### Apollo BBS Archive - August 19, 1988

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    Message: 4042
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Question?
    Subject: Chris
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 12:37:51

            Are you showing a prejudice against those of us who want to be
    prejudice and have a segregated GT -- like an over 35 GT, or an all atheist
    GT, or an all Christian GT, or a diaper GT .......?

    Message: 4043
    Author: $ Alan Hamilton
    Category: Believe it or not!
    Subject: Bye bye "Bob"
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 14:15:47

       Bob's Big Boy is changing their name to J.B.'s.  And after they had that
    big promotion about "Save the Big Boy," too.  tm
       Better save your old "Adventures of the Big Boy" comics, kids.  They'll
    be worth quite a bit.

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

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     1:        Bob is a louse.
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    Message: 4045
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
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    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 15:59:41

            Rod,
    You are on the road to recovery ........

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     1:Huh?
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     2:Do you perhaps mean that Rod Bias is now an atheist?  Please explain.
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    Message: 4047
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Answer!
    Subject: Which Rod
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 00:54:51

            Rod Williams,
    You are on the road to recovery .........

    P.S.
            For those who can not read W-i-l-l-i-a-m-s spells out Williams not
    Bias.

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    Message: 4048
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Question?
    Subject: WHAT
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:24:02

            How do you figure that?

    Message: 4049
    Author: $ Peter Petrisko
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: LAST
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:40:17

    Where?
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    Message: 964
    Author: $ Ralph Blehm
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: Rod
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 09:27:14

    Welcome back Rod
             I'll try to describe and explain
         How I see you in words nice and plane
           You'll keep on with words
            And chatter like birds
          Rod, Do you like this refrain?

           Out loud you will tell us your view
         That's something that many won't do
               You're very outspoken
               I'm really not jokin
         Opinions you give, old and new

        Been waiting to say welcome home to Appllo
          To you who decided to roam
            So glad that you're back
             I wont feel your lack
        I greet you by way of this poem

                      The old Fart Ralph

    Message: 965
    Author: $ Ralph Blehm
    Category: Poetry
    Subject: "Annie Fanny"
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 10:11:17

         I'm pleased that I'm able to say
       Some things about you in this way
            You're most independent
           In this you're resplendent
       Annie "Fanny", I have more to convey

      You're unique from the finish to start
         You're a piece of original art
               It really is true

           Threr's no one like you
       And none even like you in part!
    I  am stuck will somebody help me finsh Poem to Annie?

    Message: 966
    Author: $ Travis SYSOP
    Category: Question?
    Subject: ANN/poem
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 12:06:01

            Did you write that poem yourself??? Or did you get the poem from a
    book????

                            TRAVIS
                                    SYSOP

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     1:        Very good Ralph but I liked the one to Ann better.  By the way, what
     2:drugs are you on?
     3:                                        Rod
     4:P.S.  Can I have some?  Share, share.
     5:P.P.S.  I really liked them both, thanks.
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    Message: 968
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: Ralph
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 17:34:46

    Hey Ralphy Baby - enjoyed the poems. You've got talent
    =*--ANNIE THE FANNY--*=

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     1:        Amen to that sister.
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    Message: 970
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 00:59:37

            Rod Bias ....... glad to see you posting in this sig.

    Amen, to you too brother.

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    Message: 969
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Review/Critique
    Subject: last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 21:08:05

            Amen to that sister.

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     1:        I don't believe Rod Bias has been on today.
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    Message: 1849
    Author: $ Zak Woodruff
    Category: Cosmos-Chatter
    Subject: JT
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 04:09:33

    What's the difference between a "geek" and a "fucking geek"?

    Message: 1850
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Answer !
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 12:41:32

            A 'fucking geek' can be a happy geek.

            A plain 'geek' is not much.

            A 'fucked geek' is even less.

