**Off Topic** Wow, kinda makes me feel a bit better about our land. Thanks Canada!
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**Off Topic** Wow, kinda makes me feel a bit better about our land. Thanks Canada!
Subject: A TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES
I pass this on with Pride!!!
A TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES
This, from a Canadian newspaper, is worth sharing.
America: The Good Neighbor.
Widespread but only partial news coverage was given recently to a
remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a
Canadian television commentator. What follows is the full text of his trenchant
remarks as printed in the Congressional Record:
"This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the
most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the
earth.
"Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted
out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of
dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today
paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States.
"When France was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans
who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on
the streets of Paris. I was there.I saw it.
"When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that
hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were
flattened by tornadoes. Nobody helped.
"The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars
into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing
about the decadent, warmongering Americans.
"I'd like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the
erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplane.Does any
other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet,
the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC10? If so, why don't they fly
them? Why do all International lines except Russia fly American Planes?
Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman
on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios.You
talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. "You talk about
American technocracy, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several
times - and safely home again."
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, and most of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are getting American dollars from ma and pa at home to spend here.
"When the railways of France, Germany and India were breaking down through age, it was the Americans who rebuilt them. When the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central went broke, nobody loaned them an old caboose. Both are still broke.
"I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced to the help of other people in trouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? I don't think there was outside help even during the San Francisco earthquake.
"Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I'm one Canadian who is tired of hearing them get kicked around. They will come out of this thing with their flag high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada is not one of those."
Stand proud, America! Wear it proudly!!
This is one of the best editorials that I have ever read regarding the
United States. It is nice that one man realizes it. I only wish that
the rest of the world would realize it. We are always blamed for
everything, and never even get a thank you for the things we do.
I would hope that each of you would send this to as many people as you
can and emphasize that they should send it to as many of their friends
until
this letter is sent to every person on the web. I am just a single
American that has read this, I SURE HOPE THAT A LOT MORE READ IT SOON.
-- "Ask not what your Country can do for you, ask what you can do for
your
Country." J.F.K.
I pass this on with Pride!!!
A TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES
This, from a Canadian newspaper, is worth sharing.
America: The Good Neighbor.
Widespread but only partial news coverage was given recently to a
remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a
Canadian television commentator. What follows is the full text of his trenchant
remarks as printed in the Congressional Record:
"This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the
most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the
earth.
"Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted
out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of
dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today
paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States.
"When France was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans
who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on
the streets of Paris. I was there.I saw it.
"When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that
hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were
flattened by tornadoes. Nobody helped.
"The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars
into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing
about the decadent, warmongering Americans.
"I'd like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the
erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplane.Does any
other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet,
the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC10? If so, why don't they fly
them? Why do all International lines except Russia fly American Planes?
Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman
on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios.You
talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. "You talk about
American technocracy, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several
times - and safely home again."
You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, and most of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are getting American dollars from ma and pa at home to spend here.
"When the railways of France, Germany and India were breaking down through age, it was the Americans who rebuilt them. When the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central went broke, nobody loaned them an old caboose. Both are still broke.
"I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced to the help of other people in trouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? I don't think there was outside help even during the San Francisco earthquake.
"Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I'm one Canadian who is tired of hearing them get kicked around. They will come out of this thing with their flag high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada is not one of those."
Stand proud, America! Wear it proudly!!
This is one of the best editorials that I have ever read regarding the
United States. It is nice that one man realizes it. I only wish that
the rest of the world would realize it. We are always blamed for
everything, and never even get a thank you for the things we do.
I would hope that each of you would send this to as many people as you
can and emphasize that they should send it to as many of their friends
until
this letter is sent to every person on the web. I am just a single
American that has read this, I SURE HOPE THAT A LOT MORE READ IT SOON.
-- "Ask not what your Country can do for you, ask what you can do for
your
Country." J.F.K.
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From: Gilbert, AZ, USA
Damn straight!
In fact, it's that very unappreciative attitude expressed by countries and individuals that makes me complain about the extent to which I'm overtaxed.
Quit giving my money away to people who don't deserve it and don't appreciate it!
