On Sat, 18 Jan 2003, Lawrence Walker wrote: It was an objection to the fact that there was no content to the original post, simply spew; and not a little because *I* am an "ex-Junkie", and spend a lot of time ignoring just such characterization. Add to that Sellam's consistent slander of Texas and Texans, ever since George Dubbya took office. I despise Bush, but I *am* a native Texan, and am proud of that. Sellam's comments to me, in private email, are even more culturally oriented. <quote> Maybe it's because I've taken shots at Texas because you guys produced the biggest idiot to ever run the country. </quote> It is not the first time on this list, and Texans have not been his only target for cultural slurs and epithets. As this is a decidedly multi-national and multi-cultural forum, it's always surprised me that the list-members in general put up with it. "Sellam Ismail" has a distinctly ethnic ring to it. The phrase "glass houses" comes to mind. Should I put myself on his level, and go there? Of course not! Mr Ismail enjoys a degree of respect on this list that he seems not to extend to anyone else. Further, the attitude about replying in private only is bullshit. "I'm going to insult you in public, but I *insist* that any embarassing consequences be kept private." Not happening. Having said all that, I'm done. I do wish that more of the members who privately indicated agreement would do so on-list. The one's that have, thank you. Doc

Sellam, Thanks for the clarifications. As a conservative Republican who voted for both Bushes, and will vote for this one again, and as a Texan, .... I was wondering about your style of humor. ppppfffffttttttt ..... back at 'ya. : ) And for those of you who can't take that virtual raspberry that I sent - don't even bother trying to change my views. You won't ever succeed. But if you want to argue Commodore vs. Atari - that's a different story. Atari is better. : ) - Matt

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