    Message: 1851
    Author: $ James Taranto
    Category: Cosmos-Chatter
    Subject: Zak
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 16:24:12

    Stop asking such fucking stupid questions.

    Message: 1852
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Cosmos-Chatter
    Subject: Sandy/the 'F' word
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 17:36:32

    I'm gonna tell Cliff you swore bad! On second thought - I'd better keep my
    mouth shut because he'll think it's part of my corruptive influence. Ta ta.
    =*--ANN--*=

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     1:        I have in my buffer, Sandy saying the F-word and if she ever decides
     2:to run for public office, well, too bad.
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    Message: 1854
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Up Yours
    Subject: JT
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:09:51

            There you go again ........

    Now you claim not only can a question be stupid, but that it can fuck as
    well?
    First it was shit fucking ...... now this.

    Message: 1855
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Re-BuTTal
    Subject: Rod
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:10:31

            Fuck off.

    (this remark was made off the record)

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     1:        Off the record, I got that, I agree.  Fuck a Duck, Screw a Pidgeon,
     2:Go to Hell and Get Religion.
     3:
     4:* * *  SAVE A TREE, EAT A BEAVER  * * *
     5:end

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    Message: 53765
    Author: $ James Hawley
    Category: Answer!
    Subject: Dean/Cliff/$$$
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 01:59:32

    Well since you guys are so confident I think you should give me 2 to 1 odds.

    But I will accept both of your bets.

    Message: 53766
    Author: $ Zak Woodruff
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: goodbye
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 04:07:31

    As of Saturday morning, I am on my way to Tucson to continue my education at
    the U of A.

    Message: 53767
    Author: $ Nick Ianuzzi
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Paul
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 04:34:39

    Interesting that you should so easily fluff off the issue of abortion --
    rationalizing that you'll never need one. I don't guees you'll ever need the
    services of a homosexual either, yet you've sure had some strong words for
    them in the past.

    Message: 53768
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Cliff/speech
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 05:34:53

    I listened to Bush's speech last night and will admit it was an excellent
    one and he does have more charisma and confidence than I expected. The
    people seemed to be impressed and it was obviously what they wanted to hear
    from the candidate of their choice but may I point out some of the issues?
    Re: abortion - he claims the republicans are against it and the democrates
    are for it! Not so! They have nothing to do with it - the people vote on
    that and that's what they want! Same with prayer in school! The same with
    gun laws. If Dukakis was in there - regardless of his personal belief's - we
    would still have the right to have them because that's what the people want.
    Ditto the lax laws regarding letting criminals out too soon or at all. The
    people and only the people could do something about that! Taxes? Ha - that's
    a joke! No matter who gets in office - the taxes will be raised whether the
    president wants it or not. We are not voting for these things - but for a
    man that has the same opinion that you have and can only hope he will help
    to change at least some of them! Reagan did some good things - but hardly
    what his campain speech promised and it will be the same with the next
    president! As you no doubt know - I am for abortion - letting individuals
    decide and I am not for prayer in school! If any one wants to say a quiet
    prayer before school starts - fine, but why does that have to be a major
    issue? What has praying have to do with going to school? (except perhaps
    praying you pass you finals? Ha.) The majority of the people do not want it
    or we would have it! =*--ANN--*=

    Message: 53769
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Politics
    Subject: More on Bush
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 05:46:48

    I do not like the smear campain the rep. are starting here. That comic book
    was tasteless. With someone like Jerry Faldwell behind them - that's scarey
    enough to make people vote democratic! It seems the underlying message of
    the Rep. is that they are good and Dem. are evil. If Bush managed to keep
    all his campain promises - this country would be set back 20 years! He is
    running on a platform that is 'old and tired'! Whether we like it or not -
    this is a new generation with different ideals than even our parents. Times
    have changed! Good or bad - that is a fact! He sounds like he is trying to
    press his moral values on everyone. I always suspect anyone that does that.
    At least Dukakis comes across as being a little bit human. Bush makes
    himself sound like an angel! =*--ANN--*=