Teach 'em to fish, give 'em a pat on the ***, and push 'em out the door!
In fact, it's that very unappreciative attitude expressed by countries and individuals that makes me complain about the extent to which I'm overtaxed.
Quit giving my money away to people who don't deserve it and don't appreciate it!
Teach 'em to fish, give 'em a pat on the ***, and push 'em out the door!
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From: Milford, Ohio USA
Uhh...
FLAME ON! Who's going to be first?
Anybody?
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Silver Y2K Lightning
Bone Stock w/ Duraliner, Ford Hitch Cover
Best 60-foot: 2.041
Best 1/8: 8.872
Best 1/4: 13.789
Best MPH: 99.67
Silver (matching) Y2K ML320 Benz
Burl (ML430) Shift ****
Best Run: 17.137@80.629 (2.550 60-foot)
1992 Grand Prix SE
Commuter Mule, G-Tech 17.3 @ 81
FLAME ON! Who's going to be first?
Anybody?
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Silver Y2K Lightning
Bone Stock w/ Duraliner, Ford Hitch Cover
Best 60-foot: 2.041
Best 1/8: 8.872
Best 1/4: 13.789
Best MPH: 99.67
Silver (matching) Y2K ML320 Benz
Burl (ML430) Shift ****
Best Run: 17.137@80.629 (2.550 60-foot)
1992 Grand Prix SE
Commuter Mule, G-Tech 17.3 @ 81
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From: Houston, TX
Hey LowRiderHD2000 -
Did you know your location says - From: Calgay?
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Did you know your location says - From: Calgay?
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From: Milford, Ohio USA
'House:
That's more like it! Actually, the only HD Edition driver I've ever met (by accident, let me assure you) was a male stripper on his way to a "gig", all dressed up in the sleeveless tux and bowtie. True story. Perhaps a classic case of "overcompensation".
That's more like it! Actually, the only HD Edition driver I've ever met (by accident, let me assure you) was a male stripper on his way to a "gig", all dressed up in the sleeveless tux and bowtie. True story. Perhaps a classic case of "overcompensation".
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From: Kissimmee Florida
This is from Low Rider's profile:
Interests: Low Riders, Sports and Booze
I wonder if that is in order????
By the way No mention of females!
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Interests: Low Riders, Sports and Booze
I wonder if that is in order????
By the way No mention of females!
[This message has been edited by blue blood (edited 05-03-2001).]
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From: Downriver Area, MI USA
This was written a long time ago, and it still holds true today. Canadian Byron MacGregor turned this piece into a single back in the 60s. It was played here on the hottest stations at that time; WKNR, Detroit, and CKLW, Windsor. Anybody that thinks differently than this piece is jealous, kidding themselves, or just a moron.
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JL Stage 2 Ram Air
Clear tails
Custom mats
ARE LSII
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i always do my best to support our friendly neighbors to the north, by ordering their bacon on my pizza. God, i hope it's not from Calgay, they might be doing weird things with it. anyone know what shape this stuff is before it's sliced ?
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From: I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
Oh, man... Like pitbulls to a porkchop.
Hey, Lowrider:
Check it out.
https://www.f150online.com/cgi-bin/f...-150&number=56
Hey, Lowrider:
Check it out.
https://www.f150online.com/cgi-bin/f...-150&number=56
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From: TAMPA FL
That's what I love about America, we fight among each other over a few votes but say something negative about the good ole' USA and we'll all come together and open up a membership warehouse size can of industrial strength whoop a$$. Kinda like being in the Marines, if anyone disrespected us it would take about .5 seconds before we attacked them but in the meantime we'd just kick the crap out of each other. Ahhh brotherhood.
BTW - Rich, if you post the phrase "What ever you do, DON'T HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON!!!!" your gay.
Adam
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BTW - Rich, if you post the phrase "What ever you do, DON'T HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON!!!!" your gay.
Adam
01 Black Lightning - JDM 'FlipChipenfiltered','Straightpiped', 'splitfired', 'billetted', 'Neoned', and 'Grooved' thanks to Blaupunkt, Alpine, Sony, Clarion, Dynomat, and MTX
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