eyeballs when Li contributed millions of dollars in the 1996 presidential elections) are making a wholesale purchase of Global Crossing. And they are all profiting from it. The company is the best and only global fiber optic network that exists today. It WAS an American company that could easily be considered vital to our national security.

Thanks very much. Printing this out for my son, a junior in High School, a Lt. in the Marine Corps Junior ROTC, a Texas A&M hopeful and (also hopefully), a future Marine Corps Officer.

"...wrong results on an AIDS test."

Bummer for the person who got told they had AIDS, huh? Or maybe the guy who was told he did not have AIDS, then later had it confirmed that he did. Cant help but wonder if this could have been intentional, perhaps to allow AIDS to spread further among the homosexual community?

"...prayed over a malfunctioning machine."

Dont work with computers much, do you, toupsie? hahaha.

I am so sorry! for the multiple posts!

Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety: The Texas Defender.

"Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear

Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish

Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super

Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety: The Texas Defender.

"Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear

Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish

Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super

Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety: The Texas Defender.

"Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear

Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish

Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super

Not sure on the rifle/semi-automatic. But, as for the handgun variety: The Texas Defender.

"Texas Defender" Specifications
Barrel: 3"
Weight: 21 oz.
Length: 5"
Stocks: Custom Laminated Black Ash or Rosewood
Sights: Bladefront, Fixed Rear

Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Automatic Extractor Rebounding Hammer, Retracting Firing Pins, Crossbolt Safety, Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever, (For a tighter barrel/frame fit and easier loading and unloading), Stainless Steel with Blasted Polished and Ground Finish

Calibers:
.45 Colt/.410 Shot Shell
.357 Magnum/.38 Special
.357 Max.
9mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.44 Magnum/.44 Special
.32 H & R Mag.
.40 S & W
.45 LC
450 Bond Super