    Message: 53770
    Author: $ Paul Savage
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Cliff
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 06:33:13

    The hectic schedule of the "liesurely retired class" does not allow me the
    luxury of spending hours sitting in front of my TV for anything as mundane
    and boring as political conventions, especially when the outcome of both was
    foreordained, so the answer to your question is no, I did not watch either
    circus in it's entirety.
     As to your statement, or inference, born out of the depth of your
    ignorance, please be informed that I have NEVER, since the first year I
    became eligible to vote, voted a "straight" ticket. Also, your
    generalization that "if you are for the Democrats, you are for baby killing"
    is ludicrous, uncalled for and unconscionable. (You'll probably have to look
    that one up in your dictionary, or ask your darling wife what it means.)
     I stated in my last message that I was against abortion on demand, but one
    cannot find an ideal ticket, platform or party, so must, at least at this
    time in history, accept the offering of what could be considered the lesser
    of two evils. I just don't happen to think that middle America can stand 4
    more years of Reaganomics, or of his clone. Quayle may be, for all intents
    and purposes, a fine young man, but I hardly think that he has shown the
    qualifications for the power he seeks. Bush, in spite of all he is doing to
    quash the  image, is still a wimp, with an almost total lack of charisma or
    personality. In the most powerful office of the land, good intentions are
    hardly enough. At this point in time, after 8 years of Reagan's lies and
    faux pas, there is noone who can say that the tax rate will not rise, so
    whoever makes it in Nov. is going to shoulder the blame. If the Dems get in,
    it will just be more equally divided, with the rich paying their share.

    Message: 53771
    Author: $ Paul Savage
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Nick
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 06:43:55

    Nick, I have never "fluffed off" my opinions on abortion, or anything else,
    as you well know. I am, and always have been, against abortion on
    demand. Which political party endorses or condemns it has little or nothing
    to do with my opinions. My leaning toward the Democrats is based on a lesser
    of two evils foundation, because, frankly, I am not impressed with either
    bunch. Or with any of their candidates. I'm, just sick of Reagan's attacks
    on the working people of America for the benefit of the ruling upper class.
    With all their faults, it's time for a change.

    Message: 53772
    Author: $ Gary Jones
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Bush/Quayle
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 07:03:23

    You guys that think Bush is going to win this election had better look
    again.  Bush has made the major political blunder that D'KaKa has been
    waiting for.  Nominating a baby boomer who isn't old enough to become
    president if required, and then watch what the media is going to do to Baby
    Dan's war record!

    The same folks who brought us the anti war demonstrations to keep their
    own bods out of Vietnam are going to flay Quayle for doing the same thing
    they did, to try to stay out of Vietnam.

    Politics!

    What a turn-off.........
                                                     Gary

    Message: 53773
    Author: $ Ralph Blehm
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Cliff
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 09:43:08

    Cliff would you be willing to surport all the unwanted childern that
    are born? Someone has to care for them, as the parents won't.
    That is why welfare rolls are so full, the unwanted grow up to be unwanted
    and have more unwanted childern.

    There are not enough goodharted people to care for the thousands
    of unwanted.  If you care why not take me in for I am a unwanted one.

    Message: 53774
    Author: $ Apollo SYSOP
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Paul/
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 11:06:41

            How OLD was John F. Kennedy?   Wasn't he only 40?...
            Paul, you are the one that is dense, and you had better get your
    dear wife to explain that to you!  How dare you critisize the parties and in
    the same breath say "you don't have the TIME to pay attention to the plat
    forms"... It's people like you who sell our country down the river looking
    for handouts. "Something for Nothing" is your battle cry and according o
    you,that over rides Pro-Abortion, Gun Control, and high taxes for the people
    that try and get ahead by WORKING hard.
            What LIES has Reagan said....  Tell us, and post the proof that you
    have for this!!!  We will listen.
            Ann, the President can't prevent or cause things to happen without
    the SUPPORT of Congress... He can Veto things that don't fit his
    political view.  It does make a differance Ann, a big differance.
            And Paul, Your Party is afraid to say the "G-WORD".... At least
    Republicans are not afraid to speak of GOD... You have a wonderfull party,
    it STINKS, and has no MORAL values.

            Paul, to calm this down, what is your favorite PLANK in the
    Democratic party... then explain why you like it?    I will even admit they
    have some good intentions that may even work.  However the MAJORITY of what
    they stand for will put us back 20 years....

            Question for Ann, How could you have watched Bush's speech? Sandy
    was there for most of it.  I watched from beginning to end however.

    Message: 53775
    Author: $ Apollo SYSOP
    Category: The SYSOP Speaks
    Subject: Read-Me-Please
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 13:38:14

         Sandy and others have told me I am very OPINIONATED....... maybe so.

    To some it looks like I take this political thing too damn serious.  Yes, it
    is important, but understand this... I am friends with you all, regardless
    of your political philosophy or religious beliefs, but debate is all part
    of the fun.  And if more people would take an active part in their countries
    politics, we would not have the troubles we are in, nor would we have as
    many whimps running....  As Ann said, it takes PEOPLE to do anything.  So,
    where are they?  Get involved!  Do not back off because you don't like the
    people running.

         Now get out there and champion your man or issue, and have some fun
    doing it!

         Be Cool...........  Cliff

    Message: 53776
    Author: $ Alan Hamilton
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Reagan's lies
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 14:13:28

      How about "We will never deal with terrorists!"?  Somehow, Oliver North
    (who Reagan has called "an American hero") never heard that speech.

      I wonder if the Republicans are getting into a situation similar to what
    the Democrats were in in 1984.  Although the Mondale/Ferraro ticket pleased
    many powerful and vocal segments of the party, they were unacceptable to the
    more moderate Democrats, who went for Reagan.
      Now, the Republicans have come up with Bush/Quayle, which pleases the more
    conservative segments of that party, but I wonder how they'll play with the
    moderate Republicans and Democrats.
      The problem with the moderates is that they don't protest and picket and
    write angry letters to their representatives, but many of them do vote.
    Under this situation, they are often ignored during the campaign.  But if
    they are ignored, they may vote for the other candidate.
      I have heard that many of the conservatives are upset with Quayle's
    valiant defense of Indiana from the Red Menace back in the late '60s.   I'm
    not quite sure what to make of it myself, but I do know that Quayle had
    better not try to gloss over it, for if he tries, the press will eat him
    alive.

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    Message: 53777
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: News Today
    Subject: IMPORTANT - READ
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 15:47:04

                  This is a story about * POWER * days.  The first power day was
    obviously 1/1/1 and could really be felt at 1:1:1 O'clock.  Before the
    advent of recorded time, all days just ran together, same o, same o.

          The very first year was really 'bonus city' because just ten
    short days later, came 1/11/1, again at precisely 1:11:1 it could
    really be felt, needless to say.

          Again in the eleventh month, the first day, we had ll/l/1 and to
    surprise all, ten days after 11/11/1, incomprehensible, dudes.
    Needless to say, that first year was heavy duty.  A minor power day in
    that first year would have to also include 3/2/1 but wouldn't be near
    as strong as 1/2/3, taking place in our third year of recorded time.

          Our second year brought us 2/2/2 and again 2/22/2 with the minor
    being 4/3/2.  Only two major power days and one minor in the entire
    year, compared to four major and one minor in the previous year.
    Needless to say, grapes that were harvested for wine didn't turn out
    quite as good in the year two so avoid that year if possible.
    (cont.)

    Message: 53778
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: In search of
    Subject: Power days
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 15:49:42

          Our next year brings us 3/3/3 which is pretty good because now
    we are dealing with some heavier numbers here.  Of course, as
    mentioned earlier, 1/2/3 is the minor.  People didn't much pay
    attention to 5/4/3 because nothing happened on that day.  Score:  Four
    major power days in the first year, two in the second and only one in
    the third.  See what is happening here, why things seem to be going
    down hill?  The power days are spreading further and further as our
    numbers are getting larger, they are coming less often.

          RECOMMENDATION:  We should start time over again, giving us all
    those needed power days and in that way, win a lot of money playing
    the Arizona Lottery.
            * - *  See You Around The Universe * - *       Rod

    P.S.  Now we are discussing somehthing important for a change.

                 * * * *    VOTE  FULANI    * * * *

            What this nation needs is a black woman for President.

    Message: 53779
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Cliff/hearing speech
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 17:31:13

    I heard the last half - about an hour and 20 minutes of it! Dukakis was
    better in my opinion. At least half  of what Bush said, I didn't
    believe - the other half I don't agree with nor want changed. Got a question
    for you - the Republicans have been in office for eight (8) years - how come
    abortion is still legal if they are so against it? How come the cost of
    living still goes up each year and has for the last eight? And why on earth
    do you think the Democrats are so evil? Isn't that over reacting?
    Personally, who ever does get into office - I want to be able to respect the
    president no matter what party he belongs to. Don't you feel that way also?
    If either party keeps half their campaign promises, this will be a better
    country if you think about it. Unfortunately, it usually doesn't happen. See
    you. =*--ANN--*=

    Message: 53780
    Author: $ David Burkhart
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 19:39:57

    There's a few silly points in both this and your last message.  You said the
    people decided against prayer in school and for abortion.  That's not the
    case -- the Supreme Court decided.  I believe the people should decide, and
    many Republicans agree (a few, however, want the Supreme Court to decide
    their way -- and that's as silly as the liberal activism).
    That also explains why Roe v. Wade still stands.  Reagan could only appoint
    justices when one resigned or died, and as Bork demonstrated, sometime had
    difficulty even then.
    Why does the cost of living keep going up?  Because we haven't completely
    wrung inflation out of the economy.  But the rise is trivial in comparison
    to the double-digit inflation and 20% prime rate of the Carter years.
    The Democrats approach to economics simply doesn't work.  I believe they are
    sincere, but their Keynesian policies invariably bring economic violence,
    and that always hits those who can least bear it -- poor, minorities,
    struggling families -- the hardest.  Good intentions don't bring a good
    economy; sound policies do.  Michael Dukakis doesn't not offer any.
    Vote Libertarian if you like.  But be very aware that the Democratic party
    is against the vast majority of libertarian principles.  The Republican
    party's disagreements exist, but they are much less important.

    Message: 53781
    Author: $ David Burkhart
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Quayle
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 19:47:01

    Gary, John Kennedy was 43 and had less experience in Congress than Dan
    Quayle does.  Quayle is certainly fit to step in the Presidency should
    anything happen, and his fitness will increase the longer he is able to
    observe President Bush's actions.
    As for the National Guard issue: first, Quayle needs to bring to light any
    information he has concerning preferential treatment.  So far, however,
    there is not a shred of evidence that he was pushed ahead of anyone to get
    into the Guard.  Then he should say that in 1969, Vietnam was a brutal war,
    already so thoroughly bungled that hardly anyone was speaking of winning it,
    and most were talking about just getting out without a major loss of
    prestige and lives of South Vietnamese.  To serve in Vietnam in 1969 was to
    serve in a futile act to "get out with honor."  President Nixon was already
    beginning to pull out troops.  Quayle should say that he did not want to go,
    and at that age, he would do anything he could to avoid going to Vietnam
    -- short of dodging the draft.  He did not go to Canada, nor (as McCain
    pointed out) find a doctor to declare him unfit, nor join the Peace Corp (as
    Bruce Babbitt did).  He was willing to go, but wanted to do all he could to
    avoid it while still serving his country
    There is no shame in what Quayle did.  The shame is in how he is handling
    it, and that needs to change.

    Message: 53782
    Author: $ Apollo SYSOP
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Ann/David/Paul
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 21:00:48

            I do not think the Democrats are "The Evil Empire".. I just get
    carried away, cheering my team!  (joke)  I NEVER agreed with ALL of Mr
    Reagans policies, nor did I disagree with all John Kennedy's policies!
    Do you guys remember the "Bay of Pigs"....  I was working at Ralph B.
    Simon's Assc. when it came over the radio.  I recall the military people
    cheering (at that time it had not failed yet).  Sure was quiet the next day
    at work...
            David answered Ann's questions quite well indeed....

            All I can add is that I am a REPUBLICAN and I am not ashamed that my
    party is not afraid to speak of God and pleadge allegance to our Flag. I am
    pleased they feel the same way about Abortion as I do ...  These issues may
    not interest you, and that is your right.  I also do not believe the answer
    to all social problems is $MONEY$.  I feel MOST rich people pay thier fair
    share and more....

            Alan, Mr Reagan was found innocent of what you charge... you just
    speculate as to what you want to believe.

            Ann, I will be loyal to whom ever wins as President.  Unlike some
    people, I respect the office and uniform.  I was brought up in a military
    family.  But I will still vote for whom I want as Commander and Chief.

    *=* the 'Mighty' Apollo SYSOP *=**=* the 'Mighty' Apollo SYSOP *=*

    Message: 53783
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: News Today
    Subject: Solution
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 21:10:53

          Thinking people everywhere are aware this world will end in the
    year 1999.  I have given this problem a lot of thought over my life
    time and have come to the following solution.
          Renumber, yes, that's it, renumber our current date system thus
    delaying this dreaded end of the world spectacular.  This method would
    also delay the Greenhouse effect that is upon us.  By the year 2025
    this planet will be uncomfortably hot, the water from the newly melted
    ice will claim the lowlands and boat sales will be up.  Invest in
    boats.   Renumbering can delay  all future predictions indefinitely.
          This here message is my humble contribution to the world.
                            A thinking man's thinker,
                                  Rod

    Message: 53784
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Bulletins
    Subject: War
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 21:11:37

          If it was not for war, our current technology would be no where
    near what it is today.  For instance, we may not have the common place
    television or even the telephone, man would not have made a moon
    landing as of this date.
          War is good, it creates jobs of many descriptions.  Look at our
    current technology in body bags, brushed aluminum caskets, state of the
    art bombs and chemical weaponry.
          Whoever said, "War Is Not Healthy For Children And Other Living
    Things", should think again, because without it, our medical procedures
    would be no where near advanced as they now are.  Thank God for war, I
    guess He knows what He is doing after all, that is why we have so many
    of them.  Enjoy war and all of its benefits and bask in the glory
    thereof, amen.
                            War for Peace,
                                  Rod

    Message: 53785
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: War!
    Subject: Rod
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:15:29

            Your number is up ......

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    Message: 53787
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Vote
    Subject: POLITRICKS
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:30:22

                  Just once, I'd like to hear a candidate say, "My opponent is a
    swell person, I just think I have a better team."
          "Yes, I avoided the military, as I would all brutality.  Who in
    their right mind wants to slaughter or be slaughtered?  There are
    certainly better ways to solve problems than with voilence, besides we
    need our youth here at home in order to build a great nation".
          "Sure I tried pot and it wasn't half bad."
          "I've had more than one bed partner in my life and I'm proud of
    it."

          I think all candidates should be given a lie detector test, just
    as potential Circle K employees are given.  It should be done on live
    television.  It is called, "Know Your Candidate".

          My wife, Jasmine, does not like either the Democrat or
    Republican candidate.  She says, "They are always putting each other
    down".  Oh well, I guess it takes character not to slander or verbally
    abuse others.  This country was founded, in part, on a little mud
    slinging, so why change now.  Sort of like the wrestling matches on
    tv, I suspose.

            * - *  See You Around The Universe * - *       Rod

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    Message: 1498
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Answer!
    Subject: Sandy/last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 05:58:40

    I'm all for the different sigs. - different stories. But I really don't see
    what is wrong with a political type story here? Cliff - it would be fun to
    do so - we could all incorporate our political stands into the story - of
    course, using the members of Apollo as the main characters. No blood & guts
    or sex! The candidates would supply us with endless topics to choose from
    almost daily. Comment? =*--ANN--*=
    P.S. Of course, it will just be my luck that every member here is a
    Republican! hahahaha

    Message: 1499
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 12:51:48

            Yea, but writing about politics brings out such items as graft,
    corruption, deception, briberies, backstabbing, falsehoods, lying,
    brutality, and stepping on toes (to name a few).

            Don't you think it would be hard to write a 'nice' story about such
    a 'soiled' subject?

    Message: 1500
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Answer!
    Subject: Sandy/last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 17:37:44

    Yeah - I see your point there kiddo. Better we stick to sleeze and blood and
    guts than that! =*--ANN--*=

    Message: 1501
    Author: $ David Burkhart
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 19:52:49

    You should be a Republican too.  The only hope libertarian principles have
    are to become further incorporated into Republican stands.

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    Message: 121
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Mighty SYSOPs
    Subject: Bush
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 15:56:17

            A Bush in the hand that is smoked will draw the wrath of SMOKEY.

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     1:        I'll smoke to that!

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    Message: 118
    Author: $ Zak Woodruff
    Category: Zak Drools
    Subject: president
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 03:52:43

    A Bush in the hand is worth two kicks in the head.

    Message: 119
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Mighty SYSOPs
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 12:52:46

            A Bush in the hand should be put down before the Park Rangers see
    you.

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     1:        A Bush in the hand should be put to the lips and smoked, especially
     2:if it's the right stuff.
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    Message: 123
    Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
    Category: Mighty SYSOPs
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:18:12

    "GR-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-R!"

    a direct quote from SMOKEY himself

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    Subject:this SIG

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     1:        I am proud to be a member of the WAY BELOW NORMAL SIG, it makes my
     2:heart proud.  I don't know what I did to earn $tatus here but it must have
     3:been something special.  I see a lot of my friends names here, gee and I
     4:thought they were kinda stupid.  So, I don't get it, why are they here with
     5:me if they are so lacking?  Must be a mistake.
     6:                                Rod
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    Message: 1542
    Author: $ Zak Woodruff
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 03:45:18

    Thanks for the anatomy lesson.

    Message: 1543
    Author: $ Zak Woodruff
    Category: Chit-Chat
    Subject: #u(king insects
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 03:49:42

    I wouldn't be here 'cept I was woken up by crickets all over my face.  My
    room has an adobe brick wall with several holes which allow for entry.  Even
    if the house were sprayed, which it is not, I'm still suceptible to attack
    by all sorts of desert demons.  About a month ago I knocked what I thought
    to be a cockroach off of my leg.  It was a scorpion.  Damn bugs.

    Maybe I'll go sleep in the living room.  Not much chirping coming from that
    vicinity.

    Message: 1544
    Author: $ Apollo SYSOP
    Category: the SYSOP Speaks
    Subject: Last
    Date: 08/19/88  Time: 09:08:32

            This SIG is NOT the COS SIG.... there will be no HARD CORE cussing
    on the LATe Night SIG since this is open to ALL $tatus users...

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    Message: 1546
    Author: $ Peter Petrisko
    Category: Question?
    Subject: CLIFF
    Date: 08/20/88  Time: 01:45:48

    Could you possibly list the "hardcore" cuss words we aren't suppose to use,
    lest one of us should fuck